Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Catena, a gamified focus timer app for students that helps you manage your time through café themed sessions. By using Catena, you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, please do not use the app or its services.
2. Contact
Owner: Julienne Studios
Contact email: team@juliennestudios.com
3. Use of the App
Catena is for personal use. You may not use it for illegal, commercial, or harmful purposes. We may suspend or remove access if misuse or unauthorized activity is detected.
4. Accounts
Some features may require an account. You are responsible for keeping your login information secure. You must be at least 13 years old or the minimum age allowed by your country's laws to use the app.
5. In App Content
Catena includes features such as cafés, recipes, and cats that visit. All visuals, designs, and code are owned by Julienne Studios and cannot be reused without permission.
6. Virtual Content Disclaimer
Catena's cats, recipes, and cafés are part of a fictional, digital world designed for gameplay and motivation. All food and feeding interactions exist only within the app.
Please do not attempt to recreate or apply any in-app content to real animals. Julienne Studios is not responsible for actions taken outside the app based on fictional game elements.
7. Purchases
If the app offers purchases, transactions are handled by your app store and follow their payment and refund rules.
8. Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Catena, a gamified focus timer designed to help students build healthy, sustainable study habits through positive reinforcement and visible progress. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using Catena, you agree to the practices described below.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app or its services.
2. Who We Are
Catena is owned and operated by Julienne Studios.
Contact email: team@juliennestudios.com
3. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve Catena. This may include:
- Email address (if you create an account or join the waitlist)
- Usage data, such as focus session duration, streaks, progress, and in-app activity
- Device or app information, such as app version or performance data, used for debugging and reliability
We do not collect unnecessary personal information.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Provide and maintain Catena's core features
- Track progress and enable in-app rewards and personalization
- Improve app performance, stability, and user experience
- Communicate with you about access, updates, or important changes
Catena is built to support focus and well-being — not to extract value from user data.
5. Data Sharing and Selling
We do not sell personal data.
We do not share personal information with advertisers or data brokers.
Your data is never used for targeted advertising or commercial profiling. Any data collected is used only to operate and improve the Catena experience.
6. Third-Party Services
Catena uses trusted third-party services (such as Firebase) to support core functionality, data storage, and app reliability. These services process data only on our behalf and under our instructions.
We do not permit third-party services to use your personal data for their own advertising or marketing purposes. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for additional details.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored using secure cloud infrastructure. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Catena may use cookies or similar technologies to understand app performance and improve functionality. These tools are used for analytics and reliability, not advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies and tracking through your device or browser settings.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your information
- Delete your account or personal data
To make a request, contact us at team@juliennestudios.com. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws.
10. Children's Privacy
Catena is intended for users aged 13 and older, or the minimum age required by local law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, the updated policy will be posted in the app or on our website. Continued use of Catena means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: