Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The developer. (“NoRot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with the NoRot mobile application and related services (the “App”).

We are the data fiduciary responsible for your personal data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”). This Policy is designed to comply with the DPDP Act, Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines, and generally accepted privacy practices for users worldwide.

By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. A Note on How NoRot Works

NoRot helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps using Apple’s Screen Time API and Family Controls framework.

Because of how these Apple frameworks are designed:

App monitoring happens entirely on your device.
Apple does not allow apps to access or transmit detailed Screen Time activity from your device.
Your app usage information (such as which apps you use and for how long) is processed locally to generate your Brain Score, streaks, statistics, insights, focus sessions, schedules, and challenges.
We do not receive, upload, store, or sell your detailed Screen Time or app usage data.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information processed only on your device

The following information is processed locally and never leaves your device:

Screen Time activity
App usage information
Focus sessions
Blocked app activity
Brain Score / Focus Score
Streaks
Daily statistics
Usage insights

This information is processed exclusively through Apple’s Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks.

b) Information you provide

Depending on how you use the App, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Account information (if you create an account)
Messages you send through support or feedback

c) Information collected automatically

To improve the App, we automatically collect limited technical information, including:

Device model
Device type
Operating system version
App version
Preferred language
Country or region (derived from device settings)
Crash reports
Performance diagnostics
Anonymous usage analytics
Subscription and purchase status (provided by Apple)

We never receive your payment card information.

d) Analytics

To understand how people use NoRot and improve the App, we use privacy-focused analytics services.

Analytics may collect information such as:

Screens viewed
Buttons tapped
Features used
Session duration
App launches
Feature adoption
Crash frequency
General performance metrics

Analytics does not include:

Screen Time data
Which apps you use
Time spent inside other apps
Your blocked apps
Family Controls data

Analytics data is used only to improve the reliability, usability, and performance of NoRot.

Where available, analytics data is aggregated, pseudonymized, or anonymized.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide and maintain the App
Generate Brain Scores, statistics, streaks, insights, and challenges
Sync account information (if applicable)
Process subscriptions through Apple
Respond to support requests
Improve features and user experience
Analyze App performance and feature usage
Detect crashes and bugs
Prevent abuse and fraud
Comply with legal obligations

We do not:

Sell personal information
Build advertising profiles
Share personal information with advertisers
Use Screen Time data for advertising

4. Legal Basis and Consent

Under the DPDP Act, we process your personal data based on your consent, which you provide by agreeing to this Privacy Policy and using the App.

Where applicable, we also process information for legitimate purposes permitted by law, including:

Providing requested services
Maintaining security
Improving application performance
Responding to customer requests

If you withdraw consent, some App functionality may no longer work.

Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, our legal bases include:

Consent
Performance of our contract with you
Legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the App

5. Device Permissions

NoRot requests access to Apple’s Screen Time and Family Controls APIs.

These permissions are used solely to:

Block selected apps
Schedule blocking sessions
Calculate Brain Score
Generate insights
Power focus sessions

You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

Revoking permission may disable certain features.

6. How We Share Information

We only share information in the following situations:

Apple

Apple processes:

Purchases
Subscriptions
Billing

under Apple’s own Privacy Policy.

Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help us operate the App, including providers for:

Analytics
Crash reporting
Cloud infrastructure
Authentication
Customer support
Subscription management

These providers may only process information on our behalf and under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with law
Respond to legal process
Protect users
Prevent fraud
Protect our rights and security

Business Transfers

If NoRot is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We never sell or rent your personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide the App
Improve our services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Most Screen Time and app usage information remains solely on your device.

If you delete the App, locally stored information is removed from your device.

Account and support information is deleted or anonymized when no longer needed or upon a valid deletion request.

Analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for product improvement.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

These include:

Secure data transmission
Access controls
Encryption where appropriate
Authentication protections
Monitoring for abuse

No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Where required by applicable law, we will notify affected users and regulators of qualifying data breaches.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Withdraw consent
Request information about how your data is used
Submit a grievance
Nominate another person to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity (under the DPDP Act)

Where GDPR applies, you may also have rights to:

Data portability
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact:

Email: getnorot@gmail.com

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

10. Children’s Privacy

NoRot is not intended for children under 9 years of age.

Under Indian law, processing personal data of individuals under 18 requires appropriate parental involvement where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

If you believe a child has provided personal information improperly, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. International Data Transfers

We are based in India.

If you access the App from another country, your information may be processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

12. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the DPDP Act:

Grievance Officer

Harshavardhan A.

Email: getnorot@gmail.com

We will acknowledge and address complaints within the timeframes required by applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If material changes are made, we will notify users by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, through the App.

Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Email: getnorot@gmail.com

Website: https://getnorot.com