ALARM CLOCK & REMINDER
PRIVACY POLICY FOR ALARM CLOCK & REMINDER
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
"Alarm Clock & Reminder" (the "App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
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1. PRIVACY-FIRST & ON-DEVICE DATA PROCESSING PRINCIPLE
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Our primary design principle is user privacy.
- ALL core user data (including your reminders, task lists, calendar events, custom alarm challenges, and configuration settings) is stored LOCALLY on your device using a secure local database (SQLite/Room).
- We DO NOT host any central servers to collect, upload, store, or monitor your personal reminder contents.
- Your text and voice reminders remain strictly on your physical device unless you choose to share them manually through third-party sharing options on your device.
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2. DETAILED PERMISSIONS: WHY THEY ARE USED AND HOW THEY BENEFIT YOU
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To deliver robust location-based, time-based, and voice-assisted reminders, the App requires certain sensitive permissions. Below is a detailed breakdown of why each permission is requested and the direct benefits to you as a user:
A. LOCATION PERMISSIONS (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: The App features location-based reminders (geofences). When you set a reminder to trigger at a specific geographic location (e.g., "Remind me to buy groceries when I arrive at the supermarket" or "Remind me to lock the door when I leave home"), the App needs to track your device's geographical coordinates.
- BACKGROUND LOCATION ACCESS: The App requires permission to access location in the background (even when the App is closed, running in the background, or not actively in use). This is essential because geofence boundaries are monitored continuously. Without background location access, the App will NOT be able to detect when you enter or exit your geofence zones, rendering location-based alarms useless.
- BENEFIT: You receive highly accurate, context-aware reminders exactly when you arrive at or leave a specified destination, freeing you from having to manually check your task list.
- DATA HANDLING: Your location coordinates are processed strictly locally on-device via the Android Geofencing API. Your location history and coordinates are NEVER uploaded to our servers, sold, or shared with third parties.
B. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOGNITION (ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To detect your physical activity status (e.g., whether you are walking, driving, running, or stationary).
- BENEFIT: The App uses this information to dynamically adjust the frequency of geofence monitoring. For example, if the App detects that you are stationary, it reduces location requests, which significantly saves battery life. Conversely, if it detects you are driving, it optimizes updates to ensure you do not miss your geofence boundaries.
- DATA HANDLING: This data is processed in real-time, locally on-device. No physical activity profile is ever saved or transmitted off your device.
C. AUDIO RECORDING (RECORD_AUDIO)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To allow you to record voice notes and attach voice messages to your reminders or create reminders using speech-to-text voice commands.
- BENEFIT: Provides a convenient, hands-free, and rapid method to capture reminders when you are on the go.
- DATA HANDLING: Voice recordings are recorded and stored locally on your device as audio files, or processed via Android's local speech-to-text service. We do not transmit or store your audio recordings on any remote servers.
D. NOTIFICATIONS (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: Required on Android 13 (API level 33) and above to display alerts on your screen.
- BENEFIT: Ensures you receive immediate visual and audible notifications, alerts, and alarm screens the moment a reminder is triggered.
- DATA HANDLING: Processed locally by the system notification manager.
E. EXACT ALARMS & BOOT COMPLETION (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_EXACT_ALARM, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To schedule time-based reminders down to the exact second and to re-schedule all alarms and geofences automatically if your device restarts.
- BENEFIT: Ensures that your alarms go off precisely at the scheduled time without any delays caused by Android's battery-saving standby modes, and guarantees you do not lose your reminders after a device reboot.
- DATA HANDLING: Handled entirely by the system's AlarmManager API on-device.
F. FOREGROUND SERVICE & LOCATION TYPE (FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To run a reliable, persistent service for monitoring location geofences and processing active alarms in the background.
- BENEFIT: Prevents the Android system from terminating the App's location monitoring operations during periods of inactivity, ensuring geofenced reminders trigger reliably.
- DATA HANDLING: Runs strictly within your device's local memory.
G. BATTERY OPTIMIZATION EXEMPTION (REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To request that the App be excluded from Android's aggressive battery-saving features (Doze Mode).
- BENEFIT: Prevents the Android operating system from freezing or delaying the App's background tracking and alarm receiver, resulting in highly reliable alarm triggers.
H. WAKE LOCK & VIBRATE (WAKE_LOCK, VIBRATE)
- WHY IT IS NEEDED: To wake up the device screen and vibrate the device when an alarm triggers.
- BENEFIT: Ensures you are physically alerted even if your phone is in your pocket or the screen is turned off.
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3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & SERVICE PROVIDERS
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To support development and provide extended features (like maps and premium versions), the App integrates third-party Software Development Kits (SDKs). These third parties may collect, process, or transmit data according to their own privacy policies:
A. GOOGLE MOBILE ADS (ADMOB)
- The App displays advertisements using Google AdMob. AdMob may automatically collect device identifiers, cookie IDs, IP addresses, and coarse location data to serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements, run analytics, and prevent fraud.
- You can opt-out of personalized ads in your Android device's settings (Settings -> Google -> Ads -> Opt out of Ads Personalization).
- Google AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
B. GOOGLE PLAY BILLING (IN-APP PURCHASES)
- If you purchase a premium subscription/feature in the App, the payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Billing services.
- We do not collect or store your payment details (credit card number, billing address, bank account). All financial transactions are secured by Google.
- Google Play Terms of Service: https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/
C. GOOGLE MAPS API
- The App displays Google Maps to let you visually select location boundaries for geofenced reminders.
- Google Maps may collect information about your interaction with the map and your location.
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
D. GOOGLE PLAY IN-APP REVIEWS
- Used to prompt you to review our App on the Google Play Store.
- Google Play Services Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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4. GDPR (GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION) COMPLIANCE
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If you reside within the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights under the GDPR.
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
We process any potential user information under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent to enable device permissions (Location, Notifications, Audio, Activity Recognition).
- Legitimate Interests: To optimize App stability, serve ads to support the App, and deliver the core utilities of the App.
B. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the following data protection rights:
- Right of Access, Update, or Erasure: Because all data is stored locally in the Room Database on your device, you have full control over it. You can access, edit, or delete any reminder directly within the App. You can erase ALL data instantly by clearing the App's data in your Android device's settings (Settings -> Apps -> Alarm Clock & Reminder -> Storage -> Clear Data) or by uninstalling the App.
- Right of Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate information within the App UI.
- Right to Object & Restrict Processing: You can withdraw permissions (such as location, microphone, or activity tracking) at any time through your device's settings.
- Right to Data Portability: Since your data is stored locally, it is not kept in a transferable cloud format, but you can manually export/share your reminders through standard sharing options.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for permissions or ad-personalization at any time.
If you have questions regarding your GDPR rights, you may contact us at: [Your Contact Email]
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5. CCPA/CPRA (CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT) COMPLIANCE
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If you are a California resident, you have rights regarding your personal information under the CCPA/CPRA:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request what categories of personal information we collect. (We collect only local data, except for device/advertising identifiers collected by Google AdMob).
- Right to Delete: You can delete your personal information by clearing your App storage or uninstalling the App.
- Right to Opt-Out of the "Sale" or "Sharing" of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal data. However, third-party ad networks (AdMob) may use cookies or mobile advertising IDs for interest-based advertising, which may be classified as "sharing" or "selling" under California law. You can limit this by configuring your Android device's Ads setting or opting out of personalized advertising.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
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6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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The App does not knowingly address or collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). Since we do not collect data on servers, we do not intentionally acquire information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided permissions or info to this App, please manage their device permissions or uninstall the App.
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7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App or on our official website, and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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8. CONTACT US
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If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By Email: patel002.nidhi@gmail.com
- Developer Name/Company : ZenfitX Studio
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