By using the AppLock App, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the App immediately.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect personal details such as your Name, Phone Number, and Email Address to manage your account, send notifications, and communicate with you regarding your usage of the app.
- Device Information: We collect device-specific details such as device model, operating system, unique device identifiers (e.g., Device ID), and mobile network information. This helps us optimize the app for your device and improve functionality.
- Installed Applications Details: We collect data about third-party applications installed on your device, such as package names, to enable app grouping, security customization, and enhanced functionality.
- Ad ID & Analytics: We collect Ad_ID and analytics data for crash reports, performance monitoring, and improving the app's user experience. No personal information is shared for advertising purposes.
- Battery Information: We monitor your device's battery status to ensure optimal functionality of features like app performance optimization under low battery conditions.
- Biometric Data (Face ID, Fingerprint): We use Face ID or Fingerprint recognition for authentication purposes. This data is used solely for verifying your identity and is not stored on our servers.
2. Permissions Used
The AppLock application requires specific permissions to function properly and deliver optimal security features:
- Camera: Used for biometric authentication such as Face ID.
- Internet: Required to enable communication between the app and our servers for notifications, security events, and updates.
- Post Notifications: Allows us to send you notifications related to security alerts and important information regarding app functionality.
- System Alert Window: Used to display critical alerts over other apps for security notifications.
- Vibrate: Enables vibration for notifications related to app security.
- Bluetooth Access: Used to monitor Bluetooth connections for security features (e.g., detecting unauthorized disconnection).
- Access Location (Fine, Coarse): The app may use location data for security features such as geo-fencing or location-based app lock triggers.
- QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: The app requires this permission to query installed applications on your device for security, app categorization, and protection purposes.
- Foreground Service: Allows the app to run background services for real-time security monitoring and alerts.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the functionality of the AppLock application.
- To send you notifications related to app security, updates, and account information.
- To optimize app performance based on device and user-specific data.
- To troubleshoot app issues and improve performance through crash and usage analytics.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal information to third parties unless required by law or in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders).
- With trusted third-party service providers to enable technical services, such as hosting or data storage, under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to provide the services offered by the AppLock application. Once your account is deactivated or closed, we will delete or anonymize your data unless we are legally required to retain it.
6. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws)
As a user of the AppLock application, you have the following rights under various privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, provided that we are not required to retain it for legal reasons.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Opt-out of Sale of Personal Data: While we do not sell personal data, you have the right to opt-out of any potential future sale or transfer of your personal data by contacting us.
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data has been misused or mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction. For users in the EU, this is your local Data Protection Authority.
8. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws. You can contact our DPO for any questions or concerns regarding your data:
- Name: Nav Adaniya
- Email: gtsinfosoft@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 7073010180
- Address: 67, Ajit Colony, Jodhpur, India
9. Security Measures
We take the protection of your data seriously. We use industry-standard measures such as encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10. Opt-Out Rights
Under various privacy laws, including CCPA and VCDPA, you have the right to opt-out of targeted advertising, profiling, and the sale of your personal data (though we do not sell personal data). You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly at gtsinfosoft@gmail.com.
11. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
- Consent: We process your data based on your consent provided when you use the AppLock app.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process data to pursue legitimate interests, such as improving app security and functionality, as long as they do not override your rights.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing your data may be necessary to fulfill a contract, such as providing services through the AppLock app.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy within the AppLock app. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
- Name: Nav Adaniya
- Email: gtsinfosoft@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 7073010180
- Address: 67, Ajit Colony, Jodhpur, India