Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 09, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Alarm Clock ("the App"), developed by Eretmochelys Imbricata, handles information when you use our simple alarm clock app with timer, stopwatch, world clock, and smart alarms features.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. The App is designed to work primarily offline and locally on your device. We do not collect any personal data from you. No account creation is required, and no personal information is needed to use the App. Any data related to your alarms, timers, settings, or other features is stored and processed locally on your device only.
Developer: Eretmochelys Imbricata
Contact Email: Eretmochelyimbricata@gmail.com
Address: Gujarat, India
This Privacy Policy applies to the Alarm Clock Android app available on Google Play. It describes our practices regarding information handling, permissions, third-party services, advertising, analytics, in-app purchases, and your rights.
The App complies with applicable laws including Google Play Developer Program Policies (including User Data and Data Safety requirements), GDPR (for EU users), CCPA/CPRA (for California residents), and CalOPPA.
Since we do not collect personal data, many typical privacy concerns do not apply. However, we use certain device permissions and third-party SDKs for core functionality, ads, and analytics.
We do not collect any personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, location (beyond general device needs), or any other identifiable data.
The App does not require you to create an account or provide personal information. All alarm settings, timers, stopwatch data, world clock preferences, and smart alarm configurations are stored locally on your device using local storage solutions like Realm database. No data is sent to our servers or any third-party servers for collection purposes by us.
Under GDPR, processing of personal data requires a legal basis. Since we do not collect or process any personal data, there is no processing requiring a legal basis like consent, contract, or legitimate interests.
Any limited device data processed by third-party SDKs (e.g., for ads or analytics) is handled directly by those providers under their own policies and legal bases.
The App requests specific Android permissions to provide reliable alarm clock features. We only use them for the stated purposes and do not misuse them. Here's a detailed explanation:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS — Required on Android 13+ to display alarm alerts, timer expirations, reminders, and scheduled notifications.
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM and USE_EXACT_ALARM — Essential for scheduling alarms to trigger at precise times without delays, ensuring you wake up or get reminded on time.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below) — Allows you to pick custom alarm ringtones or sounds from your device's storage.
INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE — Used only if you choose features that may involve online elements (e.g., potential future downloads of alarm tones or optional backups/sync). Currently, core features work offline; network is mainly for ads and analytics SDKs.
WAKE_LOCK — Keeps the device CPU active briefly so alarms can sound even when the screen is off or device is in doze mode.
VIBRATE — Enables vibration alerts for alarms, timers, and notifications.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED, — Allows alarm permission to keep the timer and stopwatch running in the background. This helps users track time even when the app is closed, making it simple to handle important tasks without interruption.
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW — Displays the alarm ring interface over other apps or on lock screen when ringing.
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT — Shows a full-screen alarm UI on the lock screen for quick dismissal or snooze.
DISABLE_KEYGUARD (legacy) — Temporarily bypasses lock screen on older Android versions for alarm display.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED — Restores your set alarms after device restart so they don't get lost.
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS — Requests exemption from battery restrictions to help prevent alarms from being delayed or missed due to aggressive power saving.
You can review and manage these permissions anytime in your device Settings > Apps > Alarm Clock > Permissions.
All App data (alarms, timers, settings) is stored locally on your device using secure local databases (Realm and Room). No data leaves your device via the App for our collection.
We do not store or transmit personal data to servers. Security relies on Android's built-in protections and your device security (e.g., screen lock). We cannot guarantee absolute security (no system is 100% secure), but we follow best practices in development.
The App uses these libraries/SDKs for functionality, UI, performance, and features. They may handle limited non-personal data according to their policies:
AndroidX libraries (Core, AppCompat, Material, Preference, ConstraintLayout): For modern, compatible UI and core Android features. → See Android Developer Documentation
com.intuit.sdp:sdp-android: Scalable dimensions for consistent UI across devices.
Dagger: Dependency injection for clean, modular code.
Realm and Room: Local databases for storing your alarms and settings securely on-device.
NumberPicker (io.github.ShawnLin013): Customizable picker for time/alarm settings.
EventBus (GreenRobot): For internal app communication between components.
Gson: JSON handling (used internally if needed).
Firebase BOM (includes Analytics, Crashlytics, etc.): For crash reporting and anonymous usage analytics to improve the App. → See Firebase Privacy and Security and Google Privacy Policy
Lottie (Airbnb): For smooth animations in the UI.
We do not use these to collect personal data; any data sent (e.g., crash logs) is anonymized and handled per provider policies.
Yes, the App shows ads using Google AdMob, AdX (Google Ad Exchange), and Facebook (Meta) Audience Network. Ads may be personalized based on your device interactions with ads (not personal data collected by us).
Firebase Analytics: Used for anonymous, aggregated usage stats and crash reports to help us improve the App. No personal identifiers are collected by us. → Firebase Privacy | Google Privacy Policy
Ad providers: May collect device info, ad interactions for serving relevant ads. → Google Ads Privacy | Meta Privacy Policy
We do not control their data practices; review their policies linked above.
The App does not use cookies (as it's a mobile app, not a website). Third-party ad/analytics SDKs may use device identifiers or similar technologies for ad personalization and measurement. You can opt out via device settings or ad provider tools.
Since we do not collect or process personal data, there is no detailed processing to describe. Any processing by third-party SDKs (e.g., ad IDs for ads) is governed by their policies.
Local data (your alarms/settings) remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App. Uninstalling removes all App data from your device.
We retain no data on servers.
Yes, the App offers in-app purchases and paid subscriptions for premium features.
All payments and subscriptions are handled securely by Google Play Billing. We do not collect, store, or access your payment details (card info, Google account passwords, etc.).
Subscriptions:
Renew automatically unless canceled before the next billing date.
Manage or cancel anytime in Google Play account settings.
After cancellation, premium features continue until the current period ends.
Purchase Information:
Google may share limited, non-personal details with us (e.g., subscription status) to unlock features.
Refunds & Cancellations:
Handle through Google Play per their refund policies.
Third-Party Sharing:
We do not share purchase/subscription info except as required by Google for processing.
All transactions follow Google Play Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy → Google Privacy Policy
As we collect no personal data, rights like access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection apply minimally. However:
Access: Contact us to confirm we hold no data.
Deletion: Uninstall the App.
Other rights: Manage permissions or opt out of ads/analytics via device settings or provider tools.
Contact us for questions.
California residents: We do not collect personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. No sale/sharing occurs by us. Rights to know, delete, opt-out do not apply in the typical sense but you can:
Request confirmation we hold no data.
Uninstall to delete local data.
CalOPPA requires notice on "Do Not Track" signals. The App does not respond to browser DNT signals (not web-based), but ad SDKs may honor device-level opt-outs. Use device ad settings to limit tracking.
No personal data is transferred by us. Any SDK transfers (e.g., analytics to Google/Meta servers) follow their mechanisms (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
We do not engage in malware distribution or network misuse. The App follows Google Play security standards.
The App may link to external resources (e.g., policy pages). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
The App is not targeted at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child provided data, contact us.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety (though we hold none).
We may update this policy. Check for a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use means acceptance of changes.
Questions or concerns? Reach us at: Eretmochelyimbricata@gmail.com
Thank you for using Alarm Clock!