Privacy Policy for Anti Theft Phone Alarm App
Effective Date: [18-09-2024]
Thank you for using "Anti Theft Phone Alarm." Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when using our app, as well as your rights related to your data.
1. Information We Collect
Our app requires access to certain device permissions to function properly. Below is a list of the permissions we request and their purposes:
a) Microphone Access (RECORD_AUDIO)
Used for the "Clap to Find Your Phone" feature. This allows the app to detect the sound of a clap to trigger the phone alarm.
b) Vibration Control (VIBRATE)
Used to trigger vibration alerts when unauthorized access is detected or alarms are activated.
c) Wake Lock (WAKE_LOCK)
Keeps your device awake when an alarm is triggered to ensure proper functionality of the anti-theft features.
d) Post Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
Used to send notifications when the app detects unauthorized activity, such as charger disconnection or movement.
e) Camera Access (CAMERA)
Allows the app to take pictures when someone tries to unlock or move the device without permission. This is part of the theft detection mechanism.
f) Foreground Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA)
Ensures that anti-theft services run continuously in the background, even when the app is not in active use.
g) Receive Boot Completed (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED)
Automatically starts the app when the device reboots to maintain protection and ensure anti-theft features are always active.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the permissions granted to ensure the proper functioning of the following features:
Anti-Touch Alarm: Triggers an alarm when motion is detected if someone touches or moves your device.
Charger Disconnect Alarm: Sounds an alert if your phone is unplugged from its charger without authorization.
Clap to Find Your Phone: Listens for the sound of a clap to help locate your device.
We do not use your data for any purpose other than ensuring the functionality of the anti-theft features within the app.
3. Data Collection and Sharing
Personal Data: We do not collect, store, or share any personal information (such as your name, email, or location).
Audio Data: The app temporarily listens for the sound of a clap to trigger the "Clap to Find Your Phone" feature. No audio data is stored or shared.
4. Security
We take security seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect the data processed by the app. The data, such as alarm logs, remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.
5. Third-Party Services
This app does not use any third-party services that would collect or process your data.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If changes are made, the updated policy will be posted here, and the effective date will be updated. Continued use of the app indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Your Rights
Since we do not collect or process personal data, you have full control over your information. If you choose to uninstall the app, all data associated with the app (such as alarm logs) will be deleted from your device.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the app, please contact us at [noorbangash1994@gmail.com].