Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use Alarm Clock App.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Alarm App, we may collect the following types of data:
Alarm & Notification Data: Used to set, schedule, and manage alarms with notifications.
Audio Files: If you choose custom ringtones from storage, we may require access to your media files.
Network & Internet Information: Used for cloud backup, ads, or syncing online services.
Device Settings & Battery Optimizations: To prevent alarms from being delayed or missed.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
✅ To set, schedule, and manage alarms effectively.
✅ To display alarm notifications, even when the device is locked.
✅ To allow custom alarm sounds from your media library.
✅ To prevent missed alarms by overriding battery optimizations.
✅ To serve relevant ads (if applicable) using third-party services like Google AdMob.
🚫 We do NOT collect or share personal information without your permission.
3. Permissions We Require & Why
a. Alarm Scheduling (android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM) – Required to schedule and trigger alarms precisely.
b. Alarm Scheduling (android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM) – Required to Enables precise alarm scheduling.
c. Boot Completion (android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED) – Ensures alarms persist after a device restart.
d. Notifications (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS) – Displays alarm notifications on time.
e. Full-Screen Intent (android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT) – Ensures the alarm screen appears even when the device is locked.
f. Wake Lock (android.permission.WAKE_LOCK) – Prevents the device from sleeping when an alarm rings.
g. Vibrate (android.permission.VIBRATE) – Enables vibration for alarms.
h. Screen On (android.permission.TURN_SCREEN_ON) – Turns on the screen for alarm alerts.
i. Modify Audio Settings (android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS) – Adjusts alarm volume and sound settings.
j. Internet & Network (android.permission.INTERNET, android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE) – Used for online features, ads, and analytics.
k. Disable Keyguard (android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD) – Prevents lock screen interference when an alarm rings.
l. Foreground Service (android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED) – Ensures alarms function even when the app is not open.
🚫 We do NOT store, share, or misuse this data.
4. Data Storage & Security
🔒 Your alarm settings and preferences are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
🔒 We do not sell, trade, or rent user data to third parties.
🔒 The app implements industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for advertising & analytics, including:
Google AdMob (for ads) – Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (for app usage insights) – Privacy Policy
You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings: Google Ads Preferences
6. Data Sharing & User Control
We do NOT share personal data with third parties without your consent.
You can disable notifications from your device settings.
You can delete alarm data by uninstalling the app.
7. Children's Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
8. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data
Service providers have access to your personal data only to perform their tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics
We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our service.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use the collected data for ad personalization.
🔗 Google Privacy Policy
Advertising
We may use service providers to display advertisements in the app.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on past visits to our service or other websites.
🔗 Google Ads Settings
AdMob by Google
AdMob is used for in-app advertisements.
🔗 AdMob Opt-Out
Behavioral Remarketing
We use remarketing services to show ads based on past visits.
Google Ads (AdWords)
Allows ads on third-party websites after you visit our app.
🔗 Google Ads Settings
🔗 Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Remarketing
Facebook remarketing helps show relevant ads.
🔗 Facebook Ad Preferences
🔗 Facebook Privacy Policy
Advertising & Mediation Partners
Our application uses third-party advertising and mediation services to serve advertisements, which allows us to offer the app for free. These partners may collect and use your data, including device identifiers (like Google Advertising ID), IP address, device information, and app usage data, to display personalized and relevant ads.
We use the following partners, managed through mediation, to provide a better advertising experience:
Meta Audience Network: Uses your data for ad targeting, performance measurement, and fraud detection, as described in Meta’s Privacy Policy.
We integrate these services using a mediation platform, which helps us improve ad quality and fill rates. These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review their policies to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
9. Protection Against Malware and Network Abuse
Malware Protection
✅ We regularly scan the app for malware to ensure it is safe for users.
✅ We strongly recommend downloading the app only from trusted sources like the Google Play Store.
Network Abuse Prevention
🚫 Our app does not engage in network abuse, unauthorized data transmission, or excessive network resource usage.
🚫 We strictly adhere to network policies to ensure optimal device performance.
10. Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, including:
🔐 Data Encryption: Your alarm data and personal settings are encrypted for security.
🔐 Secure Authentication: We support biometric authentication (fingerprint/face unlock) for enhanced security.
🔐 Regular Security Scanning: Our app is regularly checked for malware and vulnerabilities.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.
12. End User License Agreement (EULA) Policy:
By installing or using the "Alarm Clock" app, you agree to use the app only for personal, non-commercial timekeeping and scheduling purposes. All app content, including design, features, and code, is the intellectual property of the developer and protected under copyright law. Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, or misuse of the app is strictly prohibited.
This app is provided "as is" without any warranties of functionality or performance. The developer is not responsible for missed alarms, timer issues, or any data loss resulting from app usage. Ads may be shown to support the app’s development. Continued use of the app means you agree to this EULA.
This Privacy Policy explains what user data (if any) may be collected, how it is used or shared, and how it is protected in compliance with laws such as GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:
📩 Email: whiteheartdeveloper@gmail.com
📌 Developer Name:White Heart Developer