Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 7, 2026
Introduction
WaitToUnlock ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at contact@redactmypdf.com.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we receive:
- Your email address
- Your name (as provided by Google)
- A unique identifier from Google
Passcode Data
When you use our service, we store:
- Your encrypted Screen Time passcode
- The state of your passcode (locked, revealed, countdown)
- Timestamps related to reveal requests
How We Protect Your Data
Your passcode is encrypted using industry-standard encryption before being stored. We use:
- Encryption at rest: Your passcode is encrypted before storage
- Secure transmission: All data is transmitted over HTTPS
- Firebase Security: Data is stored in Google Firebase with strict access rules
We cannot see your actual passcode - only the encrypted version is stored.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Provide the WaitToUnlock service
- Store and manage your encrypted passcode
- Authenticate your account
- Send service-related communications (if necessary)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your passcode at any time through the app, or delete your entire account from the user menu to remove all your data permanently.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication (Google Privacy Policy)
- Firebase (Google Cloud): For data storage, hosted in the EU (Firebase Privacy Policy)
- Vercel: For application hosting, configured to run in the EU (Vercel Privacy Policy)
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Delete your passcode data or your entire account and all associated data at any time
- Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@redactmypdf.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide the WaitToUnlock service you signed up for
- Legitimate interest: Processing necessary for security and fraud prevention
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., accepting cookies)
Data Transfers
Our application is hosted on Vercel in the EU (Paris, France region - cdg1). Encrypted passcode data is stored in Google Firebase with primary residency in the EU. However, as part of Google's global infrastructure, data may be replicated or backed up internationally, including to the United States. Google maintains appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other mechanisms approved under GDPR Article 46.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for the service to function:
- Session cookie: Keeps you signed in during your visit
- Cookie consent preference: Remembers that you acknowledged this notice (stored in your browser's local storage)
We do not use any tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, GDPR requests, or concerns about your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@redactmypdf.com
Children's Privacy
WaitToUnlock is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.