PhoneAddict

PhoneAddict App - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 September 2025

Last Updated: 11 September 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

PhoneAddict ("we", "our", or "us") helps users control phone addiction through smart app monitoring and motivational lock screens. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, especially regarding accessibility service usage and children's privacy protection.

2. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE DATA COLLECTION & USAGE

What We Access:

• App launch events (which apps you open) - ONLY for apps you specifically select

• Window state changes for selected applications only

• No keyboard input, screen content, or typed text

• No personal messages, files, or sensitive information

How We Use This Data:

• Detect when you open apps you've selected for monitoring

• Show motivational lock screens during restricted times

• Provide time management and digital wellness features

• All processing happens locally on your device

Data We DO NOT Collect:

• Personal content from any applications

• Keyboard input or typed messages

• Screen recordings or screenshots

• Location data or contacts

• Files, photos, or documents

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

For All Users:

• Device Information: Device model and OS version for compatibility

• App Usage Statistics: Time spent in selected applications only

• Selected App Lists: Package names of apps you choose to monitor

• App Icons: For display in user interface only

• Session Settings: Access/lock times you configure

• Foreground Service & Screen Time: Real-time elapsed usage time in selected apps to enforce session limits without delay under battery optimization (Doze mode).

Optional Data:

• Email address (only if you choose to provide for notifications)

• Custom wallpapers (only if you select from device gallery)

4. LOCAL DATA PROCESSING

• All data processing occurs locally on your device

• No data is transmitted to external servers

• No cloud storage or remote data collection

• No sharing with third parties or advertisers

• No data used for advertising purposes

5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA Compliance)

Parental Consent Required:

• All monitoring features require explicit parental setup

• Parents must configure all app selections and time limits

• Children cannot modify monitoring settings independently

Data Minimization:

• We collect only data necessary for parental control functions

• No unnecessary personal information from children

• Parents control all data collection decisions

Parental Rights:

• View all data about your child anytime

• Modify or delete any collected data

• Disable monitoring features completely

• Request complete data deletion

6. USER CONSENT & CONTROL

Accessibility Service Consent:

• Explicit user consent required before accessing any data

• Users choose which specific apps to monitor

• Permission can be revoked anytime in Android Settings

• No hidden data collection or background monitoring

User Control Features:

• Select specific apps to monitor (none selected by default)

• Set custom time limits and schedules

• Choose wallpapers and themes

• Export/delete all data anytime

7. DATA RETENTION & DELETION

• Data stored locally until app uninstallation

• Parents can delete data anytime via app settings

• Uninstalling app removes all local data

• No data retained on external servers

• Complete deletion available upon request

8. SECURITY MEASURES

• All data processing happens on-device

• No network transmission of personal data

• Standard Android security protections apply

• No plaintext storage of sensitive information

• Regular security assessment of data handling

9. NO THIRD-PARTY SHARING

We do not:

• Share data with advertisers or marketing companies

• Sell personal information to any third parties

• Upload usage statistics to external services

• Integrate analytics SDKs that collect personal data

• Provide data to social media platforms

• App Stability Diagnostics: We only utilize Google Firebase Analytics for aggregated, non-personally identifiable crash and performance telemetry. No personal data, chats, or user identities are ever collected or shared.

10. INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE

• COPPA (USA): Full compliance for children under 13

• GDPR (EU): Parental consent and data minimization

• Privacy Act (Australia): Appropriate safeguards

• LGPD (Brazil): Children's data protection

11. TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Open Source Approach:

• Core privacy practices are transparent

• No hidden data collection mechanisms

• Regular privacy practice reviews

• User feedback integration for privacy improvements

12. UPDATES TO POLICY

• Material changes will be notified via in-app notice

• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates

• Previous versions available upon request

• Regular policy reviews for compliance updates

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy questions, data deletion requests, or concerns:

Email: saveyourchilds@gmail.com

Response Time: Within 7 business days

Data Deletion Requests: Processed within 30 days

14. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

Purpose Statement:

PhoneAddict uses Android's AccessibilityService API exclusively for phone addiction control and digital wellness features. This service is essential for detecting when users open selected applications to provide timely interventions.

Technical Implementation:

• Monitors only TYPE_WINDOW_STATE_CHANGED events

• Processes only package names of foreground applications

• Does not access application content or user interactions

• No keyboard monitoring or text capture capabilities

• Detects short-form video UI containers (specifically Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts) to enforce user-configured screen time limits on addictive short-form video feeds.

Data Processing Scope:

• Limited to apps explicitly selected by users

• No access to system apps or sensitive applications

• Processing restricted to time management functions only

• No broader device or system monitoring

Legal Basis:

• User consent obtained through prominent disclosure

• Processing necessary for legitimate digital wellness services

• Minimal data collection principle strictly followed

• Regular compliance assessment and updates

15. FOREGROUND SERVICE (SPECIAL USE) SPECIFIC DISCLOSURE

Purpose Statement:

PhoneAddict utilizes Android's Foreground Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE and FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE) exclusively to reliably track screen time and enforce user-configured timer locks on distracting applications.

Why Starts Immediately:

The foreground service begins immediately upon the user confirming an access or focus period. Continuous execution is necessary so device battery management (Doze Mode and App Standby) does not throttle or terminate the monitoring timer while the user is using target applications.

Persistent Notification:

A continuous, non-dismissible system notification is displayed while the foreground service is active, ensuring the user is always aware of the active focus session and remaining time.

Prohibited Uses:

The foreground service does NOT access the camera, microphone, or user location, and does NOT perform background audio or video media playback.

16. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Privacy Policy was last updated on September 27, 2026, and supersedes all previous versions.