PRIVACY POLCIY

PRIVACY POLICY FOR APP LOCKER & VAULT

Last updated: October 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how App Locker & Vault ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and safeguards your information. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

1. OUR CORE PRIVACY PROMISE

App Locker & Vault is built with privacy-first architecture. 

- All locked apps, protected media, PINs, patterns, and vaults are stored locally on your device.

- We DO NOT upload your personal photos, videos, files, or lock credentials to any external servers or cloud services.

- We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties.

2. INFORMATION WE PROCESS ON YOUR DEVICE

To provide security and app locking functionality, the App processes certain data strictly on your device:

a. Device and Installed App Information:

The App retrieves a list of applications installed on your device to allow you to select which apps you wish to protect and lock. This list never leaves your device.

b. Vault Media Files:

When you choose to hide photos, videos, audio recordings, or documents in the Vault, the selected files are moved to the App's private, encrypted storage on your local device filesystem.

c. Security Credentials:

Your PIN codes, pattern paths, password hashes, and security recovery answers are stored using secure local device storage. We cannot view or access your security credentials.

d. Intruder Selfie (Break-In Detection):

If you enable the Intruder Selfie feature, the App uses your device's camera to capture a photo locally when an unauthorized person repeatedly enters an incorrect PIN or pattern. These photos remain solely on your local device within the App.

3. ANDROID PERMISSIONS AND WHY WE NEED THEM

In accordance with Google Play Developer Policies, the App requests only the minimum permissions necessary to function:

- Usage Access (android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS):

Required to detect when a protected application is opened so the App can immediately display the lock screen.

- Display Over Other Apps (android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW):

Required to draw the secure lock screen on top of locked apps to block unauthorized access.

- Foreground Service (android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE):

Required to maintain continuous background protection and prevent the Android operating system from prematurely stopping the lock service.

- Post Notifications (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS):

Required to display the ongoing protection status notification in the notification bar (ensuring system stability) and to notify you of break-in attempts.

- Biometric Authentication (android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC):

Allows you to unlock your apps and vault using your fingerprint or face recognition via official Android system APIs. The App never accesses, stores, or processes raw biometric data.

- Storage / Media Access (Photos, Videos, Audio, Documents):

Required solely when you choose to import files into or export files out of the secret Vault.

- Camera Permission:

Required only if you enable Intruder Selfie to capture break-in attempts locally.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & ANALYTICS

The App may utilize standard, privacy-respecting third-party SDKs for essential app operations:

- Google Play In-App Billing: To securely process optional Pro/Premium subscriptions. All payment transactions are handled directly by Google Play, and we never collect or store your payment details or credit card information.

5. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

All your data (locked preferences, vault contents, recovery questions, intruder snapshots) resides locally on your device. You have full control over this data:

- You can unhide/restore vault files back to your device storage at any time.

- Uninstalling the App or clearing app data via Android Settings will permanently remove the local database and stored preferences.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

App Locker & Vault does not target or knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the security of the App, please contact us at:

Email: chanas.tahir.55@gmail.com