Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 9, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how your information is handled when you use the Antiphone application ("the App," "we," "us," or "our").
Antiphone is a minimalist launcher designed to transform your smartphone into a tool for mindful use. Its purpose is to help you combat screen addiction, eliminate mindless scrolling, and reduce your overall screen time. Our core principle is to protect your privacy while helping you achieve your digital well-being goals.
1. Information We Collect and Why (Required Permissions)
To provide its core functionality, Antiphone requires access to certain device permissions. We only request permissions that are essential for the app to work as intended.
a) Usage Data (Screen Time Access)
To monitor and analyze your device usage, the App requires access to your device's usage data (often called "Screen Time" or "Usage Stats"). This is the central feature of Antiphone.
How it's used:
- Analyze your application usage patterns to provide you with insights.
- Power the app-blocking features based on your configured rules.
- Generate reports to help you track your progress in reducing screen time.
Data Protection: Your screen time information is processed and stored locally on your device. It is not transmitted to our servers or shared with any third parties.
b) Storage Access (Write Access)
We may request permission to write to your device's storage.
How it's used:
- Saving a screenshot of your usage report to your photo gallery.
- Exporting your settings or data for backup purposes.
Data Protection: The App will not access, read, or modify any of your existing files. It will only save new files when you explicitly choose to do so.
2. Data Sharing and Selling
We do not sell, rent, or share any of your personal data.
All data required for the app's functionality, such as your usage statistics, is processed and stored exclusively on your device. This data is never transmitted to our servers or shared with any other party for any reason. Your privacy is paramount.
3. Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your data and permissions.
- Control Permissions: You can grant, review, or revoke the App's permissions at any time through your device's system settings.
- Delete All Data: You can delete all local data stored by the App by simply uninstalling it from your device.
4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app or on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.