Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 4, 2026

Couch Potato Screen Lock is built to help you improve screen time habits. We design for privacy and keep your data on your device whenever possible.

Summary

No account is required to use the app.
Step counts, block lists, and habit stats are stored locally on your device.
In-app purchases are handled by Apple.

Information We Collect

The app uses on-device data to function:

Step data used to verify movement and unlock sessions.
Blocked app selections and lock schedules you configure.
Habit stats such as streaks, unlock counts, and achievements.

We do not collect contact lists, photos, or precise location.

How We Use Information

To lock and unlock the apps you select.
To show progress, streaks, and achievements.
To send optional reminders if you enable notifications.

Permissions

Screen Time access to apply app restrictions.
Motion access to count steps.
Notifications for lock reminders and daily check-ins (optional).

Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored locally on your device using iOS storage systems. You can delete the app to remove local data. Some settings may persist through iCloud backups if enabled on your device.

Website Analytics

Our website (couchpotatoscreenlock.com) uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to help us understand how visitors use the site.

Information collected by Google Analytics includes:

Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation path.
Approximate geographic location (city/country level, not precise).
Device type, browser, operating system, and screen resolution.
Referral source (how you arrived at the site).

This data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify individual visitors. Google Analytics data is processed by Google under their own privacy policy. No analytics are collected inside the iOS app itself.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

Sharing

We do not sell your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties for advertising. In-app purchases are processed by Apple, and Apple may collect purchase-related information as part of the App Store. Website analytics data is processed by Google as described above.

Children's Privacy

Couch Potato Screen Lock is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices

Disable notifications in iOS Settings at any time.
Revoke Screen Time access to remove all restrictions.
Delete the app to remove local data.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above and provide notice in the app or on this page.

Contact

Questions? Email us at [email protected].