Privacy Policy – Minimal Dark Launcher

Effective date: 2026-02-02

Minimal Dark Launcher is an ad-supported Android application provided by Bastiapps at no cost and intended for use as-is.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the app. By using this Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use
Minimal Dark Launcher itself does not collect or store personal data on external servers. Some features rely on device permissions and third-party services which may collect limited information as described below.

Third-Party Services
The app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you, including:

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads SDK

These services operate under their own privacy policies.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

App Permissions & Feature Usage

Installed Applications (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES)
Minimal Dark Launcher functions as a home screen replacement. To display and search your installed apps, the app requires the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission.

Your installed app list is processed entirely locally on your device. This information is never transmitted, stored remotely, or shared.

App Usage Statistics (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS)
If enabled, this permission allows features such as Screen Time and Most Used Apps. Usage statistics remain on your device only and are not uploaded or shared.

Accessibility Service (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE)
Accessibility is used solely to allow gesture actions such as double-tap to lock the screen.

The Accessibility Service:
• Does NOT read screen content
• Does NOT record input
• Does NOT collect personal data

This permission is optional and only required if you enable gesture locking.

Device Administrator
Device Administrator may be requested to support screen-locking functionality as an alternative to Accessibility. This permission is optional and only activated when you enable the Double Tap to Lock feature.

Advertising and Google Mobile Ads SDK
Minimal Dark Launcher displays advertisements using Google AdMob through the Google Mobile Ads SDK.

The advertising SDK may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Advertising ID
• Device information
• App usage data
• IP address
• Interaction with advertisements

This information may be used for:
• Serving and measuring advertisements
• Ad personalization (if enabled by the user)
• Fraud prevention and analytics

Data collection and processing by Google is governed by Google's privacy policies.

Log Data
In case of app errors, diagnostic information ("Log Data") may be collected through third-party services. This may include:

• IP address
• Device model
• Android version
• App configuration
• Time and date of usage

This data is used solely for debugging and improving app stability.

Cookies
The app itself does not use cookies. However, third-party SDKs such as advertising services may use cookies or similar technologies to improve their services.

Data Retention
All launcher-related data (installed apps, usage stats, preferences) remains locally on your device. We do not maintain user databases.

Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share personal data. Data accessed by permissions is used strictly for app functionality. Third-party services such as Google AdMob may process data according to their own privacy policies.

Security
We value your trust and strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Links to Other Sites
The app may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy
Minimal Dark Launcher is not directed toward children under the age of 13. The app does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

alibasti97@hotmail.com