Alarm Clock for Android

1. Introduction

Welcome to Alarm Clock for Android, your digital early-morning partner built to bring order, rhythm, and punctuality into your life.
This Privacy Policy and EULA outlines how we handle your information with transparency, integrity, and global compliance.

Using this App means you accept the terms clearly explained here.

We comply fully with:

• Google Play Developer Policies

• GDPR (EU)

• CCPA (California)

• India DPA 2023

• Industry-standard security

2. Permissions We Use & Why

Your alarm must never fail — that’s why several special permissions are required.
Here’s the breakdown:

Permission

Purpose

INTERNET + ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE + ACCESS_WIFI_STATE + CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

For syncing online services, ads (if served), analytics, updates & cloud-related features.

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

To restore alarms automatically when the device restarts.

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

To show alarm alerts, reminders, schedules & timer notifications.

WAKE_LOCK

Used to keep the device awake and trigger the alarm reliably when the device is locked or the screen is off.

DISABLE_KEYGUARD

To allow alarms to ring even on a locked screen.

VIBRATE

To enable vibration alarms.

SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM / USE_EXACT_ALARM

To ensure the alarm triggers at the precise time — essential functionality.

FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK

To keep alarms active even when the app is minimized.

USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT

To display full-screen alarm UI when ringing.

🚫 We NEVER access your private files, photos, or personal data beyond custom alarm tones selected by you.

3. Information We Collect

We do NOT collect:
❌ Personal photos
❌ Contacts
❌ Messages
❌ Sensitive personal information

We may collect non-personal & technical data to improve performance:

• Device model, OS version

• Alarm usage patterns (anonymous)

• Crash reports

• App performance logs

• Advertising identifiers (if ads are used)

This data helps us optimize reliability, performance, and stability.

4. Purpose of Data Usage

Your data powers productivity:

• Delivering accurate alarms

• Sending notifications & reminders

• Improving app performance

• Fixing crashes & bugs

• Enhancing features using analytics

• Serving better ads (if ads enabled)

• Maintaining global compliance

We never sell your data.
We never access personal audio files except custom tone selection.

5. Analytics & Firebase Services (If Enabled)

The app may integrate with Firebase services in the future:

Firebase Analytics

Tracks non-personal usage data to improve user experience.

Firebase Crashlytics

Detects crashes & improves stability.

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

If implemented, used for alerts or optional reminders.

🔗 Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

All Firebase data is anonymized and fully GDPR-compliant.

6. Advertising & Monetization

If ads are enabled, we rely on reputable partners:

• Google AdMob

• Google AdSense & DoubleClick

• Meta Audience Network

These partners may collect:

• Advertising ID

• Device info

• App usage data

• IP (anonymized)

You can disable personalized ads in your device Google settings.

🔗 Google Privacy Policy
🔗 AdMob Opt-Out
🔗 Meta Privacy Policy

Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

Service providers have access to your personal data only to perform their tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics

We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our service.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use the collected data for ad personalization.

🔗 Google Privacy Policy

Advertising

We may use service providers to display advertisements in the app.

Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on past visits to our service or other websites.

🔗 Google Ads Settings

AdMob by Google

AdMob is used for in-app advertisements.

🔗 AdMob Opt-Out

Behavioral Remarketing

We use remarketing services to show ads based on past visits.

Google Ads (AdWords)

Allows ads on third-party websites after you visit our app.

🔗 Google Ads Settings

🔗 Google Privacy Policy

Facebook Remarketing

Facebook remarketing helps show relevant ads.

🔗 Facebook Ad Preferences

🔗 Facebook Privacy Policy

Advertising & Mediation Partners

Our application uses third-party advertising and mediation services to serve advertisements, which allows us to offer the app for free. These partners may collect and use your data, including device identifiers (like Google Advertising ID), IP address, device information, and app usage data, to display personalized and relevant ads.

We use the following partners, managed through mediation, to provide a better advertising experience:

Meta Audience Network: Uses your data for ad targeting, performance measurement, and fraud detection, as described in Meta’s Privacy Policy.

We integrate these services using a mediation platform, which helps us improve ad quality and fill rates. These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review their policies to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.

7. Protection Against Malware and Network Abuse

Malware Protection

✅ We regularly scan the app for malware to ensure it is safe for users.

✅ We strongly recommend downloading the app only from trusted sources like the Google Play Store.

Network Abuse Prevention

🚫 Our app does not engage in network abuse, unauthorized data transmission, or excessive network resource usage.

🚫 We strictly adhere to network policies to ensure optimal device performance.

8. Security Measures

Industry-grade safeguards include:

🔐 Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
🔐 Local-only alarm data storage
🔐 Permission-based access controls
🔐 Routine vulnerability checks
🔐 Strict internal data-handling protocols

Your alarms. Your device. Your control.

9. Data Retention

• Alarms & schedules are stored locally on your device.

• We do not store personal data on servers.

• Analytics data is kept only as long as required for operational improvement.

• You may clear app data anytime via device settings.

10. User Rights (GDPR / CCPA / DPA 2023)

You can request:

• Data access

• Data deletion

• Correction of stored data

• Opt-out of analytics or personalized ads

Write to:
📧 arjun.kapoor.ak001@gmail.com

We respond promptly.

11. Children’s Privacy

The app is not meant for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect children’s information.

12. International Law Compliance

We comply with:

GDPR (EU)

✔ Right to access
✔ Right to erasure
✔ Right to restrict processing

CCPA (California)

✔ Right to know
✔ Right to delete
✔ Right to opt out

India DPA 2023

✔ Consent-first processing
✔ Data minimization
✔ Right to grievance redressal

13. End User License Agreement (EULA)

By using the app, you agree to:

1. Use the app for lawful personal purposes.

2. Not reverse-engineer or tamper with the software.

3. Accept that alarm accuracy depends partly on device/system behavior.

4. Understand that the app is provided “as-is.”

5. Acknowledge that all rights belong to Alarma App.

6. Accept that the developer may suspend access if policies are violated.

14.📞 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:

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

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

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

Permissions Required:

The feature requires the "Read Phone State" permission.

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

Data Retention:

All temporary call status data is deleted immediately after use.

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

Third-Party Sharing:

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

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

User Control:

Users can stop this feature anytime by revoking the permission or uninstalling the app.

Security & Updates:

We handle all temporary data securely.

Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated.

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

15. Privacy Policy – Alarm Clock Home

App Functionality
Alarm Clock Home allows users to set alarms, manage schedules, and receive timely alerts.
The app also provides optional home screen (launcher) functionality.

Default Launcher Usage

Users can choose to set the app as their default launcher only with explicit user consent.
Users can change or disable the default launcher at any time from device system settings.

Access to Installed Apps

Access to installed apps is used only for launcher-related features such as:

• Displaying installed apps

• Searching apps

• Launching apps from the home screen

The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.

Alarm & Notification Permissions

Alarm / Exact Alarm (If Applicable)
Used only to schedule and trigger alarms at the selected time.

Notification Access (If Applicable)
Used only to deliver alarm alerts and notifications to the user.
No notification data is collected or shared.

Vibration / Sound Settings
Used only to provide alarm alerts (sound, vibration) based on user preferences.

Data Collection & Usage

The app does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All alarm settings and data are stored locally on the user’s device.

Third-Party Services

Any third-party services (such as ads or analytics), if used, comply fully with Google Play policies and are limited to essential app functionality only.
No personal data or user activity is shared with third parties.

User Control

Users have full control over:

• App permissions

• Launcher settings

• Alarm features

Permissions can be revoked at any time through device settings.

📜 Declaration

We declare that Alarm Clock Home does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All permissions are used strictly for core app functionality and in full compliance with Google Play policies.

16.Package Monitor & Junk Scan

We monitor app installs and removals to keep your device clean and optimized. All data is processed locally on your device, and we do not collect, store, or share any personal information.

16. Disclaimer

This is a utility alarm application and may rely on:

• System battery optimization settings

• Device manufacturers’ policies

• Doze mode limitations

Users must ensure proper permissions are granted for reliable alarm performance.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect improvements or regulatory updates.
All changes will appear inside the app or on the Play Store listing.

18. Contact Information

📧 Email: arjun.kapoor.ak001@gmail.com
🏢 Developer: Alarma App