Privacy Policy for ScrollGuard

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how our app ("ScrollGuard", "we", "our", or "us") handles user data. We are committed to protecting your information and ensuring transparency about how our app works.

2. Accessibility Service Disclosure

Our app uses the Android Accessibility Service API for the following purpose:

• To detect when a user opens specific screens (e.g., YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels) based on view identifiers.
• To redirect or block usage of certain content formats that promote excessive or addictive usage patterns (e.g., endless scrolling).

We do not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal or sensitive data from this service.

3. What Data We Collect

We do NOT collect or transmit any of the following:

• Personal data (name, email, phone, etc.)
• App usage statistics
• Screen content or user interactions
• Location or device identifiers

All processing occurs locally on your device.

4. Permissions Used

• Accessibility Service: Required to detect which screen the user is currently viewing (e.g., YouTube Shorts screen).

We do not use any permissions to access files, contacts, or location.

5. Data Storage

This app does not store any personal data. Any settings you configure (such as enabling/disabling specific app blocking) are stored locally on your device using Android’s secure preferences.

6. Third-party Services

We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or cloud services that collect user data.

7. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, and the updated date will be reflected at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the app’s behavior, please contact:

Email: jeetarya619786@gmail.com