Privacy Policy

AppLock — Fingerprint & Vault

Developer: ABDULLAH PARTICAL POINT

Contact: abdullahparticalpoint@gmail.com

Effective Date: June 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: June 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to AppLock — Fingerprint & Vault ("App"), developed by ABDULLAH PARTICAL POINT. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our application. By installing or using this App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:

• PIN or Pattern lock (stored locally via Android DataStore)

• Security question and answer (stored locally via Android DataStore)

• List of apps you choose to lock (stored locally via Room Database)

• Photos and videos you move to the Gallery Vault (stored only on your device's local storage)

• Lock mode preference (PIN or Pattern)

• Biometric/fingerprint setting preference

• Icon Camouflage preference

2.2 Information Collected Automatically (via AdMob)

This App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect the following information to serve relevant ads:

• Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)

• IP address and approximate location

• Device type, operating system version, and language

• App usage and interaction data for ad performance

This data is collected and processed by Google LLC under their own Privacy Policy. We do not have direct access to this data.

For more information, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2.3 Installed App List

This App uses the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission to display a list of all installed apps on your device. This is required for the core functionality of locking apps. This list is used only within the App and is never shared with any third party or uploaded to any server.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• To provide app locking and security features

• To enable Gallery Vault functionality for protecting your private photos and videos

• To allow fingerprint/biometric authentication

• To display advertisements through Google AdMob

• To restore your lock settings after device restart

4. Data Storage & Security

All sensitive data — including your PIN, Pattern, Security Question & Answer, and locked app list — is stored locally on your device only. We do not operate any servers or cloud storage for this data.

Photos and videos stored in the Gallery Vault remain on your device's local storage and are not uploaded anywhere.

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including using Android's secure DataStore for sensitive preferences.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdMob

This App integrates Google AdMob for advertising. AdMob is operated by Google LLC and may collect data as described in Section 2.2. We are not responsible for the data practices of Google AdMob.

You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your device settings: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

5.2 No Other Third-Party Services

This App does not integrate any other analytics, crash reporting, social media SDKs, or data collection services.

6. Permissions Used

This App requests the following permissions and the reason for each:

• PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS — To detect which app is currently in the foreground for locking

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW — To display the lock screen over other apps

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE — To run the app monitoring service in the background

• QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES — To display and manage the list of installed apps for locking

• USE_BIOMETRIC — To support fingerprint unlock

• INTERNET — Required by Google AdMob to serve advertisements

7. Children's Privacy

This App is designed for general audiences (13 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at abdullahparticalpoint@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Data Deletion

Since all your data (PIN, Pattern, locked apps list) is stored locally on your device, you can delete it at any time by:

• Uninstalling the App from your device

• Clearing the App's data from Settings > Apps > AppLock > Clear Data

For data collected by Google AdMob, please refer to Google's data deletion policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Developer:  ABDULLAH PARTICAL POINT

Email:  abdullahparticalpoint@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy was created for AppLock — Fingerprint & Vault by ABDULLAH PARTICAL POINT

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