PhoneVault ("the App") is a focus/productivity app that uses your device's camera and motion sensors to place a virtual "vault" in your environment via Augmented Reality, and detects when your phone is moved. This policy explains what data the App handles and how.
Camera: The App uses your device's camera solely to detect a horizontal surface and place the virtual vault using Apple's ARKit framework. Camera images are processed entirely on your device in real time. The App does not record, store, or transmit camera footage or photos to us or to any third party.
Motion Sensors: The App uses your device's accelerometer and gyroscope (Core Motion) to detect when your phone is moved. This data is processed on-device and is not stored or transmitted.
Sign-In Information: If you choose to sign in with Apple, we receive a name and/or email address depending on what you or Apple allows. This information is stored locally on your device only. We do not operate a server or database that stores your account information.
Usage Data: Session history, streaks, and statistics you generate while using the App (e.g. how long you focused, how many sessions you've completed) are stored locally on your device only, using Apple's standard on-device storage. This data is not transmitted to us.
Subscription/Payment Information: Purchases are processed entirely by Apple via the App Store and StoreKit. We do not receive or store your payment card details. We may receive confirmation from Apple that a subscription is active, in order to unlock features within the App.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
Because the App does not operate its own server, all personal data described above is stored locally on your device. You can delete this data at any time:
The App is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this same address with an updated "Last updated" date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: phonevaultapp@gmail.com
By downloading or using PhoneVault ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
PhoneVault is a focus/productivity app that uses Augmented Reality (ARKit) to place a virtual "vault" on a real surface, and uses your device's motion sensors to detect when your phone has been moved away from that location. The App is intended to help you reduce phone distractions during focus sessions.
PhoneVault relies on your device's camera-based AR tracking and motion sensors, which are inherently estimation-based technologies. The App does not physically lock, restrain, or prevent you from picking up or using your phone. Detection accuracy can be affected by lighting, surface texture, tracking loss, and other environmental factors. The App also cannot monitor your phone while it is in the background or your device is asleep/locked — this is a limitation of iOS, not a defect in the App. You acknowledge and accept these limitations by using the App.
The App offers a free tier with a limited number of vault locks per day, and an optional auto-renewing weekly subscription ("Unlimited") that removes this limit. Subscription price and terms are shown at the point of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions on your device, or via the "Manage Subscription" option within the App.
You may sign in using Sign in with Apple to access certain features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your sign-in credentials, which are managed by Apple, not by us.
You agree not to misuse the App, attempt to reverse-engineer it, or use it in any way that violates applicable law.
The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that detection will be 100% accurate.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Questions about these Terms can be sent to: phonevaultapp@gmail.com