Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how ScreenFox ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website and services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

1. Controller Information

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Deyi Rao
Address: [To be added upon business registration]
Email: [Your email address]
Germany

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Website: Waitlist Registration

When you join our waitlist on the website, we collect:

• Email address

2.2 Website: Technical Data

When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Referrer URL

2.3 App: Local Data Only

The ScreenFox app does not require user accounts and does not collect or transmit your usage data to our servers. All data is stored locally on your device only:

• Screen time permissions and app selections you configure
• Your digital fox's health points (HP) and emotional state
• Daily usage limits and focus session history
• Streaks, tasks, achievements, XP, and leveling progress
• App preferences and settings

This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly use device backup features (e.g., iCloud backup) which are under your control.

2.4 App: Subscription Data

We use RevenueCat to process and track in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat receives:

• Anonymous transaction ID
• Subscription status and purchase history
• App installation identifier (not linked to personal identity)

RevenueCat does not have access to your screen time data, fox HP, usage history, or any other app content. Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple (App Store).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To send you updates about ScreenFox's launch and development
• To notify you when the app becomes available
• To respond to your inquiries
• To improve our website and services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you voluntarily provide your email address to join the waitlist, you consent to receive updates about ScreenFox.
• Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Technical data is processed to ensure website security and functionality.

5. Data Storage and Security

Website Data: Waitlist email addresses are stored using Supabase, a secure cloud database service with servers within the European Union.

App Data: All app usage data (screen time, HP, achievements, settings) is stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to this data. You maintain full control over this data through your device's settings and can delete it at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data.

Subscription Data: Purchase information is processed by Apple (App Store) and tracked via RevenueCat. See their privacy policies for details on how they handle transaction data.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any personal data we do hold against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address until:

• You request deletion of your data
• You unsubscribe from our communications
• We no longer need the data for the original purpose (e.g., after app launch, we may delete waitlist data)

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your email address].

8. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for the website to function properly. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For secure storage of waitlist email addresses. Supabase Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: For subscription and purchase tracking. RevenueCat Privacy Policy
• Apple App Store: For payment processing and subscription management. Apple Privacy Policy

10. Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Supabase data is stored within the EU. RevenueCat may process data in the US under Standard Contractual Clauses. Apple processes data according to their privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: [Your email address]