Last Updated: February 28, 2025

1. Introduction
At DontRot, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application («App»). Please read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you disagree with any aspect of this policy, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information Stored Locally
A key privacy feature of DontRot is that all user-generated data remains on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on external servers. The App collects and processes the following information locally on your device:

Step count data: Information about physical activity as detected by your device’s sensors
App usage statistics: Information about which apps you use and for how long
Blocked application data: List of applications you’ve chosen to block
Earned and used time: Records of screen time earned through physical activity and time spent using applications
Daily statistics: Aggregated data about your activity patterns and app usage over time
2.2. Required Permissions
To provide our core functionality, the App requires several permissions:

Activity Recognition: To count steps and convert them to earned time
Usage Statistics Access: To monitor app usage time and implement blocking features
Accessibility Services: To provide app blocking functionality
Battery Optimization Exemption: To ensure the App works continuously in the background
Display Over Other Apps: To show time alerts and blocking screens
Internet: Used exclusively for subscription verification through Google Play Billing
System Alert Window: To display blocking interfaces and time notifications
2.3. Subscription Information
When you subscribe to DontRot, payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Billing. We receive only the following information related to subscriptions:

Subscription status (active, expired, in trial period, or in grace period)
Subscription purchase date and expiration date
Subscription type
We do not receive, process, or store your payment information (such as credit card details).

3. How We Use Your Information
3.1. Local Data Usage
The data collected and stored locally on your device is used exclusively to:

Track your physical activity and convert it into earned screen time
Monitor your app usage to enforce time limits you set
Generate statistics and insights about your digital habits
Implement app blocking features based on your settings
Provide you with a personalized experience within the App
3.2. Subscription Status
Subscription information is used to:

Verify your access to the App
Manage trial periods and grace periods
Provide appropriate customer support
3.3. No External Data Processing
Since all user data remains on your device, we do not:

Analyze your behavior or create user profiles
Track your location or movements outside the functionality of step counting
Share your data with third parties
Use your data for advertising purposes
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1. Local Storage
All user-generated data is stored exclusively on your device using:

Android’s SharedPreferences for configuration and settings
Local SQLite database for statistics and usage data
Internal storage for application state information
4.2. Data Security
The security of your data stored within the App depends on your device’s security measures. We implement standard security practices within our application code to protect against unauthorized access to your locally stored information, including:

Using private mode for shared preferences
Implementing proper security contexts for database operations
Following Android security best practices for data storage
4.3. Data Retention
Your data remains stored on your device until you choose to delete it by either:

Clearing the App’s data through your device’s settings
Uninstalling the App
There is no automatic deletion of your data as it is stored locally and not accessible to us.

5. Third-Party Services
5.1. Google Play Services
The App uses Google Play Services for the following purposes:

Google Play Billing for processing subscription payments
Verifying subscription status
Information shared with Google Play is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2. No Additional Third-Party Services
The App does not integrate with any other third-party services or SDKs that would collect or process your data. We do not use:

Analytics services
Advertising networks
Social media integrations
External data storage or processing services
6. Your Data Rights and Choices
6.1. Access and Control
Since all your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete access and control over your information. You can:

View your statistics and usage data within the App
Delete your data by clearing the App’s data through your device settings
Uninstall the App to remove all associated data
6.2. Permission Management
You can control the permissions granted to the App through your device’s settings. However, restricting certain permissions may limit the functionality of the App.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers
Since all user data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers, there are no international data transfers of user-generated data.

For subscription management, Google Play Services may transfer data across borders according to their privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the «Last Updated» date at the top of this Privacy Policy
Providing in-app notifications about the changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the App after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

10. Legal Compliance
While we do not collect personal data on our servers, our privacy practices are designed to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@dontrot.com