Last updated: October 2026.
EyeBuddy is developed by FynFlare LLC. This policy explains what happens to information when you use EyeBuddy, in plain language.
What we collect: On supported devices, EyeBuddy uses Apple's TrueDepth camera system (via Apple's ARKit framework) to estimate two things in real time while a video is playing: how far the viewer's face is from the screen, and whether their eyes are open or closed (to detect blinking). EyeBuddy does not collect, generate, or store a 3D face map, a facial identity, or any representation of what someone looks like — it only derives these two numeric signals (distance and eye-open/closed state) moment to moment.
Why we collect it: These two signals power EyeBuddy's distance and blink reminders — asking a viewer to sit back when too close, and to blink after a long stretch without blinking. The feature does not function without this data, and it is used for no other purpose.
Where this data goes: Nowhere. All TrueDepth/ARKit processing happens entirely on-device, in real time, using Apple's on-device frameworks. This data is never saved to disk, never uploaded, and never transmitted anywhere — not to FynFlare LLC's servers (FynFlare LLC operates no server that receives this data), and not to any third party. Each frame is processed and then discarded; nothing persists after the moment it's used.
Sharing and third parties: This data is not shared with any third party, for any purpose, under any circumstance. It is not used for advertising, analytics, or any purpose beyond the real-time reminders described above.
Retention: None. Nothing is retained — there is nothing to delete, because nothing is ever stored in the first place.
Posture check-ins use your device's built-in motion sensors (via Apple's Core Motion framework) to measure how far the device is tilted from upright, as a rough signal that a viewer may be slumping. This does not use the camera and does not detect your body. The readings are processed on-device in real time, are not saved, and are never uploaded or shared.
Parents can create child profiles within the app to organize approved content, daily limits, and quiet hours. Profile information (a display name and preferences you set) is stored locally on the device using Apple's on-device storage. It is not uploaded to any server operated by FynFlare LLC. EyeBuddy also keeps simple viewing history on the device (session times and counts of reminders and breaks), which you can remove at any time with Delete All Data in Parent Mode.
Subscription purchases are handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. EyeBuddy checks your subscription status on your device using Apple's StoreKit framework. FynFlare LLC does not receive or store your payment details — those are held by Apple under Apple's own privacy policy.
If Family Sharing is enabled for the subscription and set up on your Apple ID, your Premium subscription can be shared with family members through Apple's own Family Sharing system, governed by Apple's own terms for that feature.
EyeBuddy can optionally load YouTube Kids or YouTube directly within the app, and can play parent-approved individual videos or playlists. When you use any of these, your device communicates directly with YouTube/Google to load that content, subject to Google's own privacy policy for those services. FynFlare LLC does not have visibility into what happens during that direct connection.
EyeBuddy does not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.
EyeBuddy is designed to be used by children under a parent or guardian's setup and supervision through Parent Mode. No information about a child is collected by FynFlare LLC beyond what's described above, and none of it leaves the device.
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this same address with a new "last updated" date.
Questions about this policy can be sent to support@geteyebuddy.com.