App Name: Simple Alarm Clock

Developer Name: Blackdot Soultion

Contact Email: blackdotsoultion@gmail.com



1. Introduction


Simple Alarm Clock (“App”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a utility application designed to help users set alarms, reminders, and wake-up alerts reliably, even when the device is idle or the screen is locked.

We respect user privacy and follow a privacy-first approach, complying with:



Google Play Developer Program Policies

Android Alarm & Foreground Service policies

GDPR (European Union)

CCPA (California)

India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023



By using this App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Permissions We Use & Their Purpose


The App requests permissions only to ensure alarms work reliably and on time.



🌐 Internet & Network Permissions

INTERNET

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE



Purpose:

App updates

Sync time or optional online features

Crash reporting (if enabled)



No personal data is transmitted unnecessarily.

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⏰ Exact Alarm & Boot Permissions

SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

USE_EXACT_ALARM

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED



Purpose:

Schedule alarms to ring at the exact time set by the user

Restore alarms automatically after device reboot



📌 No data is collected during this process.

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🔔 Notifications & Full-Screen Alerts

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT

TURN_SCREEN_ON

DISABLE_KEYGUARD



Purpose:

Show alarm alerts even when the screen is locked

Wake the screen and display full-screen alarm UI



📌 These permissions are used only to deliver alarms reliably.

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⚙️ Foreground Services

FOREGROUND_SERVICE

FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED



Purpose:

Ensure alarms and alerts work correctly in the background

Maintain alarm reliability during Doze or battery optimization



No background surveillance is performed.

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📳 Wake Lock, Vibration & Audio

WAKE_LOCK

VIBRATE

MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS



Purpose:

Wake the device at alarm time

Provide vibration alerts

Control alarm volume and audio output

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3. Information We Collect


3.1 Information Stored Locally

Alarm schedules and settings

User preferences (tones, vibration, snooze settings)



3.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

❌ No personal identity information

❌ No contacts or messages

❌ No call logs or SMS

❌ No location data

❌ No background tracking

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4. How We Use Information



Information is used strictly to:

Trigger alarms and reminders

Display alarm notifications

Provide user-selected alarm settings



All processing happens locally on the device.

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5. Data Sharing



We do not:

Sell user data

Share personal data with third parties

Use alarm data for advertising or profiling



Data is shared only if required by law.

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6. Third-Party Services



The App may use limited third-party services for:

Crash reporting

Performance diagnostics



These services do not access alarm content or personal data.

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7. Data Security



We apply reasonable security measures:

Local-only data handling

Secure Android APIs

Limited permission usage



Your alarm data remains private.

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8. Children’s Privacy



This App is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

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9. User Rights



Depending on your region (GDPR / CCPA), you may:

Request information about data handling

Request deletion of locally stored app data



Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data.


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10.After Call Popup Feature


Some of our apps may include an After Call Popup feature. This feature activates after phone calls to provide quick options such as notes, reminders, or other in-app actions.

Data Collection & Usage:

o The feature temporarily accesses call status and duration only to trigger the popup.

o It does not access, collect, or store call logs, phone numbers, or contacts.

o All data is processed locally on the device and is used only for enabling the feature.

Permissions Required:

o The feature requires the "Read Phone State" permission.

o Users can manage or revoke this permission anytime from device settings, which will disable the popup.

Data Retention:

o All temporary call status data is deleted immediately after use.

o No call-related data is stored or sent to our servers.

Third-Party Sharing:

o We do not share any personal call data with third parties.

o If analytics or ads are integrated, they only process anonymized and non-personal data.

User Control:

o Users can also turn off the After Call Popup feature directly from the App Settings → After Call Settings section at any time.

o Disabling this setting will completely stop the feature from running.

Security & Updates:

o We handle all temporary data securely.

o Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated.

o Continued use of our apps implies acceptance of the updated terms.



🔐 GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We commit to the following principles:



Lawful Processing:

We process any data only for legitimate purposes such as providing core app functionality (alarms, reminders, notifications) and improving app performance.

Right to Access:

You have the right to request access to any personal data related to your use of the app.

Right to Rectification:

You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten):

You can request deletion of your data. Since the app stores data locally on your device, uninstalling the app will permanently remove your alarm data and preferences.

Right to Restrict Processing:

You can request restrictions on how your data is processed.

Right to Data Portability:

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format, where technically feasible.

Right to Object:

You have the right to object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

Consent Withdrawal:

Where consent is required, you may withdraw consent at any time via device settings.

For any GDPR-related requests, you may contact us at:

📧 blackdotsoultion@gmail.com

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📜 End User License Agreement (EULA)



This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) governs your use of the Simple Alarm Clock mobile application (“App”) developed by Blackdot Soultion.

By installing or using the App, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.



1. License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with this EULA.

2. Restrictions

You agree not to:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App

Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code

Use the App for any unlawful purpose

Resell, sublicense, or distribute the App without written permission

3. Ownership

The App, including its design, features, and content, is the intellectual property of Blackdot Soultion.

You retain ownership of your personal data and alarm settings created within the App.

4. Updates and Changes

We may provide updates or modifications to the App from time to time to improve performance, security, or features. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of such changes.

5. Termination

This license is effective until terminated. We may terminate or suspend your access if you violate this EULA.

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee that the App will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Blackdot Soultion shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the App, including alarm failures due to device restrictions or system limitations.

8. Governing Law

This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this EULA, contact us at:

📧 blackdotsoultion@gmail.com



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10. Disclaimer



Simple Alarm Clock is a utility tool.

Alarm reliability depends on device settings, OS restrictions, and battery optimization policies.

Users are advised to exclude the App from aggressive battery savers for best performance.

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11. Changes to This Policy



This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:

Feature updates

Policy or legal changes



Users are encouraged to review it periodically.

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12. Contact Us



For privacy questions or support:

📧 blackdotsoultion@gmail.com

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📢 Declaration



We hereby declare that:

Simple Alarm Clock does not collect, store, or sell personal or sensitive user data

Exact alarm and foreground service permissions are used only to ensure alarms work reliably

No background tracking, profiling, or surveillance is performed

The App fully complies with Google Play Developer Program PoliciesPolicies