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Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Welcome to Guard! We take your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Types of Information We Collect

Guard collects the following types of information:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version, and other basic device information

• Usage Data: App usage frequency, feature usage, error logs, and other anonymous usage data

• Location Information: When you enable location-based app restrictions, we access your location information

• Screen Time Data: App usage time data obtained through iOS Screen Time API

• Purchase Information: Records of in-app purchases made through the App Store

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

• Personal Identifiable Information: We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or other personal identifiable information

• App Content: We cannot access content, messages, or files within your other applications

• Specific App Usage Details: While we can restrict app access, we cannot see your specific actions within applications

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Purpose of Use

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve app functionality

• To implement location-based app restrictions

• To analyze app performance and usage patterns

• To process in-app purchases

• To provide customer support

• To fix technical issues and bugs

2.2 Data Anonymization

We anonymize all collected data to ensure individual identification is not possible. All analytics data is used in aggregated form.

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics, provided by Google

• Firebase Crashlytics: For error reporting and performance monitoring

• App Store Connect: For processing in-app purchases

3.2 Data Sharing Limitations

We will not:

• Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties

• Share your personal information with advertisers

• Share your personal information without your explicit consent

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

We implement the following measures to protect your data:

• Industry-standard data encryption technologies

• Regular security updates

• Limited employee access to personal data

• Regular security audits

4.2 Data Storage

Your data is primarily stored in:

• Your device's local storage

• iCloud (if you have enabled iCloud sync)

• Secure cloud servers (anonymous analytics data only)

5. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: To know what information we have collected about you

• Right of Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate information

• Right of Erasure: To request deletion of your personal information

• Right of Restriction: To request limitation of our processing of your information

• Right of Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured format

6. Children's Privacy

Guard is suitable for users aged 4 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 4. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We recommend that parents or guardians provide appropriate supervision when children use this app.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to servers outside your country/region for processing. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will:

• Post notifications within the app

• Update the "Last Updated" date on this page

• Release new versions in the app store

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need to exercise your rights, please contact us through:

• Twitter: @Guard

• Discord: https://discord.gg/VA7ntEht

• In-App Feedback: Through the #in-app feedback channel in our Discord server

10. Legal Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of your country/region. If you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant regulatory authority.

Last Updated: August 29, 2025