Keshi - Privacy Policy

App name: Keshi 

Effective Date: April 23 , 2026

Last Updated: June 24 , 2026

1. OVERVIEW

Keshi ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

2.1 Account Details

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name

• Username

• Email address

• Profile photo

 (You will provide these during signup or profile setup)

2.2 Requests, Messages & Media

When you use social features, we collect:

• Messages sent in requests

• Request details (time, app name, duration, approval/rejection)

• Photos uploaded (if any)

• Friends or connections you add

(This data is required for the app to function properly)

3. IMPORTANT PERMISSION

3.1 Accessibility permission

Our App uses the Accessibility Service API permission to provide its core functionaity of blocking apps.

We use this permission to:

• Detect when a restricted app is being opened by the user

• Display a "Block Screen" overlay to prevent access to restricted apps once the time limit is reached

• Monitor user interactions to facilitate the "Request More Time" flow.

Data Privacy: We do NOT use the Accessibility permission to collect any personal or sensitive user data. No data processed through this 'Accessibility permission' and uploaded to our servers or shared with third parties.

3.2 Usage Stats Permission

Our App requires access to device usage statistics (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS) to:

• Track the amount of time spent on specific applications

• Provide users with detailed daily and weekly usage reports

Data Privacy: This data is processed locally on your device to calculate screen time. We do not store your browsing or app usage history on our servers.

3.3 Device Administrator Permission (Uninstall Protection)

Optional use. Keshi uses Android’s Device Administrator permission only when you turn on Uninstall protection in the app (Profile → Extra controls). We use it so you cannot remove the app from your phone’s home screen or app installer without turn of the permission — this helps prevent bypassing screen time limits, block screens, and focus schedules. 

How it works: If Uninstall protection is on and you try to uninstall Keshi (for example by long-pressing the app icon or using the system uninstall screen), Device administration detects that action and uninstall for keshi app. The Device Administrator permission itself does not read your personal files, contacts, or messages; it is used only to make uninstall harder until you of that permission in app or in Settings. 

Turning it off: You can deactivate Device Administrator for Keshi at any time in keshi app or in your device’s system settings (Settings → Security / Device admin apps, or your manufacturer’s equivalent). We do not block you from turning off this permission. If you do so while your limits or schedules are still active and other required permissions remain on, your approved friends may receive an in-app notification so they know protection was turned off.  

Your choice: You are not required to enable Device Administrator to use all features of Keshi; it is optional and can be enabled or disabled by you through the app or Android Settings. 

Data Privacy: No personal data is collected or shared through this permission.

3.4 Display Over Other Apps Permission

• Keshi needs the Display over other apps permission (also called “draw over other apps” or “appear on top”) so the app can work as intended. This permission lets Keshi show a full-screen block screen on top of other apps when your daily app limit is reached or when a focus/block schedule is active. Without it, the app cannot reliably stop you from continuing to use limited apps after your time is up, which is a core part of our screen time and accountability features. 

• We use this permission only to display Keshi’s own block interface over the app you are trying to use — for example, a “time’s up” or focus block screen. It is not used to read your messages, passwords, banking details, or other personal content inside other apps. The overlay is shown solely to enforce the limits and schedules you set in Keshi. This permission is required for Keshi to run properly and to deliver the blocking experience the app is designed for; if it is not granted, limit and schedule enforcement may not work correctly.

3.4 Camera Permission

• Keshi may ask for Camera access when you take a photo during certain in-app flows, such as sending a request to an accountability friend (for example extra time, uninstall protection, or log out). The camera is used only at your request so you can capture a live photo in the app. We use it to confirm that a person is present in the frame before your request is sent. Photos are not taken in the background and the camera is not used to monitor you outside these flows. Images you capture are used only as part of the request you choose to send to your approved friends.  

3.5 Notification Permission

• Keshi asks for notification permission so we can send you important alerts about the app and your accountability features. These may include friend requests and responses, approvals or rejections for time, uninstall, or log out requests, reminders when limits or schedules apply, and alerts related to permission or accountability events you have set up. Notifications are required for these features to work reliably, especially when the app is in the background. We do not use notifications for unrelated advertising. You can control notification settings through your device, but some accountability features may not work fully if notifications are disabled. 

4. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

4.1 Device Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

• Device type

• Operating system version

• App version

4.2 App Usage (Inside Our App Only)

We may collect:

• App activity (which features you use)

• Crash reports and performance logs

 This helps us improve the App experience.

5. WHAT WE DO NOT COLLECT

We respect your privacy. We do NOT collect:

• Your contact list

• We do NOT use Accessibility Services to monitor your private messages, passwords, or any personal information

• Your precise location

• Your personal messages outside the App

• Your full screen time history on our servers

• Any biometric or health data

• Your financial information

6. HOW YOUR DATA IS USED

We use your data only for the following purposes:

6.1 Core Functionality

• Creating and managing your account

• Showing your profile to selected friends

• Sending and receiving requests

• Enabling chat and social interaction

6.2 App Improvement

• Fixing bugs

• Improving performance

• Enhancing features

6.3 Communication

• Sending notifications (requests, approvals, reminders)

• Responding to your support queries

6.4 Legal & Safety

• Preventing misuse or abuse

• Complying with Indian laws

6.5 Screen Time Management

• We use usage data and accessibility events solely to enforce the limits set by you and to provide the core app-blocking feature.

7. HOW YOUR DATA IS SHARED

7.1 With Your Friends

Only the people you add or accept can see:

• Your username and profile photo

• Your requests and related messages

• Shared photos (if any)

You always control who your connections are.

7.2 Advertisements (AdMob)

• We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the free plan of the App. AdMob may collect limited identifiers to serve relevant ads.

• However, no data from Accessibility Services or Usage Stats is shared with AdMob or any advertising partners.

7.3 What We Do NOT Do

We do NOT:

• Sell your data

• Share your data with advertisers

• Use your content for AI training

• Rent or trade your information

7.4 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services:

• Supabase → Authentication & database storage

• Firebase → Push notifications only

 These providers follow industry-standard security practices.

7.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data only if required by law or government authorities in India.

8. DATA STORAGE & RETENTION

8.1 How Long We Keep Data

We store your data until you request deletion.

This includes:

• Profile (username, email, photo)

• Friends list

• Messages and requests

• Uploaded photos

8.2 Account Deletion

If you delete your account:

• Your data will be permanently deleted within a reasonable time

8.3 Important Note

Some data may remain temporarily for:

• Legal compliance

• System backups

9. YOUR RIGHTS & CONTROLS

9.1 Account Control

You can:

• Edit your profile

• Change or remove profile photo

• Add/remove friends

• Delete your account via inbuild chat request

9.2 Notifications

You can:

• Enable/disable notifications from device settings

9.3 Data Access Request

You can request your data by:

• Emailing us at: support.keshiapp@gmail.com

We will provide your available data in a reasonable timeframe.

10. SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• Secure connections (HTTPS)

• Protected database systems

• Access control mechanisms

However, no system is 100% secure.

11. USER CONTENT & SAFETY

You agree not to share content that:

• Is illegal or harmful

• Contains explicit material

• Harasses or abuses others

• Violates copyright

We may remove such content or suspend accounts.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

• This App is not for users under 13

• We do not knowingly collect data from children

If found, data will be deleted.

13. EXTERNAL LINKS

The App may contain links to third-party services.

 We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please review their policies separately.

14. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

• Updates will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date

• Major changes may be notified inside the App

15. CONTACT US

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: support.keshiapp@gmail.com
Address: Gonda, uttarpradesh

We aim to respond within a reasonable time.

16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By using the App, you:

• Agree to this Privacy Policy

• Understand how your data is handled