Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 3, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At GambleGuard, your privacy and anonymity are our top priorities. We understand the sensitive nature of gambling recovery and have designed our platform with privacy at its core. This policy covers the GambleGuard website (gambleguard.net), Chrome Extension, and Commitment Vault.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address. Passwords are never stored in plain text.

Recovery Data

We store your streak data, journal entries, achievements, and calming session logs. This data is linked to your account and never shared with third parties.

AI Interactions

Conversations with Streak AI are processed through Azure OpenAI (primary) and Google Gemini (fallback). We use your journal entries and blocked site data to provide personalized support through our RAG system. Conversations are stored in your session and can be cleared at any time.

Extension Data

When using the Chrome Extension, we record only blocked gambling site attempts — never your general browsing history. This data syncs to your account to provide personalized AI support and track recovery progress.

Commitment Vault Data

Vault transactions occur on the Base blockchain and are publicly visible (as with all blockchain transactions). We do NOT have access to your wallet, private keys, or deposited funds. Your wallet address may be stored locally to display your vault status.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide personalized recovery tracking and AI-powered support
  • To sync blocked site data between extension and web app
  • To calculate and display your gambling-free streak
  • To power Streak AI with relevant context (RAG system)
  • To send important service updates (if opted in)
  • To maintain the security and integrity of our platform

AI Training & Data Sources

Streak AI is powered by a custom-trained model built on Azure OpenAI with Google Gemini as fallback. The AI has been trained and fine-tuned on:

  • Peer-reviewed research on gambling addiction and recovery
  • Mental health resources and therapeutic best practices
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for addiction
  • Motivational interviewing frameworks
  • Resources from organizations like NCPG, GamCare, and Gamblers Anonymous

Your personal data is NOT used to train AI models. Your journal entries and conversations are only used in real-time to provide personalized responses, not for model training.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase with industry-standard encryption. We use Firestore Security Rules to ensure you can only access your own data. Journal entries and AI conversations are encrypted at rest.

Chrome Extension Privacy

The GambleGuard Chrome Extension processes gambling site detection locally on your device. We do NOT track, store, or transmit your general browsing history.

What we collect: Only the domain names of blocked gambling sites and timestamps.

What we DON'T collect: Your browsing history, visited pages (except blocked gambling sites), form data, passwords, or any other personal information from web pages.

Built-in whitelist: We maintain a list of 50+ recovery resources, gambling help organizations, and our own domains that are NEVER blocked or synced. This includes sites like GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous, NCPG, and gambleguard.net itself.

Commitment Vault & Blockchain

The Commitment Vault uses smart contracts on the Base blockchain (Ethereum Layer 2). Important privacy considerations:

  • Public transactions: All blockchain transactions are publicly visible by design. Your wallet address and deposit amounts are visible on BaseScan.
  • Pseudonymity: Your wallet address is not directly linked to your identity unless you choose to connect it to your GambleGuard account.
  • Self-custody: We NEVER have access to your private keys, seed phrase, or deposited funds.
  • No recovery: If you lose your wallet access, we cannot recover your funds.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Your recovery journey is yours alone. The only exceptions are:

  • AI providers (Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini) — for processing your conversations only
  • Firebase — for secure data storage
  • Law enforcement — only with a valid court order

Your Rights

  • Access your data at any time through your dashboard
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Export your data (contact support)
  • Clear conversation history at any time
  • Opt out of any optional data collection

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:streaksafe@gmail.com