Privacy Policy for Recess Last updated: June 2026
Recess is a screen time management application for Android. This privacy policy explains what information the app accesses, how it is used, and your rights as a user.
Information We Access
Recess accesses the following information on your device:
App usage data — Recess monitors which apps are open on your device in real time using Android's Accessibility Service, and queries historical usage data using Android's UsageStats API. This is used solely to enforce the time limits you set within the app.
Device storage — Recess stores your settings, time limits, rest period preferences, and usage statistics locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences.
Information We Do Not Collect
Recess does not collect, transmit, sell, or share any personal data. All information accessed by Recess remains entirely on your device at all times. Recess has no servers, no user accounts, no analytics, no advertising, and no third-party SDKs.
Permissions
Recess requests the following permissions:
Accessibility Service — used to detect when a tracked app opens, enabling real-time session tracking and rest period enforcement.
Usage Access — used to retrieve historical app usage data for displaying your usage trends.
Ignore Battery Optimisation — used to ensure Recess continues running in the background so time limits are enforced reliably.
Foreground Service — used to keep Recess active while monitoring app usage.
Notifications — used to send optional session warnings before your time limit is reached. This can be turned off within the app.
Data Retention
All data is stored locally on your device. You can clear all Recess data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data through Android Settings.
Children's Privacy
Recess is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be made available through the app's Play Store listing.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at recessappservice@gmail.com.