Lodestone (“the app”) is published by Chad Kanera (“we,” “us”). This policy describes how the app handles information. We designed Lodestone to work without an account and without selling your data.
Summary
- We do not operate user accounts.
- We do not sell personal data or use third-party advertising analytics.
- Your focus sessions, log, and settings stay on your device (and Apple’s systems when you purchase through the App Store).
Information stored on your device
The app stores the following locally to provide its features:
- Focus log entries — session length, bearing type (for example Pomodoro or custom), timestamps, and related notes you choose to keep.
- Preferences — such as default timer lengths, theme, Watch settings, and onboarding completion.
- Trial and unlock state — when your 14-day full-feature trial started and whether you purchased the $2.99 Lifetime Unlock.
This data lives on your device using Apple’s standard on-device storage (for example SwiftData / App Group containers as implemented in the app) so the iPhone app and Apple Watch app can share what they need. We do not transmit this data to our own servers.
Purchases
Lodestone offers a one-time Lifetime Unlock processed entirely by Apple through StoreKit. We do not receive your payment card details. Apple may collect information according to Apple’s Privacy Policy. The app stores a local flag when a purchase is verified so premium features remain available offline.
Data we do not collect
- Name, email, or contact information (unless you email us for support).
- Precise location.
- Contacts, photos, or microphone input.
- Advertising identifiers for cross-app tracking.
Sharing and disclosure
We do not share your focus log or preferences with third parties. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
When you use system features such as Share or Copy, you choose what to send and to which app.
Children
Lodestone is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data retention and deletion
Data remains on your device until you delete log entries, clear app data, or uninstall the app. Uninstalling removes on-device app data from that device; some Keychain items may persist until you reinstall with the same Apple ID, per Apple’s Keychain behavior.
Security
Data is protected by your device’s operating system. Lodestone uses standard Apple APIs and does not implement a separate cloud backup of your focus log.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy: support@digitalkanera.com