Block Apps Privacy Policy 

PRIVACY POLICY

Block Apps — Stay Focused, Get Things Done

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Block Apps. This Privacy Policy explains how Block Apps ("we", "our", or "the app") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Block Apps is designed to function without collecting, storing, or sharing your personal data beyond what is necessary to provide its core features.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Block Apps does not collect, store, transmit, or share any of the following:

Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)

Location data

Device identifiers beyond what RevenueCat requires for purchase verification

Browsing history or search history

Photos, videos, or media

Contacts or call logs

Any data from third-party apps on your device

3. Permissions We Use and Why

Block Apps requests certain device permissions that are essential to its core functionality. Below is a full explanation of each permission:

Note:These restrictions exist by design and are clearly communicated to the user before a session begins. All restrictions are fully and automatically lifted the moment the session ends. Users voluntarily start sessions knowing these restrictions will apply.

3.1 Accessibility Service Permission

Block Apps uses the Android Accessibility Service to detect when a user attempts to open a blocked app during an active focus session.

This permission is used solely to monitor app launches and enforce blocking during active sessions

It is used to prevent users from bypassing focus sessions through the app drawer or device navigation

No accessibility data is recorded, stored, collected, or transmitted

The Accessibility Service is only active when a focus session is running

It is not used to read screen content, capture keystrokes, or monitor any user activity beyond detecting app launches

3.2 Device Administrator Permission

Block Apps requests Device Administrator permission to prevent the app from being uninstalled during an active focus session.

This permission is used solely to lock the app against uninstallation while a session is active

During an active session, the Settings app is intentionally blocked to prevent users from navigating to Device Admin settings and disabling the protection early

This is a core and intentional feature of the app — it ensures the focus session cannot be bypassed through system settings

The Device Administrator permission and all associated restrictions are automatically and completely lifted as soon as the focus session ends

Once the session ends, the Settings app becomes fully accessible again and the user can freely disable Device Admin and uninstall the app without any restrictions

It is not used to remotely control your device, wipe data, enforce screen lock policies, or perform any action beyond protecting the integrity of active focus sessions

No device data is accessed, collected, or transmitted through this permission

3.3 Usage Access Permission

Block Apps requests Usage Access to monitor which apps are currently active on your device.

This is used solely to display your daily app usage statistics inside the app

It is used to enforce app blocking by detecting which app is in the foreground

No usage data is sent to any server or third party

All usage data remains locally on your device at all times

4. Data Storage

All data generated by Block Apps — including session settings, blocked app lists, schedules, and usage statistics — is stored locally on your device only. We do not operate servers, databases, or cloud storage of any kind. Your data never leaves your device, except where required by RevenueCat for purchase verification as described in Section 5.

5. In-App Purchases & RevenueCat

Block Apps offers in-app purchases to unlock premium features. We use RevenueCat to manage and process in-app purchase transactions and subscription status.

RevenueCat may collect and process the following information:

Your device ID

Purchase history and transaction data

Subscription status

App version and platform information

This data is used solely to verify purchases, manage subscriptions, and restore purchases across devices. RevenueCat does not sell your data to third parties.

All payment transactions are processed securely by the Google Play Store. Block Apps does not directly handle, process, or store any payment or billing information.

For more information on how RevenueCat handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy at:

🔗 https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

6. Third-Party Services

Aside from RevenueCat, Block Apps does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, tracking, or data collection services. We do not use:

Google Analytics

Firebase Analytics

Facebook SDK

Any advertising SDKs or networks

7. Children's Privacy

Block Apps is available to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from any user, including children under the age of 13. The app does not contain advertisements, behavioral tracking, or any features that collect personal information from minors.

In-app purchases are available in the app. Children under the age of 13 should only make purchases with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. All purchases are processed by the Google Play Store which has its own parental controls and purchase approval features.

If a parent or guardian believes their child has submitted personal information through our app, please contact us immediately at Newtonbussiness@gmail.com and we will take prompt action to delete it.

8. Important Notice — Session Restrictions

When a focus session is active, Block Apps intentionally restricts access to certain device functions as part of its core bypass-proof blocking feature. These restrictions include:

The Settings app is blocked and inaccessible during the session

Device Administrator cannot be disabled during the session

The app cannot be uninstalled during the session

The Google Play Store is blocked during the session to prevent a user from unstalling the app through google playstore

The session cannot be manually cancelled once started

9. Security

We take your privacy seriously. Block Apps minimizes data collection to only what is necessary. All local app data is protected by your device's own security measures. RevenueCat uses industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect purchase data.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the data held about you

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Since Block Apps stores no personal data on our end, most requests can be resolved simply by uninstalling the app. For any RevenueCat related data requests, please contact us at Newtonbussiness@gmail.com and we will assist you promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the app after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Block Apps — Stay Focused, Get Things Done Effective Date: May 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Block Apps ("the app"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use or download the application and should remove it from your device immediately.

2. License Grant

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Block Apps on devices owned or controlled by you, strictly for your personal, non-commercial productivity and focus enhancement purposes.

3. Core Operational Design & Voluntarily Activated Restrictions

Block Apps is purposefully designed as a strict, bypass-proof productivity tool. By using the app and intentionally initiating a focus session, you explicitly understand and agree to the following system-level restrictions:

• Irrevocable Active Sessions: Once a focus session is manually started by you, it cannot be paused, bypassed, or cancelled until the countdown timer fully expires.

• System Settings Lockout: During an active session, the app will block access to your device’s Settings app, system configurations, and the Google Play Store.

• Uninstallation Protection: To ensure the integrity of your focus goals, the app prevents itself from being uninstalled while a session is running by utilizing Android Device Administrator capabilities.

• Automatic Release: All device restrictions, access lockouts, and system boundaries are automatically, completely, and immediately lifted the exact moment your session timer concludes.

4. Subscriptions, Premium Tier, & Billing

Block Apps offers optional in-app purchases and subscriptions to unlock premium capabilities.

• Secure Transaction Handling: All billing, payment processing, and financial transactions are securely managed entirely by the Google Play Store. Block Apps does not process or store your financial instruments or billing details.

• State Management via RevenueCat: We utilize RevenueCat to securely verify transaction states and validate your ongoing subscription tokens across your active devices.

• Auto-Renewal Policy: Subscriptions automatically renew at the specified interval unless you turn off auto-renew or cancel the subscription directly within your official Google Play Account Subscriptions portal at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

• Refund Policy: All refund requests are subject to the terms, conditions, and explicit approvals of the Google Play Store.

5. No Account Needed Framework

Block Apps functions without requiring user accounts or profile registrations. Consequently:

• Your premium access states, custom blocklists, configurations, and schedules are tied exclusively to your physical hardware storage and your active Google Play Store credential.

• Clearing your local app data, factory resetting your device, or losing access to your primary Google Play account may erase your custom schedules. You can restore valid premium purchases within the profile dashboard using the integrated "Restore purchase" utility.

6. User Responsibility and Device Compatibility

• You are solely responsible for ensuring that running strict focus blocks does not conflict with critical emergency communications or vital operational tasks you may need to complete on your hardware.

• We make no guarantees that Block Apps will function seamlessly alongside custom third-party operating system skins, aggressive device battery-saver managers, or restrictive security software that forcefully halts background permissions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Block Apps is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While the application is engineered to aid personal productivity and assist with phone detox habits, we make no explicit guarantees regarding your academic achievements, workplace outcomes, or psychological milestones.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Block Apps, its developers, or affiliates be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages—including but not limited to loss of data, missed notifications, alarms failing to sound, or temporary system lockout inconveniences—arising out of or related to your voluntary use or inability to use the application.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time to remain compliant with updating Google Developer Policies or Android SDK frameworks. Any modifications will be declared by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of these terms. Your continued use of Block Apps following the publication of changes constitutes firm acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or require clarifications regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us directly at:

📧 Newtonbussiness@gmail.com

Block Apps is committed to your privacy. We built this app to help you focus or phone detox  — not to collect your data.