Privacy Policy

Overview

Writeblock ("we," "our," or "the app") is a habit-forming journaling app that blocks selected apps until you write a journal entry. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

The short version: we don't collect any data. There are no servers, no accounts, and no tracking. Your journal entries and app preferences remain entirely on your device.

Information We Collect

None. Writeblock does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers. We do not require an account, email address, or any form of registration to use the app.

Local Data Storage

All data created within Writeblock is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework. This includes:

• Journal entries you write
• Your app blocking preferences and schedule
• Streak and usage statistics
• App settings and preferences

This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to export it or enable iCloud sync.

iCloud Sync

Pro users may optionally enable iCloud sync to synchronize their journal entries across Apple devices. When enabled:

• Your data is stored in your personal iCloud account via Apple's CloudKit framework
• The data is protected by Apple's security and privacy measures
• We (the developer) cannot access your iCloud data
• Apple's Privacy Policy governs iCloud data handling

iCloud sync is optional and disabled by default. You can enable or disable it at any time in the app settings.

Screen Time API (FamilyControls)

Writeblock uses Apple's Screen Time API (FamilyControls framework) to block and unblock apps on your device. Regarding this functionality:

• The list of apps you choose to block is stored only on your device
• App selection data is represented by opaque tokens that cannot be reverse-engineered into app identifiers
• This data is never transmitted to our servers (we have none) or to any third party
• Apple's privacy architecture ensures that neither we nor Apple can see which specific apps you have selected to block

Analytics and Tracking

Writeblock does not use any analytics or tracking services. We do not integrate with Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel, or any other analytics platform. There are no tracking pixels, no behavioral analytics, and no usage telemetry of any kind.

Advertising

Writeblock does not display advertisements. We do not integrate with any advertising networks or services.

Third-Party Services

Writeblock integrates with the following Apple services only:

• Apple StoreKit — for processing in-app purchases (Pro upgrade). Payment information is handled entirely by Apple and is not accessible to us.
• Apple CloudKit — for optional iCloud sync (Pro feature). Data is stored in your personal iCloud account under Apple's privacy protections.

We do not use any other third-party services, SDKs, or frameworks that collect user data.

Data Export

You can export all of your journal entries at any time in TXT or JSON format. This gives you full control over your data and the ability to migrate to another service whenever you choose.

Data Deletion

You have complete control over your data:

• In-app deletion — Use the "Delete All Data" option in Settings to permanently erase all journal entries and app data
• App deletion — Uninstalling Writeblock from your device removes all locally stored data
• iCloud data — If you used iCloud sync, you can manage your iCloud data through your device's iCloud settings

Since we do not store data on any servers, there is no account to delete or remote data to request removal of.

Children's Privacy

Writeblock is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal information from any user, this concern does not apply in practice.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@writeblock.app.