# Privacy Policy for WalkMyScreen

**Last Updated:** November 29, 2024

## Introduction

WalkMyScreen ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("App").

## Data Collection and Storage

### We Do NOT Collect Personal Data

**WalkMyScreen does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers.** All data generated by the app remains on your device.

### Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device only:

- **Step count data**: Your daily step count and walking history
- **App usage statistics**: Time spent on selected apps (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, X/Twitter, LinkedIn)
- **App settings**: Your baseline minutes, step rewards, and selected apps to block
- **Blocking history**: Number of times apps were blocked

This data is stored using Android's SharedPreferences and is never transmitted outside your device.

## Permissions Required

WalkMyScreen requires the following permissions to function:

### 1. Activity Recognition Permission
- **Purpose**: To count your steps using your device's step counter sensor
- **Data**: Step count data (stored locally only)
- **Required**: Yes, for core functionality

### 2. Display Over Other Apps Permission
- **Purpose**: To display blocking overlays when you try to access blocked apps
- **Data**: No data collected
- **Required**: Yes, for core functionality

### 3. Battery Optimization Exemption
- **Purpose**: To allow the app to run in the background and monitor app usage
- **Data**: No data collected
- **Required**: Yes, for core functionality

### 4. Usage Access Permission
- **Purpose**: To accurately track screen time for selected apps
- **Data**: App usage statistics (stored locally only)
- **Required**: Yes, for accurate time tracking

### 5. Autostart Permission (Device-specific)
- **Purpose**: To restart the monitoring service after device restart or "Clear All" action
- **Data**: No data collected
- **Required**: Yes, for reliable operation on certain devices (e.g., Xiaomi)

## Third-Party Services

### Google AdMob

WalkMyScreen uses Google AdMob to display rewarded video advertisements. When you watch an ad:

- **Data Collection**: Google AdMob may collect device information, advertising identifiers, and usage data as described in [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- **Purpose**: To provide you with the option to earn additional screen time by watching ads
- **Your Control**: You can choose not to watch ads; they are optional

We do not have access to or control over the data collected by Google AdMob. Please review [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) for more information.

## Data Sharing

**We do not share, sell, or rent your data to any third parties.** All data remains on your device.

## Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- Data is protected by your device's security measures
- No data is transmitted over the internet
- No accounts or login credentials are required
- You can uninstall the app at any time to remove all local data

## Children's Privacy

WalkMyScreen is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect 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 so we can delete such information.

## Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

- **Access**: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible through the app
- **Deletion**: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- **Control**: You can modify or reset your settings at any time within the app

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

- **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/walkmyscreen/info](https://github.com/walkmyscreen/info)
- **Email**: (Add your contact email if available)

## Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google Play Store Privacy Policy requirements

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**Summary**: WalkMyScreen is designed with privacy in mind. All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, share, or sell your information. The app works entirely offline, and you can delete all data by simply uninstalling the app.