ThenFocus | Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Promise

ThenFocus operates on a local-first model where your focus session data is yours alone. All session history, preferences, and progress are stored on your device by default. We collect only essential information for delivering core and premium functionality.

2. What We Collect

Information You Provide

• Focus session records including start times, durations, and protocol types (Pomodoro, 33:33, Gimme Five)
• Daily session goals and preferences
• App blocking preferences and category selections
• Premium subscription identifiers through RevenueCat (never payment details directly)
• Email and details from support inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

• Device type and iOS version for compatibility
• Optional anonymous crash data through Apple's standard reporting
• Subscription status verification via RevenueCat

3. What We Do NOT Collect

• Location data
• Behavioral analytics or advertising identifiers
• Health data
• Contact lists or biometric information
• Information about which specific apps you block (this is processed entirely by Apple's Screen Time API on your device)
• Your browsing history or app usage outside of ThenFocus sessions

4. How We Use Information

Core Functionality

• Local storage of focus session history and preferences
• Premium status processing through RevenueCat
• Local notifications for session completion and focus reminders
• App blocking coordination through Apple's Screen Time API (processed entirely on-device)

Support and Improvement

• Responding to user support inquiries
• Fixing bugs identified through crash reports
• Ensuring iOS compatibility
• Improving focus methodologies with explicit consent for anonymized patterns

5. App Blocking and Screen Time

How App Blocking Works

ThenFocus uses Apple's official Screen Time API (Family Controls framework) to enable app blocking during focus sessions. This is important to understand:

• App blocking preferences are processed entirely on your device by iOS
• We do not receive, store, or transmit information about which apps or categories you block
• Apple's Screen Time system handles all blocking enforcement
• When you select apps or categories to block, that selection is stored securely by iOS, not by ThenFocus
• We cannot see your app usage, browsing history, or which apps you have installed

Your Control

• You can disable app blocking at any time in iOS Settings > Screen Time
• Removing Screen Time permission from ThenFocus immediately unblocks all apps
• You maintain full control over the blocking feature at all times

6. Data Storage and Security

Local-First Architecture

All focus session data, preferences, and history reside on your device using iOS secure storage. No ThenFocus servers store your personal session information. Data persists through app updates but is deleted when you remove the app.

Security Measures

• Local data protection via iOS security features
• App sandboxing prevents other apps from accessing your data
• Minimal third-party data transmission (RevenueCat subscription verification only)
• Regular security reviews of our codebase

7. Third-Party Services

RevenueCat

Manages premium subscription verification. Shares only anonymous app user ID and transaction identifiers.
Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Apple Services

• App Store for distribution and payments
• Screen Time API for app blocking functionality
• iOS for core functionality

Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy

8. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

• View all session data within the app's History screen
• Delete individual sessions by swiping to remove
• Clear all data by deleting the app
• Data travels with your device backups

9. Regional Privacy Protections

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

You have the right to know what information is collected, request deletion of your data, opt-out of sales (we never sell data), and receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, processing restriction, data portability, and objection to processing. Contact privacy@houseofthen.com to exercise these rights.

10. Children's Privacy

ThenFocus is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Parents should contact us immediately if they believe their child has provided personal data.

11. Data Retention

Local Data: Remains on your device indefinitely until you delete it. Deleted data cannot be recovered.

Support Communications: Retained for service quality and legal compliance, then deleted unless legally required.

Subscription Records: Managed by RevenueCat per their retention policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. When changes occur, we will update the "Last Updated" date and provide in-app notification for significant changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware and the United States of America.