Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2023
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Heavy Sleeper Alarm ("the App") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users.
Transparency Guarantee: Our app is built on a "Privacy-by-Design" principle. We do not maintain any central servers for your personal alarm data.
1. Data Ownership & Local Storage
Your alarm schedules, personalized labels, wake-up streaks, and historical performance data are your property. This data is stored strictly within an encrypted private database on your mobile device. We do not have access to your alarm titles, times, or location data.
2. Exhaustive List of Permissions
To provide a high-reliability alarm experience, the App utilizes the following Android system permissions:
USE_EXACT_ALARM
Mandatory for triggering the alarm at the precise second scheduled by the user to ensure reliability.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Allows the app to maintain high-priority audio playback and vibration even if the device enters sleep mode.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Required to display the active ringing notification and post-alarm wake-up confirmation check-ins.
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
Enables the App to launch the mission screen directly over the lock screen for immediate user interaction.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Automatically restores and reschedules your active alarms if your phone is restarted.
VIBRATE & WAKE_LOCK
Used to provide physical haptic feedback and keep the screen illuminated during the mission solving phase.
INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Used to check for maintenance updates and deliver advertisements to keep the App free of charge.
3. Third-Party Data Processing
We partner with specialized providers for advertisements and infrastructure support:
- Google AdMob: Facilitates ad delivery. They may process your Advertising ID to serve relevant content. Google Privacy Link
- OneSignal: Manages maintenance alerts and wake-up reminders. They may process device identifiers and IP addresses for routing. OneSignal Privacy Link
4. Children's Online Privacy Protection
Compliance with COPPA: We do not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of 13. The App is intended for a general audience.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
Since your data is stored locally, it is retained only as long as the App is installed. You can permanently delete all your data at any time by:
- Navigating to App Info > Storage > Clear Data
- Uninstalling the App from your device.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in Android OS requirements. We encourage users to check this page frequently. Continued use of the App signifies your acceptance of these terms.