Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 27, 2026
Privacy-First Design
Steps Block is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal data, and importantly, all data stays on your device.
Steps Block ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application.
Information We Collect
Health Data
With your permission, Steps Block reads your step count data from Apple Health. This data is:
- Used solely to track your progress toward your daily step goal
- Never transmitted to any external servers
- Never shared with third parties
- Stored only on your device
Screen Time Data
Steps Block uses Apple's Screen Time API to manage app restrictions. This data is:
- Managed entirely by Apple's frameworks
- Never accessible to us or transmitted off your device
- Protected by Apple's privacy safeguards
App Settings
Your preferences (step goals, wake time, blocked apps) are stored locally on your device using Apple's standard storage mechanisms.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification information (name, email, etc.)
- Location data
- Usage analytics or tracking
- Advertising identifiers
- Any data transmitted to external servers
No Backend Servers
Steps Block operates entirely on your device. We do not operate servers that collect, store, or process your data. There is no account creation, no cloud sync, and no data transmission.
Third-Party Services
Steps Block integrates with the following Apple services:
- Apple Health (HealthKit) - To read your step count
- Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) - To manage app restrictions
- App Store (StoreKit) - To process subscription purchases
These services are governed by Apple's privacy policies. We do not receive or store any data from these services beyond what is necessary for the app to function on your device.
Subscription Purchases
Subscription purchases are processed entirely through Apple's App Store. We do not have access to your payment information. Apple handles all billing and provides us only with anonymized purchase confirmations.
Children's Privacy
Steps Block is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.
Data Security
Since all data remains on your device and is managed by Apple's secure frameworks, your data benefits from iOS's built-in security features including:
- Device encryption
- Secure Enclave protection
- App sandboxing
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Your Rights
Since we don't collect or store your personal data on our servers, there is no data for us to provide, modify, or delete. All your data is under your control on your device. You can:
- Delete the app to remove all locally stored data
- Revoke Health and Screen Time permissions in iOS Settings
- Manage your subscription through the App Store