Privacy Policy for FocusNest

Effective Date: July 10, 2025

UNGO (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how FocusNest (the “App”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Our Privacy Philosophy

We believe your data belongs to you. FocusNest is designed with privacy by design principles – we don’t collect, store, or access your personal data on our servers. All your focus sessions, tasks, energy tracking, and productivity data stays on your device and in your personal cloud storage accounts that you control.

Information We Don’t Collect

  • Personal Information: We don’t collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information
  • Focus Session Data: Your focus sessions, timers, and productivity metrics remain on your device
  • Task Information: All tasks, notes, and planning data stays private on your device
  • Energy Tracking: Your energy levels, mood data, and wellness information is never transmitted to us
  • Usage Analytics: We don’t track how you use the app or collect behavioral data
  • Location Data: We don’t access or collect your location information
  • Device Information: We don’t collect device identifiers, hardware details, or technical specifications

How Your Data is Stored

Local Storage

  • All app data is stored locally on your device using secure iOS storage mechanisms
  • Data includes: focus sessions, tasks, energy tracking, settings, and productivity analytics
  • This data is protected by your device’s built-in security features

iCloud Sync (Optional)

  • Your Choice: iCloud synchronization is entirely optional and controlled by you
  • Apple’s Privacy: When enabled, your data syncs through Apple’s iCloud service
  • End-to-End Encryption: Data synced to iCloud is encrypted and only accessible by you
  • No Access: We cannot access data stored in your iCloud account
  • Control: You can disable iCloud sync at any time in the app settings

Apple Health Integration (Optional)

  • Your Permission: Health data integration requires your explicit permission
  • HealthKit Only: Focus session data can be saved as mindfulness minutes to Apple Health
  • Apple’s Control: All health data is managed exclusively by Apple’s HealthKit
  • No Server Access: Health data never leaves the Apple ecosystem
  • Revocable: You can revoke health data permissions at any time

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

  • Advertising Only: We use Google AdMob solely to display advertisements
  • Limited Data: AdMob may collect limited technical information for ad serving
  • Google’s Policy: AdMob data collection is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy
  • No Personal Data: We don’t share any personal information with AdMob
  • Ad Preferences: You can manage ad preferences through your device settings

Google AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • iOS Security: We rely on Apple’s robust iOS security framework
  • Local Encryption: Data stored on your device is encrypted using iOS built-in encryption
  • No Data Transmission: Since we don’t collect data, there’s no risk of data breaches on our servers
  • Secure Development: Our app follows Apple’s security best practices

Access Control

  • Device Protection: Your data is protected by your device passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID
  • App Permissions: We only request permissions necessary for app functionality
  • Minimal Permissions: We use the principle of least privilege for all system access

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

  • Full Ownership: You own all data generated in the app
  • Local Access: View, modify, or delete any data directly in the app
  • Export Capability: Export your data in standard formats
  • Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all local data

iCloud Management

  • Apple Settings: Manage iCloud sync through iOS Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud
  • Selective Sync: Choose which app data syncs to iCloud
  • Account Control: Delete iCloud data through your Apple ID account management

Health Data Rights

  • HealthKit Control: Manage all health data permissions through iOS Health app
  • Granular Permissions: Control exactly what health data the app can access
  • Data Deletion: Remove health data directly through the Health app

Children’s Privacy

  • No Age Restrictions: The app doesn’t have specific age limitations
  • No Data Collection: We don’t collect personal information from users of any age
  • COPPA Compliance: While we don’t specifically target children, our no-data-collection approach inherently protects children’s privacy
  • Parental Guidance: We recommend parental guidance for younger users in setting healthy focus habits

International Privacy

GDPR Compliance (European Union)

  • No Personal Data: Since we don’t collect personal data, GDPR data processing requirements don’t apply
  • User Rights: Your rights to data access, correction, and deletion are fully maintained through local device control
  • Legal Basis: No legal basis needed as no personal data processing occurs

CCPA Compliance (California)

  • No Sale of Data: We don’t sell personal information because we don’t collect it
  • Consumer Rights: Your right to know, delete, and opt-out are inherently protected
  • Transparency: This policy provides full transparency about our minimal data practices

Advertising and Analytics

Advertisement Display

  • Google AdMob: Used only for displaying relevant advertisements
  • No Behavioral Tracking: We don’t track your behavior for advertising purposes
  • Ad Choices: Manage advertising preferences through iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising

No Analytics Platforms

  • No Third-Party Analytics: We don’t use Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics, or similar services
  • No Usage Tracking: We don’t track how you use app features
  • No Performance Monitoring: We don’t collect crash reports or performance data

Updates and Notifications

Policy Changes

  • Advance Notice: We’ll update this policy at least 30 days before any changes take effect
  • In-App Notification: Important privacy changes will be communicated through the app
  • Version History: Previous versions of this policy are available upon request

App Updates

  • Privacy-First Updates: All app updates maintain our commitment to privacy
  • New Features: Any new features requiring additional permissions will request explicit consent
  • Transparency: We’ll clearly communicate any privacy implications of new features

Data Retention

Local Data

  • User Control: Data remains on your device until you choose to delete it
  • App Deletion: Uninstalling the app permanently removes all local data
  • Manual Deletion: You can delete specific data types within the app settings

Cloud Storage

  • Apple’s Policies: iCloud data retention follows Apple’s iCloud terms
  • Health Data: HealthKit data retention follows Apple’s Health app policies
  • User Management: You control retention through your Apple ID and Health app settings

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: [email protected]
Company: UNGO
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 72 hours

Technical Details

Data Types We Don’t Collect

  • IP addresses
  • Device identifiers (UDID, IMEI)
  • Advertising IDs (beyond AdMob’s standard use)
  • Browsing history
  • App usage patterns
  • Crash logs or error reports
  • Performance metrics
  • Social media information
  • Contact lists
  • Photos or media files
  • Microphone or camera data
  • Network information
  • Calendar data
  • Biometric data (beyond HealthKit integration)

Permissions Explained

  • Notifications: To remind you about focus sessions and breaks
  • HealthKit (Optional): To save mindfulness minutes from focus sessions
  • iCloud (Optional): To sync your data across your Apple devices
  • Background App Refresh: To maintain timer functionality when app is backgrounded

Transparency Report

Data Requests

  • Government Requests: Since we don’t collect user data, we cannot provide user information to government agencies
  • Legal Compliance: We’ll notify users if any legal requirements affect our privacy practices
  • Third-Party Requests: We don’t respond to third-party data requests as we don’t possess user data

Security Incidents

  • No Data Breaches: Since we don’t store user data on servers, traditional data breaches cannot occur
  • App Security: We monitor for and address any app security vulnerabilities
  • Incident Reporting: Any security issues affecting user privacy will be transparently communicated

Conclusion

At UNGO, we believe the best privacy policy is one that makes data collection unnecessary. FocusNest is designed to give you a powerful productivity tool while keeping your personal information exactly where it belongs – with you.

Your focus sessions, productivity insights, and personal growth journey remain private and secure on your device. We’re here to help you achieve your goals, not to collect your data.

Last Updated: July 10, 2025
Version: 1.0
Company: UNGO
App: FocusNest

For the most current version of this Privacy Policy, please check the app settings or our website.