Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Focusspace

Effective Date: 10/20/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Focusspace ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

  • Voice and Text Input: When you use the AI Calendar Scheduler feature, we collect voice recordings and text inputs that you provide. This data is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing to generate calendar events.

  • Calendar Data: The calendar events generated are stored locally on your device. We do not collect or store your calendar data on our servers.

  • Notification Data: We may collect information related to your notification preferences to send you reminders for calendar events and updates on app blocking statuses.

2.2 Non-Personal Data

  • Device Information: We may collect non-personal information such as device type, operating system, and app version to improve the App's performance. This information does not identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • AI Processing: Your voice recordings and text inputs are sent to OpenAI for processing to create calendar events. This data is used solely for this purpose.

  • Notifications: To send you notifications for upcoming calendar events and updates on app blocking sessions. These notifications help you stay on track with your schedule and focus goals.

  • Provide and Maintain the App: To enable the core functionalities of the App, such as the AI Calendar Scheduler and App Blocking features.

  • Improve User Experience: To analyze usage patterns and make improvements to the App.

4. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenAI Services

  • Data Transmission to OpenAI: When you use the AI Calendar Scheduler, your voice and text inputs are transmitted to OpenAI's servers for natural language processing.

  • OpenAI's Privacy Policy: OpenAI may process and store your data according to their privacy policy. We encourage you to review OpenAI's Privacy Policy at https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy.

  • Data Security: All data transmitted to OpenAI is encrypted during transit using industry-standard encryption protocols.

4.2 On-Device Processing for App Blocking

  • Apple's Screen Time API: For the App Blocking feature, we use Apple's Screen Time API, which manages app usage data on-device. We do not collect or store any app usage data on our servers.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information stored on your device and during transmission to OpenAI. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights and Control

  • Access and Correction: You can access and edit your personal information directly within the App.

  • Permissions Management: You can control the App's access to certain information via your device's settings (e.g., microphone, calendar access, notifications).

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain features by adjusting settings within the App or on your device.

7. Permissions Required

The App requires the following permissions:

  • Microphone Access: To capture voice input for the AI Calendar Scheduler.

  • Calendar Access: To create and manage calendar events.

  • Notifications Access: To send you notifications for upcoming calendar events and app blocking updates.

  • App Usage Access: To enable the App Blocking functionality using Apple's Screen Time API.

These permissions are essential for the App's core functionalities, and we do not use them to collect or store your personal data on our servers beyond what is necessary to provide the service.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

  • Voice and Text Data: Voice recordings and text inputs sent to OpenAI may be retained by OpenAI according to their data retention policies.

  • Local Storage: All generated calendar events, notification settings, and app blocking configurations are stored locally on your device.

  • User Control: You can delete your data at any time by uninstalling the App or deleting data within the App's settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App and will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the App after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding personal data protection, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable. You may have rights under these laws, including:

  • Right to Access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@focusspace.ai

13. Consent

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.