Minimized Personal Data Collection
- No account registration required.
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers as part of normal App use.
- If you email us (for example via in-app support), we receive the information you include in that message solely to respond.
Local Data Storage (On-Device)
Your App content and preferences are stored on your device:
- Local Content: Luaro lets you create custom unlock steps with your own text, photos, and videos. These media files and texts are processed and stored locally using Apple’s SwiftData framework and on-device file storage. We do not access your content, collect it, or transfer it to third-party servers.
- App Settings & Features: Preferences, blocking sessions, habits, and optional Perspective settings (such as a birth date and expected lifespan for the Life in Weeks view, and your self-reported screen-time averages/goals) are stored locally using iOS-native storage (UserDefaults, SwiftData).
- App Groups: We use App Groups so different parts of the App can work together on your device — such as the main app, blocking shields, Device Activity Report extensions, and Live Activities. This keeps that shared data on your device.
Separately, limited technical data may leave your device when you use subscriptions, analytics, or when the App reports a crash, as described in the sections below.
Apple Family Controls & Screen Time Data
The App uses Apple's native Family Controls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity frameworks to provide its core functionality (blocking apps and displaying usage reports).
- We do not have access to your browsing history, and we do not receive your Screen Time usage statistics.
- Usage report views are rendered in a separate process using Apple’s Device Activity Report extension. The report UI is generated on your device from system-provided data.
- Local Processing: Usage data for these reports is processed by iOS and presented to you on-device. This Screen Time information is not sent to our servers and is not accessible to the Developer.
Payments, Subscriptions & RevenueCat
The App offers In-App Purchases and Subscriptions processed via trusted third-party services:
- Apple App Store: All financial transactions are processed by Apple Inc. We do not collect or store credit card numbers, billing addresses, or any financial information. Your purchase history is managed by Apple according to their Privacy Policy.
- RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.) to facilitate subscription validation, receipt processing, and restoration of purchases.
Third-Party Analytics & Crash Diagnostics
Starting with version 1.5, we use Firebase services provided by Google to improve the App.
Firebase Analytics. We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App and to improve performance and user experience. Firebase Analytics may collect information such as app usage events, session information, device-related information, and diagnostic data. The specific information collected depends on the features enabled and the App’s configuration.
We use this information to analyze usage trends, improve existing features, and guide future updates. Data is processed by Google in accordance with its applicable privacy terms and policies.
Firebase Crashlytics. We use Firebase Crashlytics to diagnose crashes and stability issues. If the App crashes, Crashlytics may collect diagnostic information such as crash stack traces, device model, OS version, and an anonymous installation identifier. This data is used only to fix bugs and improve reliability. We do not use Crashlytics to collect your name, email address, photos, unlock-step content, or Screen Time statistics.
For more information, please see the Firebase Privacy and Security documentation .
Global Compliance & Your Rights
Most of your App content and settings remain only on your device. Limited technical and transactional data processed by Apple, RevenueCat, and Google Firebase is handled by those providers under their own privacy policies.
You maintain control over your local data and purchases:
- Delete locally stored App data by deleting the App from your device.
- Edit or delete sessions, habits, media, and settings within the App.
- Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID account settings.
- Contact us at support@luaro.app if you have questions about data processed by our third-party providers or wish to request assistance regarding your rights under applicable law.
Age Requirements
The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The App does not require account registration or age verification.
If you are under 18, please ensure you have parental consent before making any in-app purchases. Parents and guardians: if you believe your child under 13 is using the App and you have concerns, please contact us at support@luaro.app.
Data Retention & Deletion
Data stored by the App on your device remains there until you delete it or delete the App.
- Device deletion: When you delete the App, locally stored data (settings, preferences, media files, sessions, and habits) is removed from your device.
- Third-party services: Data processed by Apple, RevenueCat, and Google Firebase (such as purchase records, analytics events, and crash reports) is retained according to those providers’ policies and retention periods. Deleting the App does not automatically erase data already held by those services.
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. The current version is also available from within the App.