Official Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for AppLock
Welcome to AppLock, developed by GameOrg ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how our application operates, what permissions we require, how on-device information is processed, and our strict zero-data-collection philosophy for personal user data.
By installing and using AppLock, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Summary: 100% On-Device Privacy Architecture
Zero Personal Data Collection
AppLock is built with privacy as a foundational principle. Your PIN codes, pattern credentials, list of locked applications, and lock sessions are processed and stored exclusively on your device. We do not operate remote user databases or transmit your personal data to any external server.
2. Use of Android Accessibility Service (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE)
AppLock requests user permission to enable an Android AccessibilityService (labeled AppLock Guard Service). In accordance with Google Play Developer Program Policies, we provide full disclosure of why and how this service is used:
- Purpose: The Accessibility Service monitors window state change events (
AccessibilityEvent.TYPE_WINDOW_STATE_CHANGED) to detect in real-time when an application selected by the user enters the foreground. - Immediate Protection: When a protected application is launched, the service triggers the secure PIN/pattern lock screen overlay to prevent unauthorized access.
- No Data Harvesting: The Accessibility Service does NOT monitor, record, log, or collect user typing, keystrokes, text inputs, messages, photos, account credentials, or screen content.
- No Network Transmission: Any event data received by the Accessibility Service remains in temporary device memory solely for the fraction of a second needed to decide whether to show the lock screen, and is never uploaded to the internet or shared with third parties.
3. Device Permissions & How They Are Used
| Permission | Technical Identifier | Purpose & Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Service | BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE | Detects foreground app launches in real-time to display the lock overlay before the protected app is exposed. |
| Display Over Other Apps | SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | Renders the secure PIN keypad / pattern lock overlay on top of protected apps. |
| Query Installed Apps | QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES | Allows the user to view installed applications on their device so they can pick which apps to lock. App lists remain strictly on-device. |
| Vibration | VIBRATE | Provides tactile haptic feedback when entering digits or on incorrect PIN entry. |
| Run at Startup | RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Resumes app protection automatically after the device reboots. |
4. Third-Party Services & Advertising (Google AdMob)
To support the ongoing development of AppLock, our application integrates Google Mobile Ads (AdMob). AdMob may automatically collect and process certain non-personal device and advertising information to serve banner, interstitial, rewarded, and app open ads.
Information processed by Google AdMob may include:
- Google Advertising ID (GAID) / Android ID.
- Device information (manufacturer, model, operating system version, carrier).
- IP address (for coarse geographic location and fraud prevention).
- Ad interaction metrics (impressions, clicks, completed rewarded video views).
For more details on how Google processes ad data, please review Google's Privacy & Terms:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads and https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting your Android device's Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization.
5. Storage and Security of PIN & Passwords
Your master PIN or pattern unlock data is encrypted and stored locally in private application storage (Android SharedPreferences and Room Database). It is protected by Android application sandboxing. We cannot view, recover, or transmit your PIN code.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
AppLock does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. The application is a security utility intended for general audiences. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate measures.
7. Data Retention & Deletion
Because all lock settings and credentials reside exclusively on your local device, you have complete control over your data:
- To clear all stored preferences, uninstall the app or navigate to Settings > Apps > AppLock > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data.
- This action permanently deletes all saved PINs, locked app records, and cached settings immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and reflected with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or AppLock's privacy practices, please contact developer GameOrg:
- Email: myworldplug@gmail.com
- Developer: GameOrg
- Policy URL: https://saverushapp.blogspot.com/p/applock-privacy-policy.html
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