No. The Commons is not a location tracker. We use an invisible geofence—a virtual boundary set around the school. When your child enters that school zone, their phone is automatically switched into School Mode, which blocks distracting apps during the school day.
The Commons does not collect personal data from users. The only information we gather is de-identified telemetry data that allows the app to function and create a successful distraction-free campus.
To make this work, The Commons uses standard app signals (called telemetry data)—things like whether the app is running and whether the phone is inside the school zone. This data is completely de-identified, meaning it’s never tied to your child’s name, phone number, or location history.
When students arrive at school, The Commons app activates to block distracting apps. When school is over or they leave campus, the app turns off, and the phone functions as normal.