Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/23/2026
Last Updated: 03/23/2026

Kuron (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by Epiphyte Gens LLC, registered in Miami, Florida, USA.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (“App”) and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information

 

    • Name and email address (if you create an account or use Sign in with Google or Apple)

    • Account authentication details (limited to the information you authorize us to receive)

    • Profile photo (if provided)

We do not receive or store your Google or Apple passwords.

B. App Activity & Usage Data (Core Functionality)

Because Kuron is a gratitude and habit-building application with app-blocking features, we may collect or process:

 

    • Screen time data

    • App usage statistics

    • Foreground app activity

    • App open/close events

    • Time spent in specific applications

    • Lock/unlock attempts

    • Gratitude prompt interactions

    • Session activity and completion

    • Streak metrics

    • Habit and engagement analytics

On:

 

    • iOS: Through Apple Screen Time / Device Activity APIs

    • Android: Through Usage Access and, if enabled, Accessibility Services

We do not access the content inside other apps (such as messages, emails, photos, or passwords).

C. Gratitude Entries & User-Generated Content

Kuron allows users to create and store personal gratitude entries. We may collect:

 

    • Text entries (typed or transcribed from voice input)

    • Voice-to-text transcriptions

    • Entry timestamps

    • Entry categories (e.g., health, relationships, work, personal growth)

    • Emotional or sentiment analysis derived from entries (if applicable)

If community features are enabled:

 

    • Anonymous shared entries

    • Engagement with community content

We do not publicly display personal identifiers with shared content unless explicitly stated.

D. Location Information

We may collect:

 

    • Approximate location

    • Precise location (GPS-level data)

Location data may be used to:

 

    • Enable location-based lock rules (e.g., morning routines at home)

    • Improve security and fraud prevention

    • Personalize insights and reminders

    • Analyze regional usage trends

    • Improve advertising relevance (if permitted)

Location access is optional and can be disabled at any time in your device settings.

E. App Blocking & Device Control Data

To enable Kuron’s core experience, we may process:

 

    • List of installed apps

    • Selected apps to block

    • Blocking schedules

    • Unlock attempts and timing

    • Interaction with blocking screens

    • Overlay interaction events (Android)

    • Accessibility events (Android, if enabled)

    • Device configuration data required for enforcement

F. Identifiers & Tracking Data

 

    • Device identifiers (Advertising ID on Android, IDFA on iOS if consented)

    • IP address

    • Device type

    • OS version

    • App version

    • Crash logs

    • Diagnostic information

G. Uploaded Content (Future Features)

If enabled in future versions:

 

    • Images

    • Attachments

    • Notes

    • Profile customization

We may collect and store that content.

2. Permissions We Request

Kuron may request the following permissions:

Core Enforcement Permissions

 

    • Screen Time / Device Activity (iOS)
      Used to monitor app usage and enforce blocking rules

    • Usage Access (Android)
      Used to detect foreground apps

    • Accessibility Service (Android, optional)
      Improves real-time detection and enforcement reliability

    • Overlay Permission (Android)
      Used to display blocking screens

Microphone / Speech Recognition

 

    • Used to convert voice input into text for gratitude entries

    • Audio may be processed locally or via secure third-party services

    • We do not store raw audio unless explicitly stated

Location Permissions

 

    • Precise Location (GPS)

    • Approximate Location

Used for personalization, analytics, and optional features

Authentication

 

    • Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In

Notifications

Used to:

 

    • Remind you to create gratitude entries

    • Notify you of streaks and milestones

    • Alert you when lock sessions start or end

Camera (Future Use)

If enabled in future versions:

 

    • Capture images

    • Scan QR codes

    • Attach images to entries

We only access images you explicitly choose to share.

Storage / Media Access

Used to:

 

    • Cache data

    • Store backups

    • Save exported content

Internet Access

Required to:

 

    • Sync data

    • Enable AI-driven insights (if applicable)

    • Deliver updates

    • Provide subscription features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

 

    • Enforce app blocking functionality

    • Deliver gratitude prompts and journaling features

    • Store and organize your gratitude history

    • Categorize and analyze entries

    • Provide insights and habit tracking

    • Improve emotional well-being features

    • Enable optional community sharing

    • Prevent misuse or circumvention

    • Provide customer support

    • Analyze performance and engagement

    • Deliver and measure advertisements

    • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Tracking & Advertising

We may use:

 

    • SDKs

    • Device identifiers

    • Cookies or similar technologies

For:

 

    • Analytics

    • Attribution

    • Ad performance measurement

    • Ad personalization (if consented)

On iOS, tracking subject to App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is only performed after user consent.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Data is stored securely using cloud infrastructure.

Retention periods:

 

    • Gratitude entries: retained until deletion by user

    • Usage & activity data: up to 24 months

    • Analytics data: up to 36 months

    • Account data: until deletion

    • Location data: retained only as necessary

We may anonymize data for statistical analysis.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We may share limited data with:

 

    • Cloud hosting providers

    • Analytics providers (e.g., Firebase / Google Analytics)

    • Advertising platforms (e.g., Meta Ads, Google Ads)

    • Payment processors (Apple / Google Play)

    • AI service providers (for transcription or insights, if applicable)

    • Legal authorities when required

Each provider operates under its own privacy policy.

7. Account & Data Deletion

You may request deletion at:

support@epiphytegens.com

Upon verification:

 

    • Account data is deleted

    • Gratitude entries are deleted

    • Usage history is removed

    • Identifiable data is erased

Some data may be retained if legally required.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

 

    • Access your data

    • Correct inaccurate data

    • Delete your data

    • Restrict processing

    • Object to processing

    • Withdraw consent

    • Request data portability

Contact: support@epiphytegens.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Kuron is not directed to children under 13 (or applicable age of consent).

If such data is identified, it will be deleted.

10. Security

We implement:

 

    • TLS/SSL encryption

    • Encryption at rest

    • Access controls

    • Monitoring systems

    • Secure API infrastructure

No system is completely secure.

11. International Users

By using Kuron, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States and other countries where our providers operate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The “Last Updated” date reflects the latest changes.

13. Contact Us

Epiphyte Gens LLC
Miami, Florida, USA
Email: support@epiphytegens.com