Our Privacy Commitment

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At The Off Switch, we believe that digital wellbeing tools should respect your privacy completely. This comprehensive privacy policy explains our approach to data collection, storage, and usage.

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How The Off Switch Works

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The Off Switch uses a physical token to trigger digital boundaries on your device. All configurations, settings, and usage statistics are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to external servers or third parties.

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Data Collection and Storage

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What We Collect

• App Settings: Your preferences for which apps are blocked in each mode

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What We Don't Collect

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• Personal identification information

• Location data

• Browsing history

• Content of notifications

• List of installed applications (this is processed locally via Screen Time API)

• Network activity

• Contact information

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How Data is Stored

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• All data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage mechanisms

• No data is ever uploaded to cloud servers or external databases

• Data is not shared across devices (each device maintains its own settings)

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Third-Party Services

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The Off Switch does not integrate with any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services. We believe in providing a clean, focused experience without unnecessary data collection.

• No analytics frameworks

• No advertising networks

• No social media integrations

• No user tracking technologies

• No cookies or similar technologies

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Data Security

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Although we don't collect or transmit your data, we take several measures to ensure the security of your local data:

• App settings are stored using iOS's secure storage mechanisms

• We implement best practices for secure coding

• Regular security audits of our codebase

• Prompt updates to address any potential vulnerabilities

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Children's Privacy

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The Off Switch does not knowingly collect any data from children under 16. Since all data remains on the device and no information is transmitted externally, parents can be confident that their children's privacy is protected when using our app.

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Your Rights and Choices

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Since all data is stored locally on your device, you maintain complete control over your information:

• Access: All your data is accessible directly within the app

• Deletion: You can reset all settings within the app, or simply delete the app to remove all associated data

• Correction: You can modify any settings directly within the app

• Portability: Not applicable as data is not transmitted or stored externally

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App Permissions

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The Off Switch requires the following permissions to function properly:

• Screen Time API Access: To enable app blocking functionality (remains on your device)

• NFC Access: To read the physical Off Switch token

• Notification Access: To manage notifications in different modes (optional)

• All permissions are used solely for the core functionality of the app and not for data collection purposes.

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Changes to Our Privacy Policy

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Future updates to The Off Switch will maintain our commitment to privacy. If we ever need to make changes that affect user privacy, we will:

• Update this policy

• Notify users through the app

• Obtain consent where required by law

• Never retroactively change our data practices without explicit consent

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Legal Compliance

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The Off Switch is designed to comply with global privacy regulations including:

• General Data Protection Regulaton (GDPR)

• UK Data Protection Act

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this policy, please don't hesitate to reach out:

• Email: info@tnxconsulting.co.uk

• Website: https://www.off-switch.co.uk

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Last Updated

This privacy policy was last updated on 22/06/2025