Introduction

ToolPhone ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Android application.

Our Philosophy: We believe your data is yours. ToolPhone is designed to help you build a healthier relationship with your phone through mindful usage, not to collect or monetize your personal information.

Information We Collect

1. App Usage Data (Stored Locally)

To provide core blocking functionality, we collect and store the following information locally on your device:

• Blocked Apps List: Package names and app names you choose to block
• Usage Statistics: Timestamps and frequency of when you attempt to open blocked apps
• Reflections & Intentions: Text you enter when unlocking blocked apps or reflecting on your usage
• Daily Journal: Automatically generated summaries of your daily phone usage patterns
• Success Rate: Statistics showing how often you choose to "Go Home" vs. unlock apps
• Screen Time Data: Daily and weekly aggregated screen time metrics

Important: This data is stored only on your device using Android SharedPreferences and is never uploaded to external servers.

2. Analytics & Crash Data (Firebase)

We use Google Firebase to improve app stability and understand how users interact with the app:

Firebase Crashlytics:

• Crash reports and stack traces when the app unexpectedly closes
• Device model, Android version, and app version
• Anonymized crash identifiers

Firebase Analytics:

• Anonymous usage statistics (e.g., screens viewed, features used)
• App open/close events
• General interaction patterns (no personally identifiable information)

This data is processed by Google according to Google's Privacy Policy.

3. Device Permissions

The app requires the following permissions:

• Usage Stats Access (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS): Required to detect when you open blocked apps. This permission allows us to see which apps are in the foreground but does not give us access to app content or communications.
• Display Over Other Apps (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW): Required to show the blocking/reflection screen when you open a blocked app.
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to show the monitoring service notification and optional reminders.
• Query All Packages: Required to display a list of installed apps for you to select which to block.

How We Use Your Information

Local Data

All locally stored data is used exclusively to:

• Block selected apps and show reflection prompts
• Display your usage statistics and trends
• Generate your daily journal
• Track your progress and success rate

Analytics Data

Firebase data is used to:

• Fix crashes and improve app stability
• Understand which features are most used
• Improve user experience based on anonymous usage patterns

Data Storage & Security

Local Storage

• All personal data (reflections, journals, app selections) is stored locally on your device
• Data is stored using Android SharedPreferences with app-private access
• No local data is transmitted to external servers or third parties
• Uninstalling the app deletes all locally stored data

Firebase Data

• Analytics and crash data is transmitted to Google Firebase servers
• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Firebase servers are secured according to Google's security standards
• Data is retained according to Firebase's default retention policies

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to anyone
• Share your data with advertisers
• Access your app content, messages, or communications
• Track your location
• Require account creation or personal information

We DO share data with:

• Google Firebase: For analytics and crash reporting (see Firebase's privacy practices)

Your Rights & Choices

Delete Your Data

• Local Data: Uninstall the app or use "Clear Data" in Android settings to delete all local data
• Analytics Data: You cannot directly delete Firebase analytics data, but it is anonymous and not tied to your identity

Opt-Out of Analytics

Currently, analytics are enabled by default to help improve the app. Future versions may include an in-app toggle to disable analytics collection while continuing to use core features.

Control Your Information

• You can view all blocked apps in the app settings
• You can delete specific journal entries or reflections
• You can stop monitoring at any time using the in-app toggle

Children's Privacy

ToolPhone does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is intended for general audiences and does not target children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Major changes will be communicated through:

• In-app notifications
• Updates to this document
• Play Store update notes

Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained indefinitely on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Firebase Crashlytics: Crash data is retained for 90 days
• Firebase Analytics: Event data is retained for 60 days (default Firebase setting)

International Users & GDPR

ToolPhone complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).

For EEA Users:

• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Since most data is stored locally, you control it directly
• For Firebase data, contact us for assistance with data requests
• We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA except to Google Firebase (which has appropriate safeguards)

Third-Party Services

This app uses the following third-party services:

Google Firebase (Crashlytics & Analytics)

• Provider: Google LLC
• Purpose: Crash reporting and anonymous usage analytics
• Data collected: Crash logs, anonymous usage statistics, device information
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Android System Services

• Usage Stats API: Used to detect foreground apps (data stays on device)
• Package Manager: Used to list installed apps (data stays on device)

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

• Email: support@pasoevi.com
• Support: Visit our support page

For data access, correction, or deletion requests, please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
• Android Developer Policy
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

Consent

By installing and using ToolPhone, you consent to:

• Collection of usage statistics as described
• Processing of crash data by Firebase
• Use of required Android permissions
• Terms outlined in this Privacy Policy

You can withdraw consent by uninstalling the app.