Effective Date: February 17, 2026
Overview
Focus Pause is a focus management app that helps you practice mindful breathing and clarify your purpose before opening certain apps. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we handle your information.
Data Collection & Storage
Focus Pause follows a local-first design principle:
- All data is stored locally on your device (via Core Data)
- We do not operate any servers, and we do not collect, upload, or store any of your personal data
- We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking tools
Types of Locally Stored Data
The following data is stored only on your device for the app to function properly:
- Monitored app information (app identifiers) you configure
- Purpose options (custom text you create)
- Focus session records (start time, end time, planned duration)
- Interception event records (timestamps, trigger source)
Screen Time API & FamilyControls
Focus Pause uses Apple's Screen Time API and FamilyControls framework to monitor and limit app usage. These APIs are provided by Apple and are subject to Apple's privacy protections:
- Screen Time data is managed by iOS; Focus Pause cannot access usage details of other apps
- FamilyControls authorization is used solely to set app usage restrictions
- Related data is shared between the app and its extension via App Group and never leaves your device
Shortcuts Integration
Focus Pause uses iOS Shortcuts to implement app interception. Shortcut execution happens entirely on your device with no network communication involved.
Subscriptions & Payments
Focus Pause offers a subscription service (VIP). All payments are processed through Apple's App Store:
- We do not collect or store any payment information
- Subscription status is verified through Apple's StoreKit framework
- For payment-related privacy, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy
Children's Privacy
Focus Pause is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: caffe.two@gmail.com