Privacy Policy | InwardFocus by GoInward.Me

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Overview

InwardFocus ("we", "our", or "us") is an iOS application developed by GoInward.Me. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our app.

The short version:InwardFocus uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps entirely on your device. Your focus schedules and affirmation preferences are stored locally on your iPhone and are never transmitted to our servers.

Information We Collect

We collect as little information as possible. Here's what we do and don't collect:

Focus schedules & block settings— stored locally on your device only, via Apple's Screen Time API. We have no access to which apps you choose to block.
Affirmation theme preferences — stored locally on your device. We do not transmit your selected themes or displayed quotes to our servers.
Early access form data — if you sign up for early access via our Typeform form, Typeform collects your name and email address on their platform. Please review Typeform's Privacy Policy for details.
Anonymous usage analytics— we may collect anonymised, aggregated crash reports and performance metrics through Apple's built-in tools. This data cannot be linked to you personally.

We do not collect your name, email address, location, contacts, browsing history, or any sensitive personal data within the app itself.

How We Use Your Information

The limited data we receive is used solely to operate and improve InwardFocus:

To provide the core app functionality (scheduling & blocking)
To deliver your chosen affirmation theme at the right times
To diagnose crashes and improve app stability via anonymous reports
To contact early-access sign-ups with updates about the app launch

We will never sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Apple Screen Time API

InwardFocus uses Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls framework to enforce app blocks. This means:

All blocking happens entirely on your device — no data about which apps you block is transmitted to GoInward.Me or any third party.
Apple governs access to the Screen Time API under their own privacy terms. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for details on how Apple handles this data.

Data Storage & Security

Your focus schedules and affirmation settings live only on your device in Apple's secure app sandbox. We apply industry-standard practices to any data we do handle, and we retain it only for as long as necessary.

If you delete the InwardFocus app, all locally stored app data is removed from your device automatically.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Apple App Store & iOS platform — Apple Privacy Policy
Typeform (early access sign-up form) — Typeform Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

InwardFocus is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. Because we store minimal data, most of your data lives entirely on your device and can be removed by deleting the app.

For any data held by us (e.g. early-access sign-up details), please contact us at the address below and we will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of InwardFocus after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

Email: hello@goinward.me
Instagram: @inwardfocus.app