This privacy policy applies to the Phone Jail app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices created by Yuriy Chernin ("Service Provider") as a Freemium service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".
Our Privacy Commitments
Your data stays on your device - Focus analytics and usage data are processed locally
Minimal data collection - We only collect what's necessary to provide our service
We never sell your data - Your information is never sold to third parties
Privacy by design - Privacy is built into every feature we develop
Information Collection and Use
Information You Provide
Account Information: Email address and name (if you create an account)
Support Information: Any information you provide when contacting us for support
Preferences: Your app blocking preferences and settings
Information Collected Automatically
The Application collects information such as:
Your device's IP address
Pages visited, time/date of visits, duration of use
Device OS and model information
Focus Data: Time spent in focus sessions, blocked app categories (processed locally)
Browsing history or specific app usage details beyond blocking statistics
Some personally identifiable info (e.g. email, name, user ID) may be requested to improve experience and support.
iOS Screen Time API
Phone Jail uses Apple's Screen Time API to provide app blocking functionality. This allows us to:
Monitor and limit app usage on your device
Block access to selected apps during focus sessions
Provide usage analytics and insights
All Screen Time data is processed locally on your device and is not permanently stored or transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and maintain the Phone Jail app blocking functionality
Monitor and analyze usage to improve our service
Send technical notices and support messages
Detect and prevent technical issues
Provide customer support
Process payments and manage subscriptions (through third-party providers)
Data Storage and Processing
Your focus analytics, app blocking preferences, and usage statistics are primarily processed and stored locally on your device. Only aggregated, anonymized data is sent to our servers for service improvement purposes.
Data Categories
Data Linked to You:
Contact Information (email, if provided)
User Identifiers (anonymous user ID)
Data Not Linked to You:
Usage Data (app blocking patterns)
Diagnostics (crash reports, performance data)
Third Party Access
We may share anonymized data with services such as:
Data may also be shared to comply with legal obligations or protect user safety.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
Access Your Data: You can request a copy of your personal data
Update Your Information: You can update your account information at any time
Delete Your Data: You can request deletion of your personal data
Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
Opt-Out
You can stop all data collection by uninstalling the app from your device. You can also:
Disable analytics collection in app settings
Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Data Retention
User data is kept as long as the app is used, and a reasonable time after. When we no longer need to use your information, we will delete it from our systems and records or anonymize it. For deletion requests, email: smartclickdeveloper@gmail.com
Security
We use electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your data. These measures include:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal information
Secure development practices
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
iOS App Store Privacy
This privacy policy complies with Apple App Store requirements. Our app's privacy details are also available on the App Store listing, including:
Data collection practices
Privacy nutrition labels
App permissions and their purposes
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Changes
This policy may be updated. Please check this page regularly. Continued use means acceptance. We will notify you of any changes by updating the effective date.