Student TimeKeeper Lite Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Introduction

Ryan Heron ("we", "our" or "us") respects your privacy in connection with the Student TimeKeeper Lite application. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our iOS and macOS applications.

By downloading or using Student TimeKeeper Lite, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Important: This app uses Apple's Family Controls and Screen Time APIs to track your device usage. This requires explicit permission and allows the app to monitor which apps you use and for how long. All screen time data is stored securely and never shared with third parties.

1. Information We Collect

Screen Time Data (iOS)

This app uses Apple's Family Controls and DeviceActivity frameworks to collect:

Activity Categories Only: Classification of your usage by category (Social, Entertainment, Productivity, Gaming, etc.)
Duration Per Category: How long you spend in each category
Daily Totals: Accumulated screen time per category each day

Important: We only track category-level data (e.g., "2 hours of Social apps"). We do NOT track which specific apps you use (e.g., we don't know if you used Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat).

This data is collected only with your explicit permission when you grant Family Controls access.

Personal Information

We collect:

Account Information: Email address, name (via Sign in with Apple)
Device Information: Device type (iPhone/Mac), operating system version
Usage Data (iOS): Screen time by category only (e.g., "3 hours Social", "1 hour Productivity")
Usage Data (macOS): App names, websites visited, and usage durations (when using companion Mac app)

Automatically Collected Information

IP addresses (for authentication)
Time zone settings
Operating system and platform
Activity logs (for debugging and analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide Core Services: Track and display your screen time, app usage, and productivity metrics across iPhone and Mac
Sync Across Devices: Enable data synchronization between your iOS and macOS devices using the same Apple ID
Categorize Activities: Classify apps as productive, distracting, or neutral to provide productivity insights
Generate Reports: Create daily and weekly summaries of your usage patterns
Improve Our Services: Analyze anonymized usage patterns to enhance app functionality
Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or security incidents
Support: Respond to your questions and provide customer support

Screen Time Data Usage

Screen time data collected via Family Controls is used to:

Display your daily screen time broken down by category (Social, Entertainment, Productivity, etc.)
Calculate productivity scores based on productive vs. distracting category usage
Show combined usage across your iPhone and Mac devices
Provide insights into your digital habits by category

We do NOT:

Track which specific apps you use (only category totals)
Block or restrict your app usage
Share your screen time data with anyone
Use screen time data for advertising

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your screen time data is NEVER shared with third parties. It is used solely for your personal productivity tracking.

Service Providers

We may share limited technical data with:

Railway/PostgreSQL: Secure cloud database hosting for data storage and cross-device sync
Apple iCloud: Keychain for secure credential storage

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to:

Protect our legal rights
Prevent fraud or security threats
Comply with legal obligations

Business Transfers

If the application is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
Encryption at Rest: Personal data is stored in encrypted PostgreSQL databases
Keychain Storage: Authentication tokens and credentials are stored in Apple's secure Keychain
Access Controls: Strict authentication required for all API access
Local Storage: Screen time data is also stored locally on your device using Core Data with encryption

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide you with services (e.g., historical usage data)
Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Screen Time Data Retention: We retain screen time data indefinitely to provide long-term productivity insights. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your data:

Family Controls Permission

You can revoke Family Controls access at any time in iOS Settings → Screen Time → Family Controls
Revoking access will stop all screen time tracking
Previously collected data will remain in your account unless you request deletion

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data
Export your screen time data

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information in app settings

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and all personal data
Delete the app to remove locally stored data

Opt-Out

Stop screen time tracking by revoking Family Controls permission
Opt out of cross-device sync by signing out

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: Student TimeKeeper Lite is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com, and we will delete such information.

Educational Use

When Student TimeKeeper Lite is used by students aged 13+ in educational settings:

Students must have their own Apple ID to sign in
Schools or program administrators should obtain appropriate consent
Data is owned by the individual student, not the institution
Compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is the responsibility of the educational institution

8. Apple's Family Controls Framework

Important information about how we use Apple's Screen Time APIs:

What We Access

App category classifications only (as defined by iOS): Social, Entertainment, Productivity, Gaming, etc.
Total duration of usage for each category
We do NOT access individual app names or which specific apps you use

What We DO NOT Access

Specific app names or which apps you use
Content within apps (messages, photos, emails, etc.)
Passwords or authentication credentials
Browsing history or websites visited (iOS only; macOS app does track websites)

Permissions Required

The app requires the following iOS permissions:

Family Controls: Required to access screen time data
Notifications: Optional, for usage reminders

Data Processing

Screen time data is processed locally on your device using Apple's DeviceActivity framework
Only category totals (e.g., "Social: 120 minutes") are uploaded to our servers for cross-device sync
No individual app names from your iPhone are collected or stored
Mac app usage (from companion macOS app) includes app names for detailed tracking
Data is encrypted during transmission and storage

9. Cross-Platform Functionality

iPhone to Mac Sync

When you use both Student TimeKeeper Lite (iOS) and Student TimeKeeper (macOS):

Both devices must use the same Apple ID sign-in
iPhone → Mac: Category-level screen time (e.g., "Social: 120 min") appears on Mac dashboard
Mac → iPhone: Mac app names and durations appear in your iPhone app
Combined productivity scores are calculated across devices

Privacy Note: iPhone data is synced by category only. Your Mac dashboard does not see which specific iPhone apps you use.

Data Storage

Local Storage: Screen time data is stored on your iPhone using Core Data (encrypted)
Cloud Storage: Synced to Railway PostgreSQL servers for cross-device access
No Third-Party Services: Data is not sent to analytics or advertising services

10. Third-Party Services

Student TimeKeeper Lite does NOT use:

Google Analytics
Facebook SDK
Advertising networks
Third-party tracking or analytics beyond error monitoring

We may use Sentry for error tracking to improve app stability. Sentry receives only:

Technical error logs (crashes, bugs)
Device type and OS version
No personally identifiable screen time data

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

HTTPS/TLS Encryption: All network communications are encrypted
Secure Authentication: Sign in with Apple provides privacy-preserving authentication
Token-Based Security: Access tokens stored in Apple Keychain
Database Encryption: PostgreSQL database uses encryption at rest
No Password Storage: We never store passwords (Apple handles authentication)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data
Export your screen time data

Correction

Update your name or preferences in app settings

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and all personal data by emailing malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com
Delete the app to remove all locally stored data

Revoke Permissions

Family Controls: iOS Settings → Screen Time → Family Controls → Revoke access
Notifications: iOS Settings → Student TimeKeeper Lite → Notifications

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland:

Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and a copy of your data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com.

13. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This app is NOT directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are under 13, please do not:

Download or use this app
Provide any personal information
Create an account

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information should contact us at malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com.

14. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States where our Railway cloud infrastructure operates.

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

For EEA/UK/Switzerland residents: We use standard contractual clauses and other lawful mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of your data during international transfers.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the new policy at this URL
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
Displaying an in-app notification for material changes

Your continued use of Student TimeKeeper Lite after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Ryan Heron
Email: malibubarbiechampagne@gmail.com
App Support: GitHub Issues
Privacy Website: https://malibuwileyu.github.io/student-timekeeper-ios

For data protection inquiries, including requests to access, correct, or delete your data, please email the address above.

17. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK/Switzerland)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., Family Controls access, notifications)
Contract: To provide the screen time tracking services you requested
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, provide support, and prevent fraud

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by revoking app permissions or deleting your account.

Data Protection Authority Contact

If you are in the EEA or UK and have concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

EU Supervisory Authorities: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm
UK Information Commissioner's Office: https://ico.org.uk

18. App-Specific Disclosures

No Parental Controls

Despite using Apple's "Family Controls" framework, Student TimeKeeper Lite is NOT a parental control app. It does not:

Block or restrict app usage
Allow parents to monitor children
Enforce screen time limits

It is a personal productivity tool for individual use only.

Data You Control

App Selection: You choose which apps and categories to monitor
Sync Control: You can disable cloud sync by signing out
Local-Only Mode: Use the app offline without syncing (data stays on device)