App Name: Simple Alarm Clock
Developer Name: Krishna Tools
Contact Email: sorathiyapiyush064@gmail.com
1. Introduction
Simple Alarm Clock ("App", "we", "our", or "us") is an alarm clock application designed to help users schedule alarms, reminders, and wake-up notifications while providing optional launcher and home screen customization features.
We are committed to protecting user privacy and complying with:
Google Play Developer Program Policies
Android Alarm & Foreground Service Policies
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use
⏰ Alarm & Background Service Permissions
Permissions used:
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
USE_EXACT_ALARM
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
WAKE_LOCK
Purpose:
Schedule alarms accurately.
Ensure alarms trigger at the correct time.
Restore alarms after device restart.
Keep alarm services running reliably in the background.
📌 These permissions are used solely to provide dependable alarm functionality.
🔊 Audio Permission
Permission used:
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Purpose:
Adjust alarm volume and audio settings while alarms are active.
Ensure alarm sounds are played reliably.
📌 Audio settings are modified only for alarm-related functionality.
📱 Display & Battery Optimization Permissions
Permissions used:
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
DISABLE_KEYGUARD
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Purpose:
Display alarms over the lock screen.
Wake the device when an alarm rings.
Improve alarm reliability by preventing battery optimization from interrupting alarms.
📌 These permissions are used only while alarm features are active.
🔔 Notification Permission
Permission used:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Purpose:
Display alarm notifications.
Notify users about scheduled alarms and reminders.
Show important application alerts.
📌 Users can disable notifications through device settings.
📳 Vibration Permission
Permission used:
VIBRATE
Purpose:
Provide vibration alerts during alarms and reminders.
🌐 Internet & Network Permissions
Permissions used:
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Purpose:
Support optional online features.
Verify network connectivity.
Improve application performance.
Display advertisements (if applicable).
📌 Internet access is not used to collect personal information without user consent.
🏠 Launcher & Home Screen Permissions
Permissions used:
BIND_APPWIDGET
REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
SET_WALLPAPER
Purpose:
Support launcher widgets and shortcuts.
Provide optional home screen customization features.
Allow wallpaper customization initiated by the user.
📌 These permissions are used only for launcher-related functionality.
📞 Phone State Permission
Permission used:
READ_PHONE_STATE
Purpose:
Optimize alarm behavior during active phone calls.
Improve application stability.
📌 The App does not access phone numbers, call recordings, or call content.
🪟 Overlay Permission
Permission used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Purpose:
Display optional floating alarm controls or quick-access features when enabled by the user.
📌 Overlay functionality is visible to the user and can be disabled through device settings.
📦 Installed Apps Query
The App queries installed launcher applications using:
android.intent.category.LAUNCHER
Purpose:
Support launcher widgets and optional home screen features.
📌 Installed application information is processed locally and is not shared with third parties.
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
Alarm settings created by the user.
Basic network connectivity information.
Optional launcher customization settings.
📌 All alarm-related information is processed locally on the device.
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
The App does NOT collect or store:
❌ Contacts
❌ SMS messages
❌ Call logs
❌ Photos or videos
❌ Financial information
❌ Location information
❌ Passwords or login credentials
📌 No account registration is required.
5. How We Use Information
Information is used only to:
Schedule alarms and reminders.
Display notifications.
Improve application functionality.
Support launcher customization features.
📌 We do not track or profile users.
6. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell user data.
Share alarm information with third parties.
Upload personal information to external servers.
📌 User information remains under the user's control.
7. Third-Party Services
The App may use:
Advertising services (such as AdMob)
Analytics and crash reporting services
These services may collect limited non-personal technical information according to their own privacy policies.
8. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️
📌 Exact Alarm permissions are used solely for alarm scheduling.
📌 Foreground Service permissions ensure reliable alarm operation.
📌 Launcher permissions are used only for optional home screen customization features.
📌 Overlay and Full-Screen permissions are used only to display alarms when triggered.
📌 The App does not secretly monitor, record, or collect personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect user privacy.
📌 Alarm settings remain stored locally on the user's device unless the user chooses to export or share them.
11.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 also turn off the After Call Popup feature directly from the App Settings → After Call Settings section at any time.
Disabling this setting will completely stop the feature from running.
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.
12.Launcher Feature
Users can set the app as their default launcher only with their consent and can change it anytime from device settings.
The launcher may display installed apps, app search, and news content for user convenience.
Access to Installed Apps
Access to installed apps is used only to display, search, and launch apps. The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.
Declaration
We declare that the launcher functionality, including optional news content, does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data and complies with Google Play policies.
13.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.
14.Battery Charging Status Feature
Our app may display a screen or notification when the device is connected to or disconnected from charging (plug in / unplug events). This feature is used only to provide battery-related information and user convenience features within the app.
The app does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal data related to battery charging events. Battery status information is processed locally on the device only and is not used for tracking purposes.
15.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.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.
17. Contact Us
📧 sorathiyapiyush064@gmail.com
Declaration
We declare that:
Simple Alarm Clock does not collect, store, or sell personal user data.
Alarm and launcher permissions are used solely to provide the intended functionality.
No hidden tracking, recording, or surveillance is performed.
User information remains under the user's control.
The App complies with Google Play Developer Program Policies.