Ante - Screen Time ("Ante," or "the App") is operated by bearDevs ("we," "our," or "us"), a sole proprietorship based in California, United States. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles information.
By using Ante, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Ante is designed to function entirely on your device. We, the developer:
To provide its core features, Ante stores the following on your device only — within an app-private container ("App Group") that is protected by iOS — and never transmits it to us or any third party:
This information remains on your device and is removed when you delete the App or reset your data within the App.
Ante uses Apple's Family Controls, Device Activity, Managed Settings, and Screen Time frameworks to monitor and shield the apps you choose, on the device you are using. This processing happens on-device under Apple's privacy-preserving design:
If you allow notifications, Ante schedules local notifications on your device (for example, reminders about remaining time). These are generated on-device. We do not operate a push-notification server and do not collect a device push token.
Ante offers an optional auto-renewing subscription ("Ante Pro") sold and processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or receive your name, payment-card number, or billing address. Apple processes all payments under Apple's Privacy Policy. The App verifies your subscription entitlement through Apple's StoreKit on your device; this confirms whether Pro is active and is not linked by us to your identity.
Ante does not integrate third-party analytics, advertising, or data-sharing services. The only third party involved is Apple, which provides the operating system, the App Store, payment processing, and the Screen Time frameworks. Apple's handling of information is governed by Apple's own privacy policy.
Because your information stays on your device, it is protected by iOS's built-in security, including app sandboxing and device-level encryption. We recommend you keep your device updated and protected with a passcode and Face ID or Touch ID. No system is perfectly secure, but because we never receive your data, there is no central database for us to lose.
Your information is retained on your device for as long as you keep the App installed. You can delete it at any time by:
Ante is rated 17+ and is not intended for or directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone. Because the App collects no personal information at all, it does not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has used the App in a way that concerns you, contact us at support@anteapp.me.
Because we do not collect or hold your personal information, there is no personal data in our possession to access, correct, delete, or export. The sections below are provided for transparency and to confirm your rights.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, gives you rights regarding your personal information. We confirm that:
You may contact us at support@anteapp.me regarding your CCPA/CPRA rights.
If you are located in the EEA or the UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation and the UK GDPR. Because the App processes your information solely on your own device and we do not receive or store it, we do not act as a data controller of personal data collected through the App. Apple may process certain information as described in Apple's privacy policy. You may contact us at support@anteapp.me with any questions.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date above and post the revised policy at this URL. Your continued use of Ante after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: