Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Mindrot ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how and why your data is collected, used, and protected when you use our application. Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. By using the Service provided, you consent to our data practices as described below.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Description of Service

Mindrot is a productivity application designed to help users manage their digital well-being by monitoring screen time, providing usage analytics, and allowing users to set boundaries on device usage.

2. Data Collection

To provide a functional and personalized experience, we collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Your name and age (used to personalize your experience and set age-appropriate goals).
  • Usage Data: Your average daily screen time and the specific time periods of the day (morning, afternoon, evening, night) when your device usage is highest.
  • Technical Data: Device model, operating system version, and anonymous device identifiers (Push Tokens) required to send you notifications.

3. Apple Screen Time (FamilyControl) API

Our app utilizes Apple’s Screen Time APIs (including FamilyControl, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity) to monitor screen time and apply restrictions.

  • Data Locality: In accordance with Apple’s privacy protocols, the detailed list of apps you use remains locally on your device. We cannot read, access, or transfer specific third-party app usage data or your web browsing history to our servers.
  • Purpose: These permissions are used strictly for app blocking, setting limits, and providing you with usage reports.

4. Third-Party Services

Mindrot uses a limited number of trusted service providers to ensure app stability and manage subscriptions. These include:

  • Firebase (Google): For analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications.
  • RevenueCat: For managing in-app purchases and subscription status.
  • Mixpanel: For understanding user engagement and improving our features.

All third-party tools are configured to respect your privacy and do not have access to data provided by the Apple Screen Time API.

All third-party data collection is:

  • Completely anonymous or pseudonymized.
  • Used only for app functionality and performance improvements.
  • Strictly prohibited from accessing any data provided by the Apple Screen Time API.
  • Not used for advertising or marketing, and not sold to any outside parties.
  • In-App Purchase Refunds: When you request a refund for a Mindrot subscription through Apple, RevenueCat may share information about your usage of the app and your account with Apple to help Apple make an informed decision regarding the refund request. This may include your account tenure, total purchases, and how you have interacted with the purchased content. Sharing is done in compliance with Apple’s policies and only as necessary to process your request. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

5. How We Use Your Data

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  • To track and report your screen time goals.
  • To send push notifications for motivation or alerts.
  • To improve the technical performance of the app.
  • To manage your subscription and features.

6. Data Sharing and Sale

We do not sell your data. Collected information is used solely to perform the core functions of the application. No data accessed via the Screen Time API is ever used for advertising purposes or shared with third parties for marketing.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. In compliance with global privacy regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Request the deletion of your data at any time via the "Delete Account" option within the app settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our app requests age information to ensure appropriate service. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a user under the age of 13 (or the relevant legal age in your jurisdiction) without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Email: [email protected]