Pause - Privacy Policy - Manuel Fessen

1. Introduction

This privacy policy informs you about the processing of personal data when using the Pause - Screen Time Manager app (hereinafter “the App”) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

2. Controller

The controller within the meaning of data protection laws is:

Manuel Fessen c/o Secato GmbH Ungelsheimer Weg 7 40472 Düsseldorf Email: litze.pasten.0i@icloud.com

3. Types of Data Processed

We process the following categories of personal data:

Screen Time and Usage Data:

Focus Session Data: Information about your focus sessions, blocked apps, and usage patterns during these sessions is stored locally on your device.

We, as the provider, have no direct access to this data stored on your device or in your iCloud. The security of data stored in iCloud is subject to Apple Inc.’s security standards and the user’s responsibility.

Additional data we process:

Technical information (device type, operating system version, app version): Anonymized for app improvements.
Subscription data (payment information, subscription status): Managed via RevenueCat.
User Settings (focus preferences, notification settings, app blocking preferences): Stored locally and potentially synced via iCloud key-value store.
Feature requests and user feedback: Collected via PostHog for product improvement and user support.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Providing the app’s core functionality (screen time tracking, focus sessions, app blocking, usage insights).
Synchronizing data across user devices via iCloud (optional).
Processing subscription payments and managing entitlements.
Analyzing anonymized usage patterns for app stability and improvements.
Providing customer support.
Collecting feature requests and user feedback to improve the app.
Generating personalized insights and recommendations for better digital wellness.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing personal data is:

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent): For accessing screen time and app usage data through iOS Screen Time APIs and similar system-level permissions.
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (Performance of contract): For providing core app functionality like usage tracking, focus sessions, app blocking, subscription management, and iCloud sync (when enabled by the user).
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest): For processing anonymized usage analytics to improve the app and provide better digital wellness insights, ensuring data minimization and privacy protection.

We share data with the following third parties solely for the purpose of providing app functionality:

Apple Inc.: For iCloud synchronization (if enabled by the user). Data is encrypted in transit and at rest within the user’s iCloud account. (Apple Privacy Policy)
RevenueCat Inc.: For subscription management and validating purchase status. (RevenueCat Privacy Policy)
PostHog Inc.: For collecting feature requests, user feedback, and anonymized product analytics. (PostHog Privacy Policy)

Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for details on how they handle data. We do not send any personal usage data to third parties beyond what is necessary for the core app functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy:

Screen time and usage data: Stored on the user’s device and/or iCloud until manually deleted by the user or via the “Delete Account” function.
Subscription data: Retained by RevenueCat according to their policies, typically for the duration of the subscription plus a period required for financial/legal obligations.
Anonymized usage patterns: Retained for a limited period (e.g., 1 year) for trend analysis and app improvement.
Feature requests and feedback: Retained by PostHog according to their data retention policies.
User Settings: Retained until changed by the user or account deletion.

The “Delete Account” feature in the app settings aims to remove all user-associated data from the device, iCloud (CloudKit and key-value store), and initiates deletion requests where applicable (e.g., potentially with RevenueCat, though direct user data deletion by RevenueCat might require contacting them).

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access (Article 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR) - Facilitated via the “Delete Account” feature.
Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent (Article 7(3) GDPR) - e.g., by revoking microphone permission in device settings.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in section 2, or use the available in-app mechanisms (like data deletion).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Utilizing Apple’s CloudKit encryption for data synchronized via iCloud.
Secure transmission protocols when communicating with third-party APIs (AssemblyAI, OpenAI, RevenueCat).
Access controls within the app’s infrastructure.
Relying on secure storage mechanisms provided by the operating system and cloud platforms.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is always available in the app settings and on our website [Optional: Add Website URL if applicable].

11. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact: