Privacy Policy for Caught

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Caught (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app on iOS (and, where available, Android).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name/display name and email address (from Sign in with Apple or Google Sign-In).
• Pairing & Session Data: Partner connection details, active shield session status, and notification events to keep accountability partners synced.
• Usage Data: App interactions, device type, OS version, crash/diagnostic logs, and general analytics.
• Subscription State: Subscription entitlement status and purchase records.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide core features (e.g., connect you with your accountability partner, sync shield sessions, and notify your partner when apps are accessed).
• Operate and improve the app (e.g., performance tuning, bug fixing, and analytics).
• Enforce usage limits, prevent abuse, and maintain service reliability.
• Communicate updates, changes, or support responses.

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate the app, which process data under their respective privacy standards:

• Cloud Infrastructure & Authentication: To securely authenticate users, sync real-time partner sessions, and deliver push notifications.
• Subscription & Payment Processors: To handle in-app payments, verify subscription entitlements, and process transactions securely without storing payment card details on our servers.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with service providers needed to run the app and only for the purposes described above. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the service.

5. Data Retention

• Account, pairing, and subscription data are retained while your account is active.
• Shielding settings and local app configurations remain on your device.
• Diagnostic and analytics data are retained for a reasonable period to operate and improve the app.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and partner pairing history
• Opt-out of analytics (where applicable)

You can contact us at support@caught-app.com to exercise these rights.

7. Use of Device Controls & Privacy

What We Process: Caught utilizes native device controls (such as iOS FamilyControls and ManagedSettings) to allow you and your partner to set shielding rules.

Purpose of Use: Device activity controls are used exclusively to shield selected applications and notify your partner during active accountability sessions.

Data Processing and Storage: Your specific app selections, browsing history, and private messages remain strictly on your device. We do not read, transmit, or store private message contents or browsing activity on external servers.

Security and Privacy: All API communication is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS encryption.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of Caught after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

support@caught-app.com