Privacy Policy

1. What Slate Does

Slate helps users block selected apps, app categories, websites, or device distractions during routines such as sleep, studying, mornings, evenings, or focus sessions. Slate may use Apple Screen Time-related frameworks, NFC scanning, scheduled blocking, and user-created routines to provide these features.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to provide, improve, secure, and support Slate.

The Slate app does not require an account. When you place an order, contact support, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Shipping and billing address
• Order contents, transaction amount, fulfillment, and support history
• Messages, photographs, or other information you voluntarily send to support

Slate App Data

The app can provide its core functionality without an account or internet connection. Routine and preference information may be stored locally on your iPhone.

Depending on the app version, settings, and diagnostic permissions, Slate or Apple may process:

• Blocking routines and schedules
• Selected blocking modes
• Session start and end times
• Whether a blocking session is active
• Activity history, such as completed sessions
• App preferences and settings
• Onboarding progress
• Crash reports and diagnostic information

NFC Block Data

Depending on Apple's privacy-protective APIs, Slate may store app, category, website, or shield-selection data needed to apply blocking. Where Apple provides protected or opaque tokens, Slate uses those tokens only to provide the blocking feature.

When you use a Slate NFC Block, we may collect or store:

• Block or tag ID
• Block name or number
• Whether the Block is connected to your device
• NFC scan events
• Whether a scan successfully blocked or unblocked apps
• Duplicate-scan or setup status during onboarding

Device and Technical Data

NFC tags only store or open a tag identifier or URL. NFC tag IDs are not passwords and should not be treated as secret by themselves.

We may collect:

• Device type
• iOS version
• App version
• Crash reports
• Diagnostic logs
• Basic usage events
• IP address or approximate region from website or server logs

Website Data

When you visit our website, PostHog and our hosting provider may collect:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages viewed
• Referring pages
• Basic analytics
• Cookies or similar technologies if enabled
• Session interactions or replay data configured to avoid payment-card collection

3. Information We Do Not Sell

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not use your Slate blocking data to target ads.

We do not use your selected blocked apps, routines, NFC scans, or focus sessions for third-party advertising.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide app-blocking and unblocking features
• Connect NFC Blocks to your app
• Run onboarding
• Save routines and preferences
• Detect duplicate or invalid NFC scans
• Apply and remove app shields
• Process and fulfill purchases
• Improve reliability and performance
• Debug crashes or technical issues
• Prevent abuse or unauthorized access
• Respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Screen Time, Family Controls, and Permissions

Slate may ask for permission to use Apple Screen Time-related features, such as Family Controls, Managed Settings, Device Activity, or similar Apple frameworks.

These permissions are used to let Slate block and unblock selected apps, categories, or websites.

Slate does not use these permissions to access private messages, photos, calls, passwords, or unrelated personal content.

You can revoke permissions through iOS settings where available, but some Slate features may stop working if permissions are removed.

6. NFC Tags and Security

Slate NFC Blocks work by storing or opening a tag identifier or URL.

Anyone with physical access to a tag may be able to scan or copy the NFC data. For that reason:

• Slate does not treat the NFC URL alone as proof of identity.
• Production tags should use random, non-guessable IDs.
• Backend verification may be used to confirm that a tag is real, registered, and connected to the correct user or device.
• You should not share your Slate tag URL or tag ID publicly.

7. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate Slate. These currently include Stripe for payment processing, Vercel for website hosting, PostHog for website analytics, Apple for the app and iOS platform, and carriers or fulfillment providers used to deliver orders.

• Hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Crash-reporting providers
• Payment processors
• Shipping carriers and fulfillment providers
• Customer support tools

Required Sharing

These providers may only use information to provide services to Slate.

We may also share information if required to:

• Comply with law
• Respond to legal requests
• Protect Slate, users, or others
• Investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Complete a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets

8. Data Retention

We keep information for as long as needed to provide Slate, fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

You may request access to or deletion of personal information by contacting us at support@blockedbyslate.com.

Some information may remain in backups, logs, or records for a limited period where required for security, legal, or operational reasons.

9. Your Choices

You may be able to:

• Change app settings
• Delete routines or activity history
• Disconnect NFC Blocks
• Revoke iOS permissions
• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of certain analytics if offered

10. Children and Teens

To make a request, contact support@blockedbyslate.com.

Slate is not directed to children under 13.

If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Users under the age of majority should use Slate only with permission from a parent or guardian.

11. International Users

Slate may process information in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

12. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping your iPhone and Slate Blocks secure.

We do not collect your complete payment-card number directly. Stripe processes payment-card information under its own terms and privacy policy.

13. Third-Party Services

Slate may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

Your use of Apple services, the App Store, iOS, Screen Time, and payment systems may also be subject to Apple's terms and privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may notify you through the app, website, email, or another reasonable method.

The updated policy will be effective when posted unless stated otherwise.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Slate

Email: support@blockedbyslate.com