Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

In Plain English

  • ✅Your personal data stays on YOUR device or in YOUR iCloud account
  • ✅We collect anonymous analytics to improve the app (via Firebase)
  • ✅We can't see your personal data, timer settings, or which apps you block
  • ✅No ads, no selling data to third parties
  • ⚠️USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - You are solely responsible for your use of the app
  • ⚠️NO LIABILITY - We accept no responsibility for any damages or losses

By downloading, installing, or using FocuTime, you automatically agree to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using FocuTime ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

2. License

FocuTime grants you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the App on your iOS devices in accordance with Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA).

3. User Responsibility

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Your use of the App and all consequences thereof
  • Any decisions you make based on using the App
  • Managing your own productivity and time
  • Ensuring the App is suitable for your needs before purchase
  • Any apps you choose to block and the consequences of blocking them
  • Your subscription purchases and payment decisions
  • Maintaining access to your Apple ID and iCloud account

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Merchantability
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability
  • Error-free operation
  • Uninterrupted service
  • Compatibility with your device or iOS version
  • Achievement of any particular productivity results

5. Limitation of Liability

COMPLETE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • The developer of FocuTime, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages whatsoever
  • This includes, without limitation, damages for:
    • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
    • Loss of data or data corruption
    • Loss of goodwill or reputation
    • Device damage or malfunction
    • Personal injury or emotional distress
    • Any other tangible or intangible losses
  • YOU USE THE APP ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK
  • The developer accepts NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER for any loss of productivity, time, data, money, or any other consequences resulting from the use or inability to use the App
  • In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
  • IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM

6. App Blocking Feature

IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT APP BLOCKING:

  • The app blocking feature uses Apple's Screen Time API and Family Controls framework
  • YOU ARE SOLELY AND ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE for any apps you choose to block
  • The developer is NOT LIABLE for ANY consequences of blocking apps, including but not limited to:
    • Missing important notifications, calls, or messages
    • Inability to access emergency services or emergency contacts through blocked apps
    • Loss of access to critical work, financial, or personal applications
    • Missing deadlines, appointments, or time-sensitive information
    • Any financial losses due to blocked banking or trading apps
    • Any personal, professional, or medical consequences
    • Any other adverse effects from blocking applications
  • DO NOT block apps that you may need in an emergency
  • YOU ACKNOWLEDGE that blocking certain apps could have serious consequences and you accept full responsibility

7. No Responsibility for Data Loss

While the App includes iCloud sync functionality, THE DEVELOPER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY for:

  • Any data loss, corruption, or synchronization issues
  • iCloud service availability or reliability
  • Conflicts between devices
  • Loss of statistics, settings, or timer state
  • Apple service outages or changes to Apple's APIs

8. Subscriptions and Payments

  • Subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store
  • YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for your purchase decisions
  • All billing disputes must be handled through Apple
  • The developer is NOT RESPONSIBLE for Apple's billing, refund policies, or payment processing
  • Subscription features may change or be discontinued at any time without notice
  • NO REFUNDS will be provided by the developer - all refund requests must go through Apple
  • You acknowledge that subscription pricing and features are subject to change

9. Notifications

  • The App sends local notifications for timer completion and reminders
  • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for managing notification permissions on your device
  • The developer is NOT LIABLE for missed notifications or notification delivery issues

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the developer and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to Terms

The developer reserves the right to modify these terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of modified terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.

12. Termination

The developer reserves the right to terminate or restrict your access to the App at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability.

13. No Warranties on Third-Party Services

The App integrates with Apple services (iCloud, Screen Time, Notifications) and third-party services (Firebase Analytics). THE DEVELOPER MAKES NO WARRANTIES regarding the availability, reliability, or functionality of these services and accepts no liability for their operation or any changes to them.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable local laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction. You waive any objections to jurisdiction or venue in such courts.

Privacy Policy

Our Approach to Privacy

FocuTime is designed with privacy in mind. Your personal data (timer settings, statistics, app blocking preferences) stays on your device or in your personal iCloud account. We do collect anonymous analytics data to help improve the app.

Analytics & Data Collection

WHAT WE COLLECT

We use Firebase Analytics (Google) to collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how the app is used and improve it. This includes:

  • • App opens and session duration
  • • Feature usage (which screens are visited, which features are used)
  • • Timer events (start, pause, complete - NOT your specific timer settings)
  • • Subscription tier (free, student, pro, lifetime)
  • • Device type and iOS version
  • • App version
  • • Crash reports and errors
  • • Country/region (general location, NOT precise location)

WHAT WE DO NOT COLLECT

  • • Your name, email, or any personally identifiable information
  • • Your timer settings or preferences
  • • Which apps you block (this data NEVER leaves your device)
  • • Your statistics or focus time data
  • • Your iCloud data
  • • Your precise location
  • • Your contacts, photos, or any other personal data

Personal Data Storage

YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS STORED LOCALLY ON YOUR DEVICE OR IN YOUR PERSONAL iCloud ACCOUNT

Local Storage

  • Timer settings (work duration, break durations)
  • Statistics (sessions completed, streaks, focus time)
  • App blocking preferences and selections
  • Notification settings
  • All this data is stored locally on your device using Apple's UserDefaults

iCloud Storage (Optional - Pro Feature)

  • If you enable iCloud Sync, your data is synced to YOUR PERSONAL iCloud ACCOUNT
  • This data is stored in YOUR iCloud container, not on our servers
  • WE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS to your iCloud data
  • WE CANNOT SEE what you sync
  • Sync uses Apple's CloudKit framework

Synced data includes:

  • Timer settings
  • Statistics
  • Notification preferences
  • Timer state (for cross-device sync)

What is NOT Synced

App blocking selections are ALWAYS STORED LOCALLY ONLY for privacy. We deliberately keep app blocking data on-device to protect your privacy. This data never leaves your device.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

1. Firebase Analytics (Google)

For anonymous usage analytics

  • Collects anonymous usage data as described above
  • Data is processed by Google
  • Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
  • You can opt out of analytics by limiting ad tracking in iOS Settings

2. CloudKit (Apple iCloud)

For optional data sync (Pro users only)

3. Screen Time API / Family Controls (Apple)

For app blocking (Paid users)

  • Managed entirely on-device by Apple
  • App blocking data never leaves your device
  • Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

4. UserNotifications (Apple)

For local notifications

  • All notifications are generated locally on your device
  • No data is sent to external servers

5. StoreKit (Apple)

For in-app purchases

Data Security

  • Personal data remains on your device or in your personal iCloud account
  • We do not operate servers that store your personal data
  • We cannot access, view, or recover your personal data
  • Your data security depends on your device security and iCloud account security
  • Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to you individually

Data Sharing

  • We do NOT sell your data to anyone
  • We do NOT share your personal data with third parties
  • Anonymous analytics data is processed by Google Firebase
  • We may share aggregated, non-identifying statistics (e.g., "X% of users complete 5+ sessions daily")

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. All personal data storage is local or in the user's personal iCloud account.

Data Deletion

To delete your data:

  1. Local Data: Delete the App from your device
  2. iCloud Data: Use the "Delete iCloud Data" option in Settings → iCloud Sync, then delete the App
  3. Analytics Data: Analytics data is anonymized and automatically deleted by Google after retention periods

We cannot delete your local or iCloud data because we don't have access to it.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your data:

  • Personal Data: Your personal data is stored on your device/iCloud - you have full control
  • Analytics Data: This data is anonymous and cannot be attributed to you individually
  • Opt-Out: You can limit analytics collection through iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking

International Users

Personal data processing happens on your device or in your iCloud account. Analytics data may be processed by Google in various locations globally. By using the App, you consent to this processing.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms or privacy policy, you can contact the developer at Click to reveal email

IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using FocuTime, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE DEVELOPER ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES WHATSOEVER.