Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/8/2025

Overview

Sharetime ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our iPhone Screen Time visualization and group sharing application.

Information We Collect

Sharetime accesses and collects your iPhone Screen Time data using Apple's official Screen Time APIs. We only access the Screen Time information that you explicitly authorize through iOS permissions. The data we collect includes:

  • App usage duration and frequency
  • Device pickup counts and screen time totals
  • App category information and usage patterns
  • Time-based usage statistics and trends
  • Account information for group functionality (username, email if provided)

All Screen Time data is collected through Apple's secure, official APIs and only with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Data

Your Screen Time data is used exclusively to:

  • Generate personalized usage visualizations and insights
  • Help you track and understand your digital habits
  • Provide accountability features and progress tracking
  • Enable group sharing functionality when you choose to join or create groups
  • Facilitate data comparison and social accountability features
  • Improve app functionality and user experience

We never use your data for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any purpose not directly related to Sharetime's core functionality.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal Screen Time data with third parties for commercial purposes. Your data may only be shared in the following limited circumstances:

  • With other group members when you explicitly choose to join a Sharetime group
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sharetime, our users, or others
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

Any analytics or diagnostic data collected is fully anonymized and cannot be linked to individual users.

Your Rights & Controls

You have the right to:

  • Delete your personal data at any time
  • Withdraw consent for data collection
  • Leave groups and stop data sharing

Data Retention

We retain your Screen Time data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email. Continued use of Sharetime after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.