Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how TimeCoach, developed by Design Effect, collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application (Android and iOS).
By using TimeCoach, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Data stored locally on your device:
β All of this data is stored locally on your device. A backup copy may also be created automatically by your device's backup service: Android Auto Backup (Google) on Android, or iCloud Backup (Apple) on iOS (see section 3). No data is transmitted to our servers without your consent.
Data transmitted to third-party services:
Your data is used solely to:
π« We never sell your personal data to third parties and we do not use it for advertising purposes.
Anthropic (Claude AI)
The AI Coach uses Anthropic's Claude API. Your messages are transmitted to generate a response but are not retained. See their policy at anthropic.com.
Supabase
Intermediary server that secures calls to the Claude API (Edge Functions). No personally identifiable data is retained on this server.
RevenueCat
Management of Premium purchases and subscriptions. We have no access to your payment information. See revenuecat.com.
Google Play / Apple App Store
Financial transactions are handled by Google Play (Android) or Apple's App Store (iOS), under their respective terms of service.
Android Auto Backup (Google) β Android only
On Android, TimeCoach uses Google's native Android Auto Backup service to automatically back up your progress (XP, tasks, goals, badges, settings) to your personal Google account via Google Drive. This lets you recover your data after reinstalling the app or switching phones. This backup is encrypted by Google, stored in your personal Google Drive space (without counting against your quota), and we have no access to it. You can disable this backup at any time from your Android settings: System β Backup. For more information: Google support.
iCloud Backup (Apple) β iOS only
On iPhone, your local data is included in your device backup (iCloud) if you have enabled it. This backup is managed and encrypted by Apple, stored in your personal iCloud account, and we have no access to it. You can manage it at any time from Settings β [your name] β iCloud β Backup.
Manual backup (JSON export)
TimeCoach also offers a manual backup of your data in JSON format, accessible from the app's settings. When you use this feature, a backup file is generated locally, and you can then freely choose where to share it (Google Drive, iCloud Drive, email, file apps, etc.) via your device's native share sheet. We have no access to this file or its destination β you keep full control. This feature is useful for transferring your data between devices or creating an independent backup copy.
Sentry
TimeCoach uses Sentry to automatically detect technical errors and app crashes, so we can fix them quickly. Sentry may collect: the type of error that occurred, app version, device model and operating system version (Android or iOS), anonymized technical traces. No personally identifiable data (first name, task content, goals, messages to the Coach) is transmitted to Sentry. This technical data is kept for a maximum of 90 days and used solely to improve the app's stability. For more information: Sentry's policy.
We take the security of your data very seriously:
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise these rights, contact us at: Contact@designeffect3d.com
TimeCoach may send local notifications only if you have enabled them in the settings. These notifications are generated locally on your device and require no data transmission. You can disable them at any time from the app's settings or your device's settings.
TimeCoach is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes take effect upon publication. We will inform you of any significant change via an in-app notification.
For any question about this policy or your personal data:
Design Effect
Belgium
Contact@designeffect3d.com