Support Resources – Bantay Pusta Journey

Support Resources - Bantay Pusta Journey

Overview

What Bantay Pusta does while active

What Bantay Pusta App Does While Active

When Bantay Pusta is active, it quietly works in the background to protect you from gambling triggers while supporting your recovery journey every day. Its goal is not just to block gambling, but to help you build awareness, structure, and hope as you take steps toward freedom.

Below is what you can expect while the app is running on your device.

Actively Blocks Gambling Access

Bantay Pusta continuously prevents access to online gambling websites and gambling related apps.

Known betting and casino websites are automatically blocked
Gambling apps and risky browsers are restricted
Attempts to access blocked content are stopped instantly

This protection remains active 24/7, even when you are not opening the app, helping reduce impulsive decisions and moments of vulnerability.

Prevents Easy Workarounds

To support recovery during critical moments, Bantay Pusta includes tamper resistant protection.

The app cannot be easily uninstalled during a lock period
Blocking settings cannot be casually turned off
This creates a pause between urge and action, often enough to regain control

These safeguards are designed to support you, not punish you.

Tracks Your Recovery Progress

While active, Bantay Pusta keeps track of your journey and progress.

Clean Time Counter shows how long you have stayed gambling free
Step progress through the 12 Recovery Steps and 12 Unity Steps
Daily activity reminders help keep you consistent

Seeing progress, even small wins, can be a powerful motivator.

Delivers Daily Recovery Support

Bantay Pusta provides ongoing emotional and mental support through:

Daily reflections delivered via notifications
Optional journaling and gratitude entries
Audio and text content in English and Tagalog

These tools are meant to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose, especially during difficult moments.

Keeps Help Within Reach

Support is always close when Bantay Pusta is active.

Tap to call crisis hotlines for immediate help
Access to Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meeting information, both online and in person
Help resources are available even if you are feeling overwhelmed

You are never meant to face recovery alone.

Respects Your Privacy

Bantay Pusta is designed with privacy and trust in mind.

You may use the app anonymously
Personal notes and journals are protected
No unnecessary data is shared

Your recovery is personal, and the app respects that.

Works Quietly, Supports Gently

Most importantly, Bantay Pusta works silently in the background.

No constant pop ups
No shaming messages
No pressure

It stays active so you can focus on living, healing, and rebuilding, one day at a time.

In Simple Terms

When Bantay Pusta is active:

Gambling access is blocked
Recovery tools stay available
Progress is tracked
Help is always accessible

It is not just an app. It is a daily companion for recovery.

What users can and cannot change

What You Can Change

These settings and features are designed to be user controlled, so you can personalize your experience and feel comfortable using the app daily.

Personal and App Preferences

You can adjust settings that affect how the app feels and communicates with you, including:

Language selection between English and Tagalog
Notification preferences for reflections and reminders
Home dashboard layout and visible widgets
Accessibility options such as font size and audio playback

These changes let you make the app fit your routine without affecting protection.

Recovery Content and Tools

You are always in control of how you engage with recovery resources:

Progress through the 12 Recovery Steps and 12 Unity Steps at your own pace
Optional use of journaling, gratitude lists, or mood tracking
Playback of audio reflections or reading text versions
Viewing your clean time and personal progress insights

You choose how deep and how often you engage.

Notification Behavior

You can decide how Bantay Pusta reminds and supports you:

Turn daily reflection notifications on or off
Adjust reminder timing when available
Silence non critical alerts if you need quiet time

Support should be present, not overwhelming.

What You Cannot Change

Some parts of Bantay Pusta are intentionally restricted to preserve their effectiveness, especially during moments of craving or emotional distress.

Gambling Blocking Protection

While protection is active:

Gambling websites and services cannot be individually unblocked
Gambling related apps cannot be whitelisted
Blocking rules cannot be edited on demand

This ensures consistent protection even during impulsive moments.

Uninstall and Tamper Protection

To prevent quick decisions that may lead to relapse:

The app cannot be easily uninstalled during a lock period
Protection cannot be instantly turned off
Core safety features remain active even if the app is not opened

These limits are in place to create distance between urge and action.

Clean Time Integrity

Your clean time counter is intentionally protected:

Clean time cannot be manually edited or reset without confirmation flow
Progress is based on app usage and protection status
This preserves honesty and meaning in recovery milestones

The goal is progress you can truly trust.

Why Some Limits Exist

Bantay Pusta is built on one core idea. Recovery sometimes requires protection beyond willpower.

The limits you cannot change:

Reduce impulsive behavior
Support long term commitment
Protect you during moments when motivation feels low

These boundaries are part of how the app supports you, not a lack of trust.

In Simple Terms

You can:

Customize how the app looks and feels
Choose how you use recovery tools
Control notifications and content engagement

You cannot:

Turn off gambling protection on impulse
Bypass blocking rules
Easily uninstall during active protection

Together, these choices and limits help Bantay Pusta stay focused on one goal. Helping you stay gambling free, one day at a time.

Setting expectations for protection behavior

Setting Expectations for Protection Behavior

Bantay Pusta is designed to do more than block gambling sites. It is built to protect you during moments when self control may be hardest. To do this effectively, the app follows specific protection behaviors that may feel strict at times, but are intentionally structured to support recovery.

Understanding these behaviors ahead of time helps avoid frustration and builds trust in how the app works.

🛡️ Protection Is Consistent, Not Situational

Once protection is active, Bantay Pusta applies blocking consistently.

Gambling websites and services are blocked at all times
Protection does not turn off based on mood, location, or time of day
Blocking continues even when the app is closed or running in the background

This consistency reduces decision fatigue and removes the need to rely on willpower alone.

⏳ Delays Are Intentional

Some actions in Bantay Pusta are intentionally not instant.

Turning off protection may require waiting or confirmation steps
Uninstalling the app may be restricted during an active lock period
Changes to core protection settings are not immediate

These delays are designed to create space between urge and action. Even a short pause can help an urge pass.

🔁 Protection May Feel Repetitive

You may notice that blocked messages or warnings appear more than once.

This does not mean the app is broken
Repetition reinforces awareness
It helps interrupt automatic behavior patterns

The goal is not annoyance, but interruption of habits that developed over time.

🚫 Protection Does Not Judge Intent

Bantay Pusta does not try to guess why you are accessing a site or app.

A blocked page may appear even if your intent feels harmless
The app does not evaluate motivation or context
Blocking is rule based, not judgment based

This removes gray areas and keeps protection clear and reliable.

📶 Protection Depends on Device and System Settings

For protection to work properly, certain system permissions must remain enabled.

Network and app permissions should stay active
Battery optimization or data restrictions may weaken protection
Disabling required permissions can reduce effectiveness

Keeping these settings enabled helps Bantay Pusta do its job consistently.

🤝 Protection Is a Support Tool, Not a Cure

Bantay Pusta is one part of a larger recovery process.

It cannot remove all urges
It cannot replace meetings, support, or self reflection
It works best when combined with recovery tools and community

Protection creates safety. Recovery builds growth.

💬 Emotional Reactions Are Normal

It is normal to feel frustrated, restricted, or challenged by protection behavior.

These feelings do not mean the app is failing
They often mean the protection is working
Discomfort can be part of the healing process

Recognizing these emotions without acting on them is a powerful step forward.

In Simple Terms

You can expect Bantay Pusta to:

✅ Block access reliably and consistently
✅ Slow down impulsive decisions
✅ Stay active even when you are struggling

Home (Dashboard)

Amazing Progress

Amazing Progress!

Your journey matters, and every step forward counts.

The Amazing Progress section celebrates the protection and discipline you are building day by day. As you continue using BANTAY PUSTA, your progress is reflected not only in encouragement and visuals, but also through real, measurable protection results working quietly in the background.

Meet Shelldon

Shelldon is your recovery companion. Shelldon’s appearance changes dynamically based on your progress. As your protection strengthens and your consistency grows, Shelldon evolves with you and serves as a visual reminder that recovery is active, ongoing, and personal.

Each stage reflects:

Continued commitment to protection
Steady, intentional progress
Growth over time, not perfection

Gambling Sites Blocked

The number displayed here represents the total gambling sites and platforms actively blocked by your protection system.

Every blocked site means:

One less temptation reaching you
One more line of defense supporting your recovery
A safer digital environment working on your behalf

This number increases as protection updates expand and as new gambling platforms are automatically prevented from accessing your device. Even when you are not actively monitoring it, your protection remains vigilant and continues guarding your progress.

What This Means for You

Recovery is not measured by willpower alone. It is strengthened by systems that support wise choices. The progress shown here reflects consistent protection, clear boundaries, and intentional steps forward.

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” (Zechariah 4:10)

Keep Going

Protection is working every moment by blocking access, reducing risk, and giving you space to heal and grow. Let this section remind you that real progress is happening, even in quiet and steady ways.

Return here anytime to see how far you have come, celebrate your growth, and continue forward, guarded, supported, and renewed.

Quick Task View / Weekly Task

Quick Task View

Stay focused and organized, one day at a time.

The Quick Task View helps you track your daily tasks for the current week. It gives you a simple overview of what is planned, what is completed, and where you may want to add or adjust tasks to support your recovery and daily responsibilities.

Weekly Overview

At the top, you will see each day of the week displayed clearly. Today is highlighted so you can easily stay grounded in the present moment.

Some days may appear as:

Free day, meaning no tasks are scheduled yet
Completed, when all tasks for that day are finished
Incomplete, when there are still tasks left to do
No tasks, when nothing has been planned

The legend helps you quickly understand the status of each day at a glance.

Daily Task Details

Selecting a day shows:

The selected date
The number of tasks completed out of the total tasks planned
A clear message when no tasks are scheduled

If no tasks are set, you can begin planning your day by selecting Add Tasks. Planning even small tasks can bring structure, clarity, and purpose to your day.

Why This Matters

Consistency is built through small, intentional actions. The Quick Task View encourages you to:

Plan your day with intention
Track progress without pressure
Build healthy routines that support recovery and daily balance

You are not required to fill every day. Rest days and light days are part of healthy progress.

Keep Moving Forward

Use this space to support your journey, not to measure worth or perfection. Each task completed is a step toward stability, confidence, and growth.

Return here daily to plan, review, and continue moving forward, one task at a time.

Keep Going

Return here anytime to see how far you have come, celebrate your growth, and continue forward, guarded, supported, and renewed.

Top Trends & Resources / Trending in Community

Top Trends & Resources

Stay informed, supported, and connected.

The Top Trends & Resources section brings together trending discussions, helpful articles, and guided insights to support your recovery journey. This space highlights what the community is engaging with most, along with trusted educational content you can return to anytime.

Trends

The Trends tab features posts and discussions that are currently gaining attention within the recovery community. These may include shared experiences, reflections, or timely topics that resonate with many users.

Reading trending posts can help you:

Feel less alone in your experience
Learn from shared insights and perspectives
Stay connected to what others in recovery are facing

Engagement is optional. You can read quietly, reflect, or explore further when ready.

Articles

The Articles tab offers structured and educational content focused on recovery, protection, faith, and personal growth. These articles are designed to provide clarity, understanding, and guidance without overwhelming you.

Articles may include:

Recovery education and awareness
Practical tools and reminders
Encouragement for long‑term growth and balance

You can read at your own pace and return whenever you need support or direction.

About Shelldon

The About Shelldon tab introduces and explains Shelldon’s role within the app. Shelldon is designed to gently guide, encourage, and reflect your progress as you move forward.

This section helps you understand:

Why Shelldon appears throughout your journey
How Shelldon’s changes relate to progress and protection
The purpose behind having a visual recovery companion

Why This Matters

Recovery is strengthened by knowledge, connection, and encouragement. The Top Trends & Resources section gives you safe access to insight and community without pressure to participate or perform.

You choose how much to engage, when to explore, and what supports you most in this season.

Keep Exploring

Use this space whenever you want to learn, reflect, or feel connected. Growth often begins with understanding, and understanding grows through shared wisdom.

Return here anytime to discover what is new, helpful, and relevant to your journey.

Protection Module

Attempts Blocked

What Counts as an Attempt

An attempt is recorded when:

A gambling website is blocked
A gambling app is prevented from opening
A restricted service is stopped by protection rules

Each count represents a potential gambling session that did not happen.

When the Number Is Zero

A zero may mean:

No access attempts were made
Trigger situations were avoided
Protection has not been tested yet

Protection is still active in the background even when the number is zero.

When the Number Increases

An increase means:

An urge was interrupted
Access was successfully blocked
Protection supported your recovery

Attempts do not reset clean time and do not mean failure.

How to View This Widget

Instead of seeing blocked attempts as a setback, view them as proof that protection worked. Awareness and interruption are part of recovery.

In Simple Terms

The Attempts Blocked widget shows:

✅ When Bantay Pusta protected you
✅ That blocking is active and working
✅ Support during moments of risk

It is a record of protection in action, not a measure of failure.

Recovery Streak

Recovery Streak Widget

The Recovery Streak widget shows how long you have stayed protected while Bantay Pusta is active. It reflects your ongoing commitment to recovery, measured in days of protection, not perfection.

This number grows as long as protection remains active on your device.

What Recovery Streak Represents

Your Recovery Streak increases when:

Gambling protection stays enabled
The app remains installed and active
Blocking continues without interruption

Each day added means another day where safety measures supported you.

What the Number Is and Is Not

The Recovery Streak:

✅ Shows consistency, not motivation
✅ Reflects time protected, not urges felt
✅ Grows even if attempts were blocked

The Recovery Streak does not mean:

That you never had cravings
That recovery was easy
That mistakes define your progress

Protection staying active is what matters.

Why This Widget Matters

The Recovery Streak helps you:

See long term progress at a glance
Build confidence through consistency
Stay encouraged during difficult days

Many users find this number especially motivating over time.

In Simple Terms

The Recovery Streak widget shows:

✅ How long you have stayed protected
✅ That recovery support is ongoing
✅ Progress built one day at a time

It is not about being perfect. It is about staying protected today.

Weekly Average

Weekly Average Widget

The Weekly Average widget shows the average number of blocked attempts per week over time. It helps you spot patterns rather than focus on individual moments.

This widget is about awareness, not judgment.

What Weekly Average Means

Weekly Average reflects:

How often protection is triggered in a typical week
Trends over time, not single days
Changes in behavior as recovery progresses

It smooths out daily ups and downs so you can see the bigger picture.

When the Number Is Low or Zero

A low or zero weekly average can mean:

Fewer gambling related urges
Avoidance of triggering situations
Stable routines and habits

This often appears as recovery strengthens.

When the Number Is Higher

A higher weekly average may suggest:

Repeated exposure to triggers
Stressful periods or routine changes
Habits that are still weakening

This is information, not failure. Patterns help guide awareness and next steps.

Why This Widget Matters

Weekly Average helps you:

Identify trends instead of reacting to one moment
Track improvement over weeks, not hours
Stay focused on long term progress

Many users see this number decrease naturally over time.

In Simple Terms

The Weekly Average widget shows:

✅ Patterns in blocked attempts
✅ How recovery changes over time
✅ Useful signals, not judgments

It helps you understand your journey one week at a time.

Protection Status

Protection Status Widget

The Protection Status widget shows whether Bantay Pusta is actively protecting your device. It gives you a quick, clear confirmation that gambling blocking and safety systems are running properly.

This widget answers one simple question. Are you protected right now?

What “Active” Means

When Protection Status shows Active, it means:

Gambling site and app blocking is turned on
Required permissions are working
Protection is monitoring activity in real time

As long as this status is active, Bantay Pusta is doing its job in the background.

If Protection Is Not Active

If the status ever changes, it may indicate:

A required permission was disabled
System or battery settings limited the app
Protection was paused or interrupted

When this happens, the app may guide you on what needs attention.

Why This Widget Matters

Protection Status helps you:

Confirm safety at a glance
Feel reassured during moments of doubt
Quickly notice if something needs fixing

It removes uncertainty and builds trust in the system.

In Simple Terms

The Protection Status widget shows:

✅ Whether blocking is currently working
✅ That safety systems are online
✅ Real time protection readiness

When it says Active, you can trust that Bantay Pusta is guarding your recovery.

Report Issue (Unblocked Site)

Report Issue

The Report Issue feature allows you to report gambling websites or services that were not blocked by Bantay Pusta. Your report helps improve protection for you and for the entire community.

This tool is simple to use and completely anonymous.

When to Use Report Issue

Use Report Issue if you:

Encounter a gambling website that opens while protection is active
Come across betting, casino, or gambling related content that was not blocked
Want to help strengthen the protection database

Reporting does not mean you did something wrong. It helps the system learn.

How the Report Works

When you submit a report:

You enter the website URL where gambling content appeared
You may add the website name and additional details, if available
The report is reviewed and used to improve future blocking

Only the information you submit is collected. No personal data or browsing history is stored.

What Information Is Required

Website URL is required so the site can be reviewed
Website Name is optional and helpful if known
Additional Details are optional but can describe what type of gambling content you found

The more accurate the information, the faster protection can improve.

Privacy and Safety

All reports are submitted anonymously.

No account details are attached
No personal identity is collected
Reports are used only to improve protection

Your privacy is always respected.

In Simple Terms

The Report Issue feature lets you:

✅ Flag gambling sites that were missed
✅ Help strengthen blocking protection
✅ Contribute safely and anonymously

Each report helps make Bantay Pusta more effective for everyone.

Tech Support

The Tech Support section helps you resolve technical issues with Bantay Pusta and make sure protection is working properly on your device. This is the right place to go when something does not behave as expected.

Support is focused on fixing issues quickly and safely.

When to Contact Tech Support

Use Tech Support if you experience:

Protection status showing inactive unexpectedly
Blocking not working as intended
App crashes, errors, or loading issues
Problems with permissions, notifications, or updates

If the issue affects protection, it is important to address it as soon as possible.

What Tech Support Can Help With

Tech Support can assist with:

Restoring protection and permissions
Diagnosing system or device related issues
Guiding you through recommended settings
Answering questions about app behavior

Support focuses on technical functionality, not recovery counseling.

What Information Helps Most

When contacting Tech Support, it is helpful to include:

A short description of the issue
What you were doing when it happened
Any error messages you saw

This helps resolve the issue faster and more accurately.

Privacy and Safety

Support requests do not require personal details
No gambling or browsing history is reviewed
Information is used only to resolve technical issues

Your privacy remains protected at all times.

In Simple Terms

The Tech Support section is here to:

✅ Fix technical problems
✅ Restore active protection
✅ Help the app work as intended

If something feels off, Tech Support is there to help you get back to a protected state quickly and safely.

Recovery Module

Reflection for the Day

This reflection space invites you to pause, breathe, and be renewed. Through uplifting Bible verses and powerful motivational quotes, the app speaks hope into everyday life. Each message is crafted to inspire faith, courage, and purpose, reminding you that God’s Word and inspired wisdom can light your path, strengthen your spirit, and help you rise with confidence, gratitude, and renewed. determination.

Bet Free Timer

The Bet‑Free Timer helps you take control by tracking your progress away from gambling. It counts every moment of commitment, celebrates your longest streak of inactivity, and turns time into proof of strength. Each passing day reflects discipline, growth, and resilience—reminding you how far you’ve come and motivating you to protect your progress, one second at a time.

Recovery Journal

The recovery journal records my daily progress, setbacks, and small victories as I heal. It captures honest reflections on fear, hope, frustration, and gratitude, showing how my emotions shift from day to day. Through mindful entries, it traces growing self-awareness, resilience, and patience, reminding me that recovery is not linear, but every step forward, no matter how small, deserves recognition and compassion. Writing becomes a safe space to breathe, celebrate growth, and process pain.

Support Links

Money Tracker

The Money Tracker helps you take control of your finances by tracking how much money you save each week. It gives you a clear view of your spending habits, highlights consistent progress, and shows your total lifetime savings in one place. With simple visuals and easy logging, it keeps you motivated, builds smarter financial habits, and makes saving money feel rewarding and achievable over time. Designed for simplicity, it supports long term goals. and keeps you focused without stress.

Healing Frames

The healing frames track your physical transformation through guided face photos, documenting each stage of recovery. By comparing images over time, you can clearly see subtle improvements, renewed balance, and growing vitality. This visual journey builds motivation, reinforces healthy habits, and helps you recognize progress that’s easy to miss day to day, offering reassurance and hope throughout your healing process.

Faith & Devotion

The Faith and Devotion section offers daily spiritual guidance to support your recovery journey, inspired by Biblical teachings. Through short reflections, prayers, and scripture-based insights, it nurtures hope, strength, and trust in God during times of healing. This space encourages reflection, gratitude, and perseverance, helping you find comfort, purpose, and renewed faith as you grow spiritually alongside your recovery.

Freedom Calendar

See your journey clearly, one day at a time.

The Freedom Calendar helps you reflect on your daily progress by combining task completion, journaling activity, and emotional check‑ins into one visual overview. This calendar is not meant to judge performance. It exists to help you understand patterns, celebrate effort, and stay mindful of your recovery journey.

Calendar Status

Each day on the calendar reflects your activity and planning status. Colors and indicators help you quickly recognize how the day was structured.

You may see:

Complete, when all planned tasks are finished
Incomplete, when some tasks remain unfinished
No Journal, when no entry was recorded
Today, clearly highlighted so you stay grounded in the present

The task indicator shows how many tasks were completed out of the total tasks planned for that day.

Mood Indicators

The Freedom Calendar includes optional mood dots that allow you to gently track how you felt each day. These indicators are meant to support awareness, not to label or define you.

Available mood indicators include:

Glad
Sad
Mad
Afraid
Hurt
Serene

Logging a mood helps you notice emotional patterns over time and understand how routines, rest, and challenges affect your well‑being.

Why This Matters

Recovery is not only about avoiding harm. It is also about understanding yourself better. By seeing tasks, journaling, and mood together, the Freedom Calendar helps you:

Build self‑awareness
Recognize progress that might otherwise go unnoticed
Identify days that may need more support or rest

A day with unfinished tasks or difficult emotions is not failure. It is information that can guide care and adjustment.

Use This Space Gently

Not every day will be full, productive, or calm. That is part of being human. The Freedom Calendar encourages honesty, consistency, and compassion toward yourself.

Return to this calendar often to reflect, adjust, and continue forward with patience and purpose.

Relapse Prevention

Recovery Compass

Community Module

Shelldon's Shelter

Shelldon’s Shelter

A safe place to connect, learn, and grow together.

Shelldon’s Shelter is the community space within the BANTAY PUSTA App where members can gather for support, discussion, and shared learning. Represented by Shelldon the turtle, this shelter symbolizes safety, patience, and steady progress. It is a space designed to protect conversations and encourage respectful, meaningful interaction.

What You Will Find Here

Shelldon’s Shelter hosts community discussions focused on recovery, awareness, and encouragement. Members can explore posts created by others and learn from shared insights, questions, and experiences.

Within this space, you can:

Read recovery‑related discussions and reflections
Learn from educational and awareness topics
Find encouragement through shared progress and milestones
Ask questions and seek guidance from the community

Participation is always optional. You are welcome to observe, read, and reflect at your own pace.

Community Guidelines

To keep Shelldon’s Shelter safe and supportive, all members are expected to follow clear community rules. These include:

Respectful and supportive communication
No gambling promotion or strategies
No sharing of direct gambling links
No harmful or triggering content

These guidelines help ensure that the shelter remains a place of safety, trust, and recovery‑focused conversation.

Categories and Discussions

Content in Shelldon’s Shelter is organized by categories such as general discussion, recovery and motivation, success stories, milestones, education, and questions. This structure makes it easier to find topics that are relevant to your current needs or interests.

You may explore categories freely and return to discussions whenever you find them helpful.

Why Shelldon’s Shelter Matters

Recovery is strengthened through connection and understanding. Shelldon’s Shelter exists to remind you that you are not alone, and that learning and healing can take place in community, even through quiet participation.

This space is not about comparison or measuring progress. It is about shared growth, mutual respect, and steady forward movement.

A Gentle Reminder

You are welcome in Shelldon’s Shelter whether you choose to read, reflect, or engage. Take what is helpful, move at your own pace, and know that this shelter exists to support your journey.

Share Your Recovery Story

Share Your Story

Your journey matters, and your voice can help others.

The Share Your Story space allows you to post and share your recovery experiences with the BANTAY PUSTA community. Whether your progress feels big or small, your story can offer hope, understanding, and encouragement to someone who may be walking a similar path.

Why Share Your Story

Recovery often feels isolating, especially in difficult moments. By sharing your story, you help:

Remind others that they are not alone
Normalize challenges and setbacks in recovery
Celebrate progress, milestones, and personal growth
Build a culture of openness and mutual support

Your story does not need to be perfect or complete. Honest reflections are often the most helpful.

Creating a Post

When you choose to share your story, you can create a new post and select a category that best fits your message. Categories help others find stories that resonate with their current needs, whether that is motivation, education, success, or support.

You are always in control of what you share and how much detail you include. Anonymous posting options may be available when privacy is important.

Categories and Purpose

Story posts are organized into categories such as recovery and motivation, success stories, milestones, need support, education, and general discussion. These groupings help readers navigate the community and find stories that feel relevant and encouraging.

You may explore other stories at your own pace and return whenever you feel the need for connection or inspiration.

A Safe and Respectful Space

All shared stories are guided by community rules that promote respect, safety, and recovery‑focused discussion. Harmful content, gambling promotion, and triggering material are not allowed to protect the well‑being of all members.

This space exists to uplift, not to judge or compare.

Share When You Are Ready

You are never required to share. Reading and reflecting are just as valuable. If and when you feel ready, your story can become a light for someone else.

Take your time, share honestly, and know that your experience has value.

Settings Module

Profile

Profile Section

The Profile section lets you view and manage important personal details related to your recovery and app usage. It keeps essential information organized in one place while protecting settings that are critical to your safety and progress.

This section is designed for clarity, security, and accountability.

What You Can Manage in Your Profile

The Profile section allows you to review and update personal information, including:

Full name and display name
Phone number
Date of birth
Gender selection
Basic account preferences

Keeping this information accurate helps ensure proper app behavior and support access.

Codependent Contact Information

Your Profile includes a Codependent Contact, sometimes called an emergency or support contact.

This person is someone you trust who can support your recovery journey.

Information shown includes:

Contact number
Email address

For security reasons, this information cannot be edited directly.

If changes are needed, you can use the Request to Change Codependent Contact button to submit a request. This helps protect against impulsive changes during difficult moments.

Bet Free Timer Summary

Your Profile also displays a summary of your Bet Free Timer, including:

Your selected start date
Your current recovery streak
Your best recorded streak

This section is for viewing progress only. Changes to the start date must be done within the Recovery section to preserve accuracy and integrity.

Agreements and Confirmation

Before saving changes, you will be asked to:

Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Agree to the Privacy Policy

These confirmations ensure transparency and mutual understanding between you and the app.

Why Some Profile Settings Are Limited

Certain fields in the Profile section are intentionally protected.

These limits exist to:

Maintain recovery integrity
Prevent impulsive changes
Protect accountability systems

Restrictions are part of how Bantay Pusta supports long term recovery, especially during moments of vulnerability.

In Simple Terms

The Profile section allows you to:

✅ View and update personal information
✅ See your recovery and bet free summary
✅ Manage trusted contact details through a request process

It is designed to support honesty, consistency, and protection throughout your recovery journey.

Subscription Details

Subscription Information

The Subscription Information section shows the status and details of your Bantay Pusta subscription. It helps you understand what plan you are on, how long it is active, and what features are included.

This section is designed to be simple, transparent, and easy to review at a glance.

Your Current Plan

This section displays your active subscription plan, such as Premium, along with the billing cycle used.

Your plan determines access to protection features, recovery modules, and community support tools.

Subscription Dates

You can view important dates related to your subscription, including:

Start Date, which shows when your subscription began
Expiry Date, which shows when your subscription will end
Remaining days to help you plan ahead

These dates update automatically and cannot be edited manually.

Subscription Status

The status indicator confirms whether your subscription is currently active.

When shown as active:

All subscription features are available
Protection and recovery tools remain fully enabled
No action is needed

The Buy Again option allows you to renew or extend your subscription when needed.

Plan Benefits Overview

The Plan Benefits section clearly lists what your subscription includes, such as:

Complete recovery modules
Community support access
All protection features
Full access to app tools and content

This helps you understand the full value of your plan.

Why Subscription Details Matter

Keeping track of your subscription ensures:

Continuous protection and blocking features
Ongoing access to recovery resources
No unexpected interruptions in service

This section exists to remove uncertainty and provide clarity.

In Simple Terms

The Subscription Information section lets you:

✅ See your current plan and benefits
✅ Check start and expiry dates
✅ Confirm that your subscription is active

It gives you confidence that Bantay Pusta is fully available to support your recovery.

My Devices

The My Devices section shows all devices currently registered to your Bantay Pusta account. This helps you track where protection is active and ensures your subscription is being used safely and correctly.

This section is informative and view only, with device management handled through support.

Device Usage Overview

At the top of the section, you will see:

The number of devices currently registered
The maximum number of devices allowed by your plan

This helps you understand how much of your device limit is in use.

Registered Device Details

For each registered device, you can view:

Device name
Operating system, such as Android or iOS
Protection status, such as Active
Registration date
Unique device ID

These details help identify each device clearly and avoid confusion.

Important Note About Device Removal

For security and recovery protection reasons:

You cannot delete or remove devices from this section
Devices cannot be unregistered directly by the user
This prevents impulsive removal that could weaken protection

If you need to remove a device, such as when you change phones or stop using a device, you must contact Support to request device removal.

Support will verify the request and assist you safely.

Why Device Removal Is Restricted

Device management limits help:

Prevent misuse of subscriptions
Protect against accidental or impulsive changes
Ensure continuous gambling protection

These safeguards are part of Bantay Pusta’s commitment to long term recovery support.

In Simple Terms

The My Devices section lets you:

✅ View all registered devices
✅ Check which devices are protected
✅ Monitor device usage under your plan

To remove a device:

📩 Contact Support to request device removal

This ensures protection stays reliable, consistent, and intentional.

Report Gambling App

Report Gambling Apps

The Report Gambling Apps section helps identify and block gambling related apps installed on your device. It allows you to flag apps that may contain betting, casino, or gambling features so protection can be improved for you and other users.

This section supports community powered protection and accuracy.

How This Section Works

Bantay Pusta scans installed apps on your device and shows them in a list.

Each app may appear as:

Blocked, if it is already identified as gambling related
Undefined, if the app type is not yet confirmed
Report, if the app needs review

This helps quickly spot apps that may require attention.

Reporting an App

If you see an app marked as Undefined or Report, you can submit a report.

When you report an app:

You are asked to describe why the app is considered gambling related
Examples include online casino, sports betting, slots, or bingo
Your description helps improve detection accuracy

This step is simple and takes only a few moments.

Why Descriptions Are Important

Your description helps the system:

Confirm whether an app should be blocked
Avoid blocking non gambling apps by mistake
Improve future protection for all users

Reports are reviewed and used to strengthen the app database.

Privacy and Safety

App reports are anonymous
No personal data is collected
Only app identifiers and descriptions are used

Your reports help protection improve without risking privacy.

In Simple Terms

The Report Gambling Apps section lets you:

✅ Review installed apps
✅ Flag gambling apps that were missed
✅ Help improve blocking accuracy

This feature turns user experience into stronger protection for everyone.

Language/Wika

Language / Wika

The Language / Wika section lets you choose the language used throughout the Bantay Pusta app. This helps ensure that instructions, recovery content, and support messages are easy to understand and feel familiar.

You can switch languages anytime based on what feels most comfortable for you.

Available Language Options

Bantay Pusta currently supports:

English
Tagalog

Both options are fully supported across app menus, recovery content, reflections, and notifications.

How Language Selection Works

When you select a language:

The app interface updates to your chosen language
Recovery steps and reflections display in the selected language
Notifications and prompts follow the same preference

Changes take effect immediately and do not affect your progress or protection settings.

Why Language Choice Matters

Choosing your preferred language helps:

Improve understanding of recovery content
Make instructions clearer during important moments
Create a more personal and relatable recovery experience

Comfort and clarity play an important role in long term recovery.

Switching Languages Is Always Optional

You are free to:

Change languages at any time
Try both languages to see which fits best
Switch back without losing any data or progress

Language choice is about accessibility and comfort, not commitment.

In Simple Terms

The Language / Wika section allows you to:

✅ Choose between English and Tagalog
✅ View the app in the language you prefer
✅ Switch languages anytime without consequences

Bantay Pusta speaks your language so recovery feels clearer, closer, and more supportive.

FAQ & AI Help

Frequently Asked Questions

The Frequently Asked Questions section provides quick, clear answers to common concerns about Bantay Pusta and the recovery journey. It is designed to help users better understand how the app works, what to expect from its features, and how recovery tools support long term progress.

This section serves as a first place to look when something feels unclear or when reassurance is needed. It helps reduce confusion, set expectations, and build confidence in using the app.

If a question is not addressed here, users are encouraged to reach out through the Contact Us or Tech Support options for further assistance.

Delete Account

What Happens When You Delete Your Account

Before confirming deletion, the app clearly reminds you that:

Your account access will be permanently removed
Your personal recovery data will be deleted
Any community posts or replies will also be deleted
Future app approvals may no longer be available
If protection is still active on your device, it may remain active until the remaining subscription period ends

These effects cannot be undone once the account is deleted.