Setting Up Privacy Features
Add extra protection to keep your health data private, even on shared devices.
Why Additional Protection?
Your data is already encrypted on your device. These settings add another layer - preventing someone who picks up your phone from opening the app.
Enable App Lock
Require authentication to open Lova:
- 1. Go to Settings → Security
- 2. Toggle App Lock on
- 3. Choose your preferred method
Authentication Options
Biometric
Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint
PIN
4-6 digit code
Pattern
Draw pattern (Android only)
Use Biometrics
Biometric unlock is most convenient - you likely already unlock your phone this way.
Set Auto-Lock Timeout
Automatically lock Lova after inactivity:
- 1. Go to Settings → Security → Auto-Lock
- 2. Choose your preferred timeout
Immediately
Lock as soon as app is backgrounded
1 minute
Short delay for quick returns
5 minutes
Balanced security and convenience
15 minutes
Longer sessions before re-authentication
Hide App Preview
Prevent app preview from showing in recent apps/app switcher:
- 1. Go to Settings → Security
- 2. Enable Hide Preview
With this on, Lova shows a blank screen in the app switcher instead of your actual data.
Lock Individual Entries
For extra-sensitive notes:
- 1. When viewing an entry, tap the lock icon
- 2. That entry requires authentication to view, even when app is unlocked
Already Protected By Default
Even without these settings, your data is:
App Lock adds protection against physical access to your unlocked phone.
Remember Your PIN
If you forget your app PIN and can't use biometrics, you may need to reinstall the app. We cannot reset your PIN because we don't store it.