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Privacy Policy
Last updated September 17, 2026
The short version
Fokyo is built to keep your data close to you. Your Screen Time and app-usage information stays on your device — it is never uploaded to our servers. We keep only the small amount of information it takes to run your account, hold your blocks, and manage your subscription.
Information we collect
Account details. When you sign up we store your email address so we can sign you in and reach you about your account.
Subscription status. We store whether your plan is active, trialing, or cancelled, along with a subscription identifier from our billing provider. We do not store your card number or bank details.
Hard Mode configuration. If you use Hard Mode, we store the encrypted Screen Time passcode we generate for you and your cooling-off settings, so a release can be granted when the timer expires or a partner co-signs.
Diagnostics. We collect limited, aggregated usage and crash data to keep the app working. Where possible this is not tied to your identity.
What stays on your device
Fokyo uses Apple’s Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks to block apps. The details of which apps you use and for how long are read and enforced entirely on your iPhone. That information does not leave your device and we never see it.
How we use information
We use the information above to provide the app, authenticate you, hold your blocks, process your subscription, respond to support requests, and keep Fokyo secure and reliable. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.
Service providers
We rely on a small set of trusted providers to run Fokyo. They process data only on our behalf and only as needed:
- Authentication and account sign-in.
- Backend database and application hosting.
- Subscription billing, handled through the Apple App Store and our billing platform.
- Aggregated product analytics and crash reporting.
Subscriptions and billing
Paid plans are sold as auto-renewing subscriptions. Billing is handled by Apple through the App Store, so your payment details are held by Apple, not by Fokyo. We receive only your subscription status. You can view or cancel your subscription any time from your App Store subscriptions.
Data retention
We keep your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain certain records (for example, for tax or legal compliance).
Your choices and rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA. To make a request, email help@getfokyo.com.
Children
Fokyo is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age of digital consent in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.
Contact
Questions about your privacy or this policy? Email help@getfokyo.com.