App Name: Vaultix: AppLock, Photo Vault
Developer Name: Blue Spark Digital
Contact Email: manish.katrodiya.mk007@gmail.com
Last Updated: DD/MM/YYYY
1. Introduction
Vaultix: AppLock, Photo Vault (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a privacy and security application designed to help users protect applications, secure personal photos and videos, and enhance device privacy through app locking and vault functionality.
We are committed to protecting user privacy and complying with:
Google Play Developer Program Policies
Android User Data Policies
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use
The App requests permissions only to provide its intended privacy and security functionality.
🔒 Usage Access Permission
Permission used:
PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Purpose:
Detect when protected applications are opened.
Trigger the app lock screen for secured applications.
Provide App Lock functionality.
📌 Usage Access data is processed locally on the device.
📌 The App does not collect browsing history or monitor user activities outside the App Lock feature.
📦 Installed Apps Access Permission
Permission used:
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Purpose:
Display installed applications to the user.
Allow users to select which applications should be protected by App Lock.
📌 Installed application information remains on the device and is not uploaded to external servers.
🔐 Biometric Authentication Permission
Permission used:
USE_BIOMETRIC
Purpose:
Allow users to unlock protected applications using fingerprint or biometric authentication.
📌 Biometric information is processed entirely by the Android operating system.
📌 The App does not collect, store, or access biometric data.
🪟 Overlay Permission
Permission used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Purpose:
Display the lock screen over protected applications.
Prevent unauthorized access to locked applications.
📌 Overlay functionality is visible to the user and used solely for App Lock features.
⚙️ Background Service Permissions
Permissions used:
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Purpose:
Keep protection services running reliably.
Restore App Lock protection after device reboot.
Ensure locked applications remain protected.
📌 These permissions are used only for security functionality.
📷 Camera Permission
Permission used:
CAMERA
Purpose:
Support optional intruder selfie functionality when unauthorized unlock attempts occur.
Allow users to capture and protect photos within the vault feature.
📌 Camera access occurs only when enabled by the user.
📌 The App does not access the camera in the background without user action or enabled security features.
🔔 Notification Permission
Permission used:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Purpose:
Display security alerts, protection status updates, and important notifications.
📌 Users may disable notifications at any time.
📳 Vibration Permission
Permission used:
VIBRATE
Purpose:
Provide haptic feedback during lock and unlock actions.
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
Installed application information
Usage access information required for App Lock functionality
Photos and videos intentionally protected by the user
Security settings created by the user
📌 All sensitive information is processed locally on the device.
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
The App does NOT collect or store:
❌ Passwords for other applications
❌ Banking credentials
❌ SMS messages
❌ Contacts
❌ Call logs
❌ Browsing history
❌ Biometric information
❌ Location data
📌 No account registration is required.
5. How We Use Information
We use information only to:
Protect selected applications
Secure photos and videos
Provide vault functionality
Improve application security and reliability
📌 We do not track or profile users.
6. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell user data
Share protected files with third parties
Upload personal photos or videos without user action
📌 User information remains under the user's control.
7. Third-Party Services
The App may use:
Advertising services (such as AdMob)
Analytics and crash reporting services
These services may collect limited non-personal technical information according to their own privacy policies.
8. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️
📌 Usage Access permission is used solely for App Lock functionality.
📌 QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission is used only to display installed applications for user selection.
📌 Biometric authentication is handled entirely by Android system APIs and is never accessible to the App.
📌 The App does not monitor private content, collect passwords, or record user activities.
📌 Photos and videos stored in the vault remain under the user's control and are not uploaded to external servers.
9. Children's Privacy
This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect user information.
📌 Protected files and application settings remain stored locally on the device unless the user explicitly exports or shares them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
📧 manish.katrodiya.mk007@gmail.com
Declaration
We declare that:
Vaultix: AppLock, Photo Vault does not collect, store, or sell personal user data without consent.
Usage Access and Installed Apps permissions are used solely for App Lock functionality.
Biometric information is never collected or stored by the App.
No hidden surveillance, monitoring, or tracking is performed.
User data remains under the user's control.
The App complies with Google Play Developer Program Policies.