Privacy Policy for Little Trees: Screen Time
Effective Date: October 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Little Trees: Screen Time handles your information.
Information We Collect
We do not collect, store, or analyze your personal data.
- Local storage only: All app usage data (streaks, blocked app settings, progress, and tree growth) is stored entirely on your device. We never have access to this information.
- Friends feature (optional): If you choose to add friends, only your current streak count, total number of apps blocked, and last active time are uploaded to enable the friends leaderboard feature. This minimal data is only used to display your progress to friends you've connected with.
- We do not collect personal information such as your name, address, email, or any other identifying details.
- We do not track which specific apps you block or when you use them.
How We Use Information
- To provide the app's core features entirely on your device (screen time tracking, streaks, and tree growth).
- To display your streak count, total blocked apps count, and last active time to friends you've connected with (only if you use the friends feature).
- We do not use your data for advertising, analytics, or any other purpose.
Data Storage and Sharing
- All data is stored locally on your device.
- If you use the friends feature, only your streak count, total apps count, and last active time are uploaded to our servers solely for the purpose of showing this information to your friends.
- We never sell, share, analyze, or use your data for any purpose other than displaying it to friends you've chosen to connect with.
- We do not share your information with third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): For user authentication and storing friends leaderboard data (streak count, apps blocked count, last active time only). Data is stored on US servers.
- Firebase does not use your data for advertising or analytics.
- We do not use any analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
Screen Time API
Little Trees uses Apple's Screen Time API to help you track your app usage and manage screen time goals.
- All Screen Time data is processed entirely on your device.
- Screen Time data is NEVER uploaded to our servers.
- We only use this data locally to display your progress, maintain your streaks, and grow your virtual tree.
- We do not know which specific apps you block or when you use them.
Data Retention and Deletion
If you use the friends feature, your data (streak count, total blocked apps, and last active time) is stored on our Firebase servers (US region) for as long as your account is active.
You can delete all your data instantly at any time:
- In-app: Go to Profile > Reset All Data
- Via email: Contact littletreesapp@gmail.com
Deletion is immediate and permanent. All server-stored data is deleted instantly, and local data is removed from your device.
Security Measures
- All data transmitted between your device and Firebase servers is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption.
- Authentication is handled securely through Firebase Auth.
- Friends feature data stored on Firebase uses standard security rules to ensure only you and your connected friends can view your information.
- Local app data uses Apple's standard encryption for iOS devices.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your friends data by emailing us.
- Delete: Instantly delete all data via Profile > Reset All Data, or email us.
- Opt-out: The friends feature is entirely optional. You can use Little Trees without creating an account or connecting with friends.
Geographic Compliance
- EU users: You have the right to access, correct, and delete your data under GDPR.
- California residents: You may request information about data collection and opt-out of data sharing under CCPA.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or via email. Your continued use of Little Trees after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: littletreesapp@gmail.com
Little Trees: Screen Time is committed to helping you build healthier screen time habits while protecting your privacy.