# Privacy Policy for Prod Zen

**Last Updated: January 2, 2026**  
**Effective Date: January 2, 2026**

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## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Prod Zen ("we," "our," or "us"). Prod Zen is a digital wellness application designed to help you manage your screen time and build healthier phone usage habits.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. This policy complies with Google Play Store requirements and applicable data protection laws.

**By using Prod Zen, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.**

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## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information Collected Automatically

| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|-----------|---------|---------|
| App usage statistics (time spent per app) | To display your screen time analytics | Local device only |
| App open counts | To track how often you open apps | Local device only |
| Focus session data (duration, completion) | To track your focus session history | Local device only |
| Goal progress data | To show your daily goal achievements | Local device only |
| Achievement data | To unlock and display achievements | Local device only |

### 2.2 Information You Provide

| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|-----------|---------|---------|
| Intentions (text you enter) | To help you use apps purposefully | Local device only |
| Custom settings and preferences | To personalize your experience | Local device only |
| Daily goals | To track your screen time targets | Local device only |

### 2.3 Device Information (Anonymous)

- Device model and manufacturer
- Operating system version
- App version
- Crash logs (via Firebase Crashlytics)

**Note:** We do NOT collect device identifiers, advertising IDs, or any personally identifiable information.

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## 3. Permissions We Request

### 3.1 Usage Access Permission (Required)
- **What it accesses:** App usage statistics from Android UsageStatsManager
- **Why we need it:** To display your screen time data and enforce app limits
- **What we DON'T access:** Individual app content, messages, or personal data

### 3.2 Accessibility Service (Required)
- **What it accesses:** Foreground app package names only
- **Why we need it:** To detect when you open monitored apps and show mindful intervention screens
- **What we DON'T access:** 
  - Screen content or text
  - Keyboard inputs or passwords
  - Messages, emails, or communications
  - Browser URLs or web content
  - Files or documents

**Important:** Our accessibility service is configured with `canRetrieveWindowContent="false"`, meaning we CANNOT read any text or content on your screen.

### 3.3 Notification Permission (Optional)
- **What it does:** Allows us to send local notifications
- **Why we need it:** Focus session reminders, achievement alerts, and daily goal notifications
- **What we DON'T do:** We never send marketing or promotional notifications

### 3.4 Overlay Permission (Required for interventions)
- **What it does:** Allows displaying screens over other apps
- **Why we need it:** To show mindful pause screens when you open tracked apps
- **What we DON'T do:** We never display ads or unwanted content

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## 4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

1. **Providing Core Functionality**
   - Displaying your screen time statistics
   - Showing mindful intervention screens
   - Tracking focus session progress
   - Managing app time limits

2. **Personalization**
   - Customizing intervention screen appearance
   - Remembering your preferences
   - Suggesting intentions based on past entries

3. **Analytics & Improvements**
   - Identifying and fixing app crashes (Firebase Crashlytics)
   - Understanding anonymous usage patterns to improve the app

4. **Gamification**
   - Tracking achievements and points
   - Maintaining daily streaks

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## 5. Data Storage & Security

### 5.1 Local Storage
**All your personal data is stored exclusively on your device.** We use Android's Room database for secure local storage.

### 5.2 What We Do NOT Do
- ❌ We do NOT upload your usage data to any server
- ❌ We do NOT share your data with third parties for advertising
- ❌ We do NOT sell your data
- ❌ We do NOT create user profiles on external servers
- ❌ We do NOT track your location
- ❌ We do NOT access your contacts, messages, or photos

### 5.3 Firebase Services
We use Firebase services that operate according to Google's privacy policies:

| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---------|---------|----------------|
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting | Anonymous crash logs, device info |
| Firebase Analytics | App improvement | Anonymous usage events |

Firebase data is anonymized and cannot be linked to you personally. For more information, see [Firebase Privacy Policy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy).

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## 6. Data Retention

- **Local data:** Retained on your device until you clear app data or uninstall
- **Firebase data:** Retained according to Firebase's data retention policies (typically 90 days for crash data)
- **Export data:** You can export your data at any time from within the app

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## 7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

| Right | How to Exercise |
|-------|-----------------|
| **Access your data** | View all data within the app's analytics screens |
| **Export your data** | Use the export feature in Settings |
| **Delete your data** | Clear app data in device settings or uninstall the app |
| **Revoke permissions** | Disable permissions in device Settings > Apps > Prod Zen |
| **Opt out of analytics** | Firebase analytics respects device-level opt-out settings |

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## 8. Children's Privacy

Prod Zen is **not intended for children under 13 years of age**. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at prodzen.app@gmail.com.

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## 9. Third-Party Services

### 9.1 Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase services provided by Google. Firebase may collect anonymous usage data and crash reports. This data is governed by Google's privacy policy.

- [Firebase Privacy Policy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
- [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

### 9.2 No Other Third Parties
We do NOT integrate with:
- Advertising networks
- Social media tracking
- Third-party analytics (other than Firebase)
- Data brokers

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## 10. International Data Transfers

Your data remains on your device and is not transferred internationally. Firebase crash reports may be processed on Google's servers according to their data processing terms.

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## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Notifying users through the app (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

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## 12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

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## 13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing

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## 14. Contact Us

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

**Email:** prodzen.app@gmail.com 
**Response Time:** Within 30 days

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## 15. Consent

By downloading and using Prod Zen, you consent to:
- The collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
- The use of Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting
- The use of Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage analytics

You may withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app or revoking permissions.

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## 16. Summary

| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
| Do you collect personal information? | No personally identifiable information |
| Do you sell user data? | No, never |
| Do you share data with advertisers? | No |
| Where is my data stored? | On your device only |
| Can I delete my data? | Yes, clear app data or uninstall |
| Do you read my screen content? | No, we cannot access screen content |
| Do you read my messages? | No |
| Do you track my location? | No |

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*This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 31, 2025.*

**Prod Zen - Your Digital Wellness Companion**