Privacy Policy for Flowala
Last updated: August 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy outlines Flowala's ("the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") policies and practices regarding the handling of information when You use the Flowala: Focus & Study Timer mobile application ("Service" or "Application"). We value Your privacy and are committed to ensuring complete transparency about how Your data is handled.
Key Privacy Highlights
- 100% Local Storage & No Personal Data Collection: Flowala stores your study sessions, custom timer presets, and productivity statistics strictly on your local device. We do not collect, store, or sell your personal data or sensitive information.
- No Accounts Required: You do not need to register, create an account, or provide personal credentials (such as your name, phone number, or email address) to use the application.
- In-App Purchases & Billing: Purchases (such as Flowala Pro) are processed securely through the official Google Play Billing service. Flowala never accesses, processes, or stores your financial or payment details.
- No Intrusive Data Sharing: We do not sell or share any user data with external marketing companies or unauthorized third parties.
By using the Service, You agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under this section regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
1.2 Definitions
- Application: Refers to Flowala: Focus & Study Timer (package: com.nclassdev.flowala), the mobile app provided by the Company.
- Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"): Refers to the developer and operators of Flowala.
- Device: Any authorized device capable of accessing the Service, such as an Android mobile phone or tablet.
- Service: Refers to the Flowala mobile application.
- Usage Data: Refers to diagnostic or technical data collected automatically during the operation of the Service, such as anonymized app performance metrics and crash logs.
- You: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service.
2. Data Collection and Storage
2.1 Local Data Storage
All data generated through regular app usage—including focus session history, custom intervals, break durations, cycle counters, and audio preferences—is stored locally on your device using Android's local encrypted storage mechanisms (Room Database and DataStore Preferences).
2.2 Personal Data
Flowala does not collect or store any personally identifiable information (PII), such as:
- Real names
- Email addresses or home addresses
- Passwords or credentials
- Contacts, photos, or media files
- Precise GPS location data
2.3 Diagnostic and Usage Data
The application may collect non-identifiable technical data (e.g., device model, operating system version, crash stack traces) strictly for debugging, troubleshooting, and stability improvements.
3. Data Usage
Flowala uses anonymous technical data solely to:
- Ensure the application functions reliably across diverse Android versions and screen sizes.
- Diagnose unexpected crashes, background execution freezes, or performance issues.
- Provide accurate notification and exact alarm scheduling for your focus and rest intervals.
4. Third-Party Services & Integrations
The Application integrates with standard, trusted Google Play services:
1. Google Play In-App Billing (Google LLC): Used to manage one-time unlocks for Flowala Pro. All financial transactions are handled exclusively by Google Play.
2. Google Play Services: Used for app distribution, updates, and core Android platform integrations.
These third-party providers handle data in accordance with their own respective privacy policies. Flowala does not transmit your personal usage habits or timer statistics to third parties.
5. Device Permissions
To deliver core timer and background productivity features, Flowala requests the following standard Android permissions:
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS / Foreground Service: To display active countdown timers on your lock screen and status bar without interruption.
- SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM / USE_EXACT_ALARM: To guarantee that your focus and rest alerts trigger at the exact second, even when the device is in battery-saving sleep mode (Doze Mode).
- WAKE_LOCK: To prevent premature CPU suspension during active focus intervals.
- VIBRATE: To provide tactile feedback when a focus session or break ends.
These permissions are utilized strictly for in-app timer execution and are never used to track or gather personal data.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 (or under 16/18 where applicable by local law). Since Flowala does not collect personal data from any user, no personal information belonging to minors is gathered or stored.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain references or links to third-party websites. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every website You visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
9. Contact Us
If You have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy within Flowala, You can reach Us at:
- Developer / Support Email: nclassdev@gmail.com
- Application Package: com.nclassdev.flowala