FocusBirds ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
When you sign in using Google, we collect:
- Name: To personalize your experience.
- Email Address: To identify your account and provide cloud backup services.
- Profile Picture: To display in your user profile.
B. Usage Data
We collect information about your focus sessions, including:
- Focus duration and timestamps.
- Completed tasks and earned achievements.
- Streaks and performance metrics.
C. Device Permissions
To provide core features, the app requests:
- Display Over Other Apps: Necessary for the App Blocking feature to function.
- Usage Access: Required to detect which apps are running and enforce focus mode.
- Notifications: Used for session reminders and timer alerts.
- Battery Optimization: To ensure the timer runs reliably in the background.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Core Functionality: To manage focus sessions, track progress, and provide app-blocking features.
- Cloud Backup: If signed in, your data is synced to Firebase for cross-device access and recovery.
- Personalization: To tailor the experience based on your name and preferences.
- Analytics & Improvements: To understand how users interact with the app and fix bugs (via Firebase Crashlytics).
3. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Data is primarily stored on your device.
- Firebase/Google Cloud: We use Firebase for authentication and secure data storage.
- Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In: For user authentication.
- Firebase: For database (Firestore), analytics, and crash reporting.
5. Your Rights & Choices
- Account Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data through the app settings.
- Local Backup: You can export your data locally for your own records.
- Permission Management: You can revoke permissions at any time through your device settings.
6. Children's Privacy
FocusBirds does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: focusbirds@gmail.com