Block It Out

Privacy Policy for Block It Out

Last Updated: July 19, 2025

Overview

Block It Out (“the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how your information is handled when you use this calendar synchronization app.

Privacy Commitment to You

Block It Out operates entirely on your device. It does not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data to external servers.

Information Accessed

Calendar Data

What is accessed: Calendar events from calendars you explicitly select
How it is used: To create shadow events in your destination calendars based on your sync rules
Where it is stored: Only on your device using the built-in iOS calendar application
What it does not do: It never sends your calendar data to any external servers

Sync Configuration

What is stored: Your sync rules, including source/destination calendar selections and shadow event titles
Where it is stored: Locally on your device using the iOS SDK feature called Core Data
How it is backed up: Through your standard iOS device backups (iCloud or iTunes)

Third-Party Services

Apple Services

EventKit: Apple’s EventKit framework is used to access your calendars with your explicit permission
StoreKit: For optional premium subscriptions, transactions are processed entirely through Apple’s App Store
iCloud: Your sync rules may be included in your iCloud backup if you have iCloud backup enabled

What Is Not Used

No third party analytics services beyond Apple
No third party crash reporting services beyond Apple
No advertising networks
No social media integrations
No external servers or cloud services

Data Security

Your data security is ensured by:

All data remains on your device
Using Apple’s secure frameworks for calendar access
Following iOS security best practices
No network transmission of calendar data

Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data:

Calendar Access: You can revoke calendar access at any time in iOS Settings
Delete Data: Deleting the app removes all stored sync rules and configuration
Sync Rules: You can create, modify, or delete sync rules at any time
Shadow Events: You can delete shadow events manually, through the clean up function, or when removing sync rules

Children’s Privacy

Block It Out does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app requires calendar access typically used by adults for professional scheduling.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how Block It Out handles your information, please contact me at:

Email: support (at) block-it-out (dot) com

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since Block It Out does not collect or sell personal information, these rights are inherently protected.

European Privacy Rights

For users in the European Union, Block It Out complies with GDPR requirements by:

Processing data only with your explicit consent (calendar access permission)
Storing all data locally on your device
Providing complete data portability (via iOS backups)
Ensuring the right to erasure (delete the app to remove all data)