Win back your screen time

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Features

App Blocking
Block distracting apps with custom schedules or ad-hoc timers.
Hard Mode
Block all apps at once to completely lock down your phone.
Block Overrides
Override a block for 5–60 minutes or until the end of day.
Accountability
If you override a block, your friends can be notified so excuses don't go unnoticed.
Tracking
Track your schedules, goals, and overrides. Friends can see your progress and weakness moments, keeping you accountable while inspiring them to join.
TimeBack simplifies reducing screen time by combining your focus intentions with social incentives.
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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 30, 2025

Introduction

TimeBack ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application TimeBack (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information when you create an account
  • Profile Data: Profile pictures and other information you choose to share
  • Social Features: Friend connections, team memberships, and social interactions within the app
  • Intentions and Goals: Your selected intentions and screen time goals

Automatically Collected Information

  • Screen Time Data: We collect your actual device usage data through Apple's DeviceActivity framework to provide accurate screen time tracking
  • App Usage: Information about which apps you use and for how long, only when you grant permission
  • Device Information: Device model, iOS version, and app version for technical support
  • Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app's features (anonymized)

Information from Third Parties

  • Firebase Authentication: When you sign in using email/password authentication
  • Algolia Search: For user search functionality within teams and social features

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide accurate screen time tracking and app blocking functionality
  • Enable social features like teams and friend connections
  • Send you relevant notifications about your usage goals and scheduled breaks
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Ensure app security and prevent fraud

Screen Time Data Privacy

Important:

Your screen time data is primarily processed on your device using Apple's DeviceActivity framework. This means:

  • Raw screen time data stays on your device
  • We only receive aggregated, anonymized usage statistics you choose to share
  • You control which apps and usage data are tracked
  • You can revoke access to screen time data at any time in iOS Settings

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a common format
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions for data collection
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📧 Email: nick@atlantic-studio.com

⚙️ In-App: Use the "Contact Support" feature in Settings

Consent

By using TimeBack, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection and use of your information as described herein.