Data Deletion Policy

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Riva does NOT store any user data on external servers.
All data is stored locally on your device only. Since we don't collect or store your data remotely, there's nothing for us to delete on our end.

1. How to Delete Your Data

Option A: Delete All Data (Keep App Installed)

Open Riva app
Go to Settings
Scroll to Data Management section
Tap "Clear All Data"
Confirm deletion

What gets deleted:

All period entries
All cycle history
All user preferences
Notification settings
Any exported files (from app storage)

Data is deleted immediately and permanently.

Option B: Uninstall the App (Complete Removal)

Go to your phone's Settings
Select Apps or Application Manager
Find Riva
Tap Uninstall
Confirm deletion

What gets deleted:

The Riva application
All period data and cycle history
All preferences and settings
All local database files
All app cache and temporary files

Data is deleted immediately when you uninstall.

Note: This action cannot be undone. Export your data before uninstalling if you want to keep it!

Option C: Export Before Deleting (Recommended)

If you want to keep a copy of your data before deletion:

Open Riva app
Go to Settings
Tap "Export Data"
Choose location to save CSV file
Then follow Option A or B above

Format: CSV (Comma-Separated Values) — can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or any text editor.

2. What Happens When Data Is Deleted

Immediate Actions

All SQLite database tables are cleared
Shared preferences are reset
Local files are removed
App cache is cleared
Scheduled notifications are cancelled

Permanent Deletion

Data deletion is permanent and irreversible
Once deleted, data cannot be recovered
There are no backups (unless you exported data)
We have no way to restore your data

What We Don't Do

We don't store your data on servers to delete
We don't need to process deletion requests
We don't keep archives or backups of your data
We don't have access to your device data

3. Deletion Timeline

Action	Time to Delete	Reversible?
Clear All Data (in-app)	Immediate	No
Uninstall App	Immediate	No
Delete exported CSV	Depends on device	May be in trash

4. Third-Party Services (If Enabled)

Riva currently operates 100% offline with no third-party integrations.

If you enable optional cloud features in future versions:

Google Sign-In

Signing out removes local synced data
Google account info is not stored by Riva
Manage Google data at: myaccount.google.com

Firebase (Optional Cloud Backup)

Cloud data can be deleted from Settings
Request deletion via: rivatheflow@gmail.com
Firebase data deletion: 30 days maximum

These features are opt-in only and disabled by default.

5. Request Data Deletion (For Compliance)

For Users Without Cloud Features

Since data is stored locally only:

Delete data using in-app options (see Section 1)
Uninstall the App
No need to contact us (we don't have your data)

For Users With Cloud Features (Future)

If you enable cloud features and want to delete cloud data:

Email: rivatheflow@gmail.com
Subject: Data Deletion Request — Riva
Response Time: 7 business days
Deletion Timeline: Within 30 days of request

6. Verification of Deletion

To verify local data is deleted:

Clear all data from Settings
Close and reopen the App
Check that no cycle data appears
Verify calendar is empty

7. Data We Don't Have Access To

Even if you contact us, we cannot delete:

Data on your device (you must delete it yourself)
Exported CSV files (delete from your storage)
Screenshots you've taken
Backups on your Google Drive or computer
Data shared with other apps

You have full control over this data.

8. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

GDPR — Right to Erasure (EU Users)

Data is already local-only (you control it)
Delete using in-app options
No need to request deletion from us

CCPA — Right to Delete (California Users)

No personal information is collected
All data is local to your device
You can delete anytime using app settings

9. Children's Data

For users under 13:

Parents/guardians can delete data
Follow same deletion process
No special process required (data is local only)

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does deletion take? Immediate for local data. 30 days maximum for cloud data (if enabled).

Q: Can I recover deleted data? No, deletion is permanent. Export data before deleting if you want to keep it.

Q: Do you keep backups? No, we don't store your data on servers.

Q: Does uninstalling delete my data? Yes, uninstalling removes all app data from your device.

Q: Can I delete only some data? You can manually delete individual periods from the calendar. "Clear All Data" removes everything.

Q: How do I export before deleting? Settings → Export Data → Save CSV → Then delete.

11. Contact Us

For data deletion questions or requests:

Email: rivatheflow@gmail.com
GitHub: github.com/anantsarin/women_app

We aim to respond within 7 business days.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Data Deletion Policy to reflect new features, comply with new regulations, or clarify processes. Changes will be indicated by the "Last updated" date.

Summary — In Plain English

All your data is on your device only — we don't have access to it
Use "Clear All Data" in Settings to delete instantly
Or uninstall the app to remove everything
Export your data first if you want to keep it
Deletion is permanent — no backups or recovery
No need to contact us (we don't store your data)

Your data. Your control. Always.

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Version 1.0.0 · Last updated: February 15, 2026