Alarm Clock for Android
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:
Use the app for lawful personal purposes.
Not reverse-engineer or tamper with the software.
Accept that alarm accuracy depends partly on device/system behavior.
Understand that the app is provided “as-is.”
Acknowledge that all rights belong to Alarma App.
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. Alarm - Alarm Clock & Home
App Functionality
Alarm - Alarm Clock & Home allows users to set alarms, manage schedules, and receive timely alerts.
The app also provides optional home screen (launcher) functionality along with news and weather features.
Launcher
Users can 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.
News
The app displays news content using RSS feed from Republic World.
Used only to show latest news headlines
No user data is collected or shared
No tracking of user interaction
Weather
The app provides weather updates using OpenWeather API.
Used only to display weather information
No personal data is collected or shared
Works without requiring user account
Alarm & Notification Permissions
Alarm / Exact Alarm (If Applicable)
Used only to schedule and trigger alarms at selected times.
Notification Permission (If Applicable)
Used only to deliver alarm alerts and reminders.
No notification data is collected or shared.
Sound & Vibration
Used only for alarm alerts based on user preferences.
Access to Installed Apps
Access to installed apps is used only for launcher-related features such as:
Displaying installed apps
Searching apps
Launching apps
The app does not monitor or track usage of other apps.
Internet Access
Internet permission is used only to:
Fetch weather data
Load news content
The app does not track user browsing activity.
Data Collection & Usage
The app does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All alarm and app operations are handled locally on the user’s device.
Third-Party Services
Third-party services (such as weather API and news RSS) are used only for app functionality.
No personal data is shared with any third party.
User Control
Users have full control over:
App permissions
Launcher settings
Alarm features
Permissions can be revoked anytime from device settings.
📜 Declaration
We declare that Alarm - Alarm Clock & Home does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All permissions and integrations are used strictly for core app functionality and comply with Google Play policies.
16.Microsoft Clarity
Our app uses Microsoft Clarity to help us understand how users interact with the app and to improve its performance and overall experience. By using our app, you agree that we and Microsoft may collect and use this analytics data as described in Microsoft’s Privacy Statement. However, we want to make it clear that we do not collect, store, or share any personal user data. All information remains completely anonymous and secure. 🔗 Microsoft Privacy Policy
17.Push Notifications (iZooto)
Our app uses a third-party push notification service provided by iZooto to send important updates, alerts, and app-related notifications to users.
iZooto may collect non-personal and anonymized information such as device type, browser information, and notification interaction data, strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving push notification services.
We do not use push notifications to collect sensitive personal information, nor do we use them for unauthorized tracking.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Contact Information
📧 Email: arjun.kapoor.ak001@gmail.com
🏢 Developer: Alarma App