ScreenTime

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [DD Month YYYY]

Thank you for using ScreenTime ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information ScreenTime accesses, how that information is used, how it is stored, and your choices regarding your information.

1. Information We Access

ScreenTime is a digital wellbeing and screen time tracking application designed to help you understand and manage your device usage.

To provide its core features, the App may access limited application usage information available through Android's official Usage Stats system.

Usage Information

  • Application usage duration
  • Application launch or usage events
  • Daily and weekly screen time statistics
  • Application names required to identify usage
  • Usage history and locally generated reports

This information is used to calculate and display your screen time and application usage statistics.

2. Usage Access Permission

Android Usage Access

Permission: android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

ScreenTime requires Usage Access permission to determine how long applications are being used and how frequently they are opened.

This permission is required for the App's core screen time tracking functionality.

ScreenTime uses this access only to provide features such as screen time statistics, application usage reports, usage history, and personal usage limits.

ScreenTime does not use Usage Access to read the contents of your messages, emails, photographs, passwords, or private content inside other applications.

3. How We Use Information

Information accessed by ScreenTime may be used to:

  • Calculate total daily screen time.
  • Display application-wise usage statistics.
  • Show daily, weekly, and monthly usage trends.
  • Track application launch counts.
  • Provide personal app usage limits.
  • Generate screen time summaries.
  • Display digital wellbeing insights.
  • Maintain locally stored usage history.
  • Improve app stability and functionality.

ScreenTime does not use screen time information for behavioral profiling or automated decision-making.

4. Data Storage

Privacy First & On-Device Storage

ScreenTime is designed with an on-device privacy approach. Screen time statistics, usage history, preferences, goals, and app limits are stored locally on your device.

The App does not require you to create an account or provide an email address to use its core functionality.

Local application data can be removed by clearing the App's storage through Android Settings or by uninstalling the App.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

ScreenTime does not intentionally upload your screen time statistics or application usage history to our servers.

Information may only be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal process, or when necessary to protect our legal rights.

6. Third-Party Services

ScreenTime does not require third-party services for its core screen time tracking functionality.

If third-party services are introduced in future versions, this Privacy Policy will be updated to explain what information those services may access and how that information is handled.

7. No Account Required

ScreenTime does not require registration, login, or account creation to use its main features.

You can use the App without providing your name, phone number, email address, or other directly identifying information.

8. Information We Do Not Access

ScreenTime does not require access to the following information for its core screen time functionality:

  • SMS or MMS messages
  • Phone call contents
  • Contacts
  • Photos or videos
  • Microphone recordings
  • Camera data
  • Passwords
  • Content inside third-party applications

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

Because usage information is primarily stored locally on your device, its security also depends on the security features provided by your Android device.

We recommend keeping your Android device updated and using a secure screen lock.

10. Data Deletion

Since ScreenTime stores usage information locally, you can remove locally stored App data by:

  • Clearing the App's data through Android Settings.
  • Uninstalling the ScreenTime application.

You can also revoke Usage Access permission at any time through your Android device settings.

Revoking Usage Access may prevent ScreenTime from displaying accurate screen time and application usage statistics.

11. Children's Privacy

ScreenTime is a general-purpose digital wellbeing application.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

12. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your information, including:

  • The right to know what information is processed.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
  • The right to request deletion of applicable information.
  • The right to withdraw permissions granted to the App.
  • The right to stop using the App at any time.

Since most ScreenTime information is stored locally, you can control and remove it directly from your device.

13. Data Retention

Information stored locally by ScreenTime remains on your device until it is deleted by you, the App data is cleared, or the App is uninstalled.

If any third-party services are used in the future, their data retention practices will be governed by their respective privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, applicable laws, or our privacy practices.

Any changes will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

App Name: ScreenTime

Email: digitalfrontierfoundation@gmail.com