The Short Version: CreateMore is designed with privacy at its core. Your creative and consumption data stays on your device by default. We never sell, share, or use your data for advertising. You have complete control over your information.
Overview
CreateMore ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how CreateMore handles your information, including our innovative automatic consumption tracking feature on iOS and optional cloud sync capabilities.
1. Information We Collect
Creative Session Data
- Session type, duration, start/end times
- Activity categories and projects
- Notes and reflections you add
- Manual session entries
Automatic Consumption Tracking (iOS only, with your permission)
- App usage duration from Screen Time API
- Start and end times of app sessions
- Names of applications accessed
- This data is collected ONLY with your explicit permission through iOS Family Controls
Account Information (Optional)
- Email address (for account creation)
- Username (optional)
- Profile information you choose to provide
Device Information
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
- Crash reports and performance data (anonymous, if enabled)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide automatic tracking of consumption sessions
- Calculate your create vs. consume balance
- Generate productivity insights and trends
- Sync your data across your own devices (if enabled)
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Send important service updates (if opted in)
We NEVER:
- Share your Screen Time data with third parties
- Share your usage data with parents, employers, or guardians
- Use your consumption data for advertising
- Sell or rent your personal information
- Allow others to view your private session data
- Track your usage across apps or websites for marketing
3. Screen Time and Family Controls Data (iOS)
Special iOS Permissions
CreateMore requests access to Screen Time data through Apple's Family Controls framework solely to:
- Automatically log your personal consumption sessions
- Provide insights about your digital habits
- Help you understand time allocation between creating and consuming
Important Privacy Protections
- Screen Time data never leaves your device without your action
- You can disable Screen Time tracking at any time in iOS Settings
- Automatic consumption data can be deleted at any time
- This data is for YOUR personal insight only
- We cannot and do not share this data with anyone else
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage (Primary)
- All session data is primarily stored on your device using SQLite
- Screen Time data is processed locally first
- You can use the app entirely offline
- Data is protected by iOS/Android sandboxing
- Local storage encryption provided by your device's OS
Cloud Sync (Optional)
If you choose to enable cloud sync:
- Data syncs to our secure Supabase servers
- Encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3
- Encrypted at rest using AES-256
- Only accessible with your account credentials
- Syncs only between your own devices
- You maintain full control and can disable at any time
5. Data Retention and Deletion
You have complete control over your data retention:
- Delete individual sessions at any time
- Export all your data in CSV format
- Account deletion removes all server data within 30 days
- Local data deletion is immediate
- Screen Time permissions can be revoked instantly in iOS Settings
- Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all local data
6. Your Rights and Controls
You have the right to:
- Access all data we have about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Disable automatic tracking while keeping manual tracking
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of any analytics or crash reporting
- Use the app completely offline without an account
- Control which devices sync your data
7. Children's Privacy
CreateMore is designed for personal productivity and is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. This app is for individual use only and does not support parental monitoring features. The app's automatic tracking features are designed for personal insight, not supervision by others.
8. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services:
- Supabase - For optional cloud sync (encrypted)
- Crash reporting - Anonymous, can be disabled
- No advertising networks
- No tracking pixels
- No social media integrations
- No data brokers or aggregators
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any material changes via:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if you've provided one)
- Prominent notice on our website
Changes will be noted with a new "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or questions:
11. Legal Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- Google Play Store Policies
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- iOS Family Controls and Screen Time API requirements
Our Privacy Commitment
CreateMore is built on the principle that your digital habits are personal. Whether you're tracking creative work or monitoring consumption through our automatic Screen Time integration, your data belongs to you. We provide the tools for self-awareness and improvement, not surveillance. Your journey to balance creation and consumption remains private, secure, and entirely under your control.