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Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 17, 2026

Black Out ("the app") is developed by Valters ("we", "us"). This policy describes how the app handles your information.

Data Collection

Black Out does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. There is no analytics, no tracking, and no advertising.

Data Stored on Your Device

The following data is stored locally on your device and never leaves it:

• Focus modes you create (name, selected apps, duration, NFC tag identifier)
• Session history (start time, end time, completion status)
• App and category selections for blocking (stored as opaque tokens provided by Apple's Family Controls API)

Screen Time / Family Controls

Black Out uses Apple's Screen Time API (Family Controls and ManagedSettings frameworks) to block apps during focus sessions. This access is requested on first launch and can be revoked at any time in Settings. The app uses this API solely as a self-directed focus tool, not for parental controls or monitoring of other users.

NFC

The app reads NFC tag identifiers to start and end focus sessions. Tag identifiers are stored locally on your device. No data is written to NFC tags.

Third-Party Services

Black Out does not use any third-party services, SDKs, or APIs beyond Apple's system frameworks.

Children's Privacy

Black Out is not directed at children under 13. The app does not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be directed to: hello@valters.me