Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 30, 2026

iPause is built to respect your privacy. The app runs locally on your Mac. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on our servers.

What iPause stores locally

To remember your preferences and stats across launches, iPause saves the following on your device only, using macOS UserDefaults:

• Your timer settings (work and break durations, randomization, sounds, theme).
• Kids Mode configuration (PIN hash, screen-time limits, allowed actions).
• Break history and screen-time totals for up to the last 90 days.
• Your weekly schedule and custom exercises.

None of this data leaves your Mac. There is no analytics SDK, no telemetry, and no tracking.

StoreKit and subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe or purchase Lifetime access, Apple handles the transaction through StoreKit. iPause only receives your subscription/entitlement status from Apple — we never see your payment information. Subscription terms and Apple's privacy practices apply.

Notifications

iPause uses macOS notifications to deliver break alerts, blink reminders, and posture reminders. You can revoke notification permission at any time in System Settings › Notifications › iPause.

Children's privacy

Kids Mode is designed to help parents manage screen time on a shared device. All Kids Mode data — PIN, screen-time logs, and limits — stays on the device. iPause does not knowingly collect any information from children.

Third-party services

iPause does not embed third-party analytics, advertising, or data brokers. The app communicates with Apple's StoreKit services only to process purchases, restore purchases, and verify subscription or Lifetime access.

Your control

You can clear all stored data by removing iPause from your Mac. If you also remove iPause's local data, all information stored by the app is deleted from your Mac.

Your rights

Because iPause does not collect or store your personal information on our servers, there is no account information for us to access, modify, or delete.

Changes to this policy

If we make material changes to this policy, we'll update the "Last updated" date above and post the new version on this page.

Contact

Questions or concerns? Email nickmailbox1986@gmail.com.

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