PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to App Lock: Lock apps & Password!

Predict Apps built the App Lock: Lock apps & Password an Ad Supported app. This service is provided by Predict Apps at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors about my policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use my Service.

By using the Platforms, you promise us that you have read, understand, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, or are unable to make this promise, you must not use the Platforms. In such a case, you must:

(a) Delete your account using the functionality found in the “Settings” section of the App, or contact us to request deletion of your data.

(b) Cancel any subscriptions using the functionality provided by Google (if you are using Android). 

(c) Delete the App from your devices.

1. Information Collection and Use

Generally, we do not collect any PII from you when you download our Android applications. To be specific, we do not require the consumers to get registered before downloading the application, nor do we keep track of the consumers' visits of our application, we even don't have a Server to store such PII.

The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you. Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app.

For advertising:

•    Google Play Services

•    AdMob

For analyze:

•   Firebase Analytics

2. Permissions On Your Device

• Internet: Needed to check for updates, download security patches, display ads, and report crash analytics. The app does not share personal content without user consent. 

• Vibrate: Used to provide haptic feedback when locking or unlocking apps, confirming actions like PIN entry or biometric authentication to improve user experience. 

• Record Audio: Used to capture sound input for features like voice commands or clap detection, ensuring core functionality. 

• Notification: Required to alert users when a locked app is accessed or an unauthorized attempt is detected, keeping users informed about app security events in real-time. 

• Foreground Service (Special Use): Enables the app to run a declared special-use foreground service to monitor app activity and enforce locks, ensuring continuous real-time protection even when the app is in the background. 

• System Alert Window: Used to display lock screens or overlays on top of other apps, preventing unauthorized access while maintaining normal device functionality. 

• Foreground Service Microphone:  Used to continuously listen for triggers (like clap detection or voice commands) while the app runs in the background.

• Request Ignore Battery Optimizations: Allows your app to request the user to exclude it from battery optimizations (Doze mode).

3. Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory. This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

4. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

•  To facilitate our Service;

•  To provide the Service on our behalf;

•  To perform Service-related services; or

•  To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

5. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

We prohibit users from creating, uploading, or distributing content that facilitates the exploitation or abuse of children, including all child sexual abuse materials

We prohibit other content that is harmful or inappropriate for our users, per the Inappropriate Content policy. 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at predictapps@gmail.com