EyeAway Privacy Policy

Introduction

EyeAway takes your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our EyeAway application. EyeAway is a minimalistic macOS app designed to help reduce digital eye strain by following the scientifically-backed 20-20-20 rule.

Privacy-First Philosophy

EyeAway is built with privacy as a core principle:

  • Zero Data Collection — We do not collect any personal information
  • No Internet Required — The app works completely offline
  • Local Storage Only — All data stays on your Mac
  • No Third-Party Sharing — Your information never leaves your device

Information We Collect

Usage Statistics (Optional & Local)

The app may track the following information locally for your personal analytics:

  • Break History — When you took breaks (stored locally only)
  • Daily Statistics — Your daily break patterns (stored locally only)
  • Streak Information — Consecutive days of healthy habits (stored locally only)
  • App Settings — Your preferences and customizations (stored locally only)

What We DON'T Collect

  • No personal identification information
  • No location data
  • No browsing history
  • No screen content or screenshots
  • No information about other apps you use
  • No network activity data

Data Sharing

No Third-Party Sharing

  • We do NOT share your data with any third parties
  • We do NOT sell your information
  • We do NOT use your data for advertising
  • We do NOT send data to external servers
  • The app works completely offline with no network communication

Data Storage

Local Storage Only

  • All data is stored locally on your Mac using macOS UserDefaults
  • Data is stored in the standard macOS application support directory
  • Information is only saved on your device
  • Data is not synchronized between devices
  • No cloud storage or remote backup

Storage Duration

  • Usage Statistics: Stored until you clear them in app settings
  • App Settings: Stored until app is deleted
  • Break History: Stored locally for analytics, can be cleared anytime
  • Custom Themes & Icons: Stored until you change or reset them

Security

Data Protection

  • The app runs in macOS sandbox for additional security
  • All local data uses standard macOS encryption
  • No sensitive information is stored in plain text
  • App follows Apple's security best practices

Network Security

  • The app does not establish any network connections
  • No data transmission occurs
  • Works completely offline with no internet dependency

International Data Transfers

EyeAway does not transfer any data outside your device. All information remains on your Mac. There are no international data transfers because there is no data collection or transmission.

Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting the new privacy policy on this page
  • Notifying you through app updates (if significant changes occur)

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Consent

By using EyeAway, you consent to this privacy policy. If you do not agree with any terms of this policy, please do not use the application.

Last Updated: November 2025