1.Data controller
Naer App AS (org. no. 937 596 995), Blåbærstien 10, 3724 Skien, Norway, is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with the Neara iOS application and the websites nearaapp.no and nearaapp.com. Questions about privacy can be sent to support@nearaapp.no at any time.
2.Screen time data stays on your own iPhone
Neara is built on the principle of Privacy by Design and uses Apple’s official, encrypted Screen Time API (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings and DeviceActivity). All detailed screen time statistics, usage records for individual apps and websites, logged breathing pauses, schedules and Protected Zone settings are processed and stored locally on your own iPhone.
We at Naer App AS have no technical access to or insight into which specific apps or websites you open, what you type, or what you view. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
3.Account, subscription and payments
Payments and the management of free trials and subscriptions are handled directly by Apple through the App Store (In-App Purchase). Naer App AS never receives or stores card or bank details.
To manage your user account (such as Sign in with Apple or phone authentication) and verify active subscription status, only a strict minimum of technical data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract) and (f) (legitimate interest in secure and stable operation).
4.Retention and deletion
Local screen time data and app selections are stored only on your own phone and are deleted automatically if you delete the app. Account data is stored for as long as you have an active user account, and is deleted immediately if you delete your account in the app or request deletion via support@nearaapp.no.
5.Your rights
Under applicable data protection law (GDPR), you have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, data portability and restriction of processing of personal data relating to you. You can delete your account at any time directly in Neara under Settings → My account → Delete account and data, or contact us at support@nearaapp.no.
If you believe our processing of personal data violates data protection law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet, datatilsynet.no).