Privacy Policy

Effective October 16, 2026. Way Out is made by LYTE App, LLC.

Way Out lets you lock your iPhone when you need to, so that only someone you trust (an "ally") can unlock it early. This policy explains what we collect to do that, and what we never collect.

What we never collect

We do not see, store or share which apps you use, what you look at, your browsing, your messages, or your location. The lock happens on your phone through Apple's Screen Time system, and none of that usage information leaves your device. Your allies are told only that you locked your phone and asked for help.

What we collect

• Your account: your name and mobile number, your safety timer choice, and your time zone.
• Your allies: the names and mobile numbers you enter, whether they accepted your invite, and the record of their consent to get texts (the wording they agreed to, the time, and the IP address and browser they used).
• Locks: when each lock started and ended, how it was started (Siri, Back Tap or the in-app button), and which ally unlocked it, plus any short note the ally chose to send you.
• Your device: a push notification token, the app and iOS version, and whether Way Out's Screen Time access is turned on.

How we use it

Only to run Way Out: to sign you in, text your allies when you lock, unlock your phone when an ally taps Unlock, tell your allies if Way Out's Screen Time access is turned off or the app stops checking in, and measure how quickly locks are resolved so we can improve the service. We do not sell your information or use it for advertising.

Who we share it with

We use these service providers, only to run Way Out:

• Twilio, to send text messages and sign-in codes.
• Apple, to deliver push notifications.
• Vercel and Neon, to host our servers and database.

Mobile numbers and text-message consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing. We may disclose information if the law requires it.

Keeping and deleting your information

We keep your information while you have an account. You can delete your account in the app (Settings → Delete account), which removes your profile, allies and lock history from our database. Allies can stop all texts at any time by replying STOP.

Security

Sign-in and unlock links use long random tokens that we store only in hashed form. Data travels over encrypted connections.

Children

Way Out is for people 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes and contact

If we change this policy we will update this page and the date above. Questions: dale@wellspringconsult.com.