Privacy Policy — Respite

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Respite is a screen-time blocker that works entirely on your own device. This policy explains what data the app uses and — more importantly — what data the app does not collect, share, or transmit.

No data collection

Respite has no server of its own, no account, no login screen, and no third-party analytics or tracking services. All data the app needs to function (your chosen apps/categories, your schedules, your block history) is stored exclusively locally, in an App Group container that is only accessible to Respite and its system extensions on your device. None of it ever leaves the device.

Use of Apple's Screen Time functionality (Family Controls)

Respite uses Apple's FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity frameworks to block apps and categories that you choose yourself, according to a schedule you set yourself. This use falls under Apple's terms for individuals managing their own device for focus/productivity — not for parental control over someone else's device, and not for advertising or measurement purposes.

Important technical detail: which specific apps you select is not visible or readable to Respite itself. Apple only returns an opaque token per chosen app/category — no app name, no bundle ID. Respite is therefore unable to read this selection, let alone share it.

Purchases

Subscriptions (Respite Unlimited) are handled entirely through Apple's StoreKit. Respite has no payment server of its own and does not process or store any payment or credit card data — that is handled exclusively by Apple, under Apple's own privacy policy.

Retention

Logged block sessions (for the weekly summary) are stored locally for a maximum of 35 days and then automatically deleted. You can delete the app at any time to immediately erase all locally stored data.

No sharing with third parties

Respite does not share usage or device data with third parties, advertisers, or data brokers — there is simply nothing to share, since everything stays on the device.

Changes

If this policy changes, the date at the top of this document will be updated.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to: hello@tryrespite.app