Gentle Screen Time is built to pace your apps — not to watch you. Here is exactly what we collect, what we never do, and how subscriptions are handled.
last updated · 5 june 2026
Gentle Screen Time collects a limited amount of anonymous usage information through our analytics provider. Gentle Screen Time additionally sends technical data needed for Live Activity timers. The sections below describe these practices in detail.
To improve Gentle Screen Time we use Mixpanel, a privacy-compliant analytics service. Mixpanel helps us understand general app usage trends (for example, how many people complete onboarding or view the premium upgrade screen).
Mixpanel collects anonymous usage data only. No personal information (such as name, email, or individual browsing history) is ever collected, stored, or shared. Mixpanel is fully GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Most functionality is handled locally on your device. To support Live Activity updates (such as cooldown timers displayed on your Lock Screen), Gentle Screen Time sends limited technical data to our secure servers hosted on Microsoft Azure. This data includes:
This data is used exclusively to send push notifications that update your Live Activity widget. No personal information, user profiles, or browsing activity is collected or stored. Push tokens are not linked to any identifying information and are only used for the duration of an active session.
Gentle Screen Time uses Mixpanel as its analytics provider. No personal information is shared with this service, and all data is processed in accordance with Apple's privacy guidelines and applicable laws.
Gentle Screen Time offers subscription-based features that are processed entirely through Apple's App Store.
We do not collect, store, or process any payment information, billing addresses, credit card details, or other financial data. All subscription transactions are handled exclusively by Apple through their secure App Store infrastructure.
Apple acts as the sole payment processor for all subscription transactions. When you purchase a subscription, your payment information (credit card, billing address, payment methods) is transmitted directly to Apple and is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. We never receive or have access to your payment details.
Your subscription status and purchase history are managed entirely within Apple's systems and can be viewed through your Apple ID account settings.
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Renewal charges will be processed by Apple according to your chosen subscription plan.
You can cancel your subscription at any time through your device's Settings app or through the App Store. To cancel:
You will continue to have access to subscription features until the end of your current billing period.
All refund requests are handled by Apple according to their standard refund policy. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com or contact Apple Support directly.
If you delete Gentle Screen Time from your device, any active subscription remains until you cancel it through your Apple ID settings. Simply deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.
Neither app knowingly collects personal data from children. Gentle Screen Time is often used by parents to manage screen time for their family, but its data practices are the same regardless of who uses it.
If any changes are made to this privacy policy, the updated version will be posted on our website with the new effective date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@gentlescreentime.app.