Effective Date:

Thank you for using Volume Lock Pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Local Device Data

Volume Lock Pro stores the following information locally on your device using Android DataStore:

• Volume Settings: Current volume levels for media, notifications, alarms, ringtones, and voice calls
• Lock Preferences: Fixed lock and range lock settings for each volume type
• Range Settings: Minimum and maximum volume range values you configure
• App Preferences: Theme settings (light/dark mode), notification visibility preferences, and Do Not Disturb access settings
• Onboarding Status: Whether you have completed the initial onboarding process

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

Volume Lock Pro does NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device identifiers (except standard Android app package information)
• User activity data
• Any information to external servers or third-party services
• Analytics or tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

All data collected by Volume Lock Pro is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Volume Control: To maintain and enforce your volume lock settings
• App Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide a consistent user experience
• Background Monitoring: To continuously monitor and enforce volume locks through our background service
• Theme Management: To apply your preferred theme settings (light, dark, or system default)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using Android DataStore, which provides secure, encrypted storage. No data leaves your device at any time.

3.2 Data Retention

Your preferences are stored on your device until you:

• Uninstall the application (data is automatically deleted)
• Clear the app's data through Android Settings
• Manually change or reset settings within the app

3.3 Data Sharing

We do NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose your information to any third parties. All data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.

4. Permissions Required

Volume Lock Pro requires the following Android permissions to function properly:

• MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Required to control and lock your device's volume levels
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Required to run the volume monitoring service in the background
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK: Required for media volume monitoring functionality
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required to display notifications about volume lock status
• RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Required to automatically restart volume monitoring after device restart

These permissions are used solely for the app's core functionality and are not used to collect or transmit personal information.

5. Background Services

Volume Lock Pro uses foreground services to continuously monitor and enforce volume locks. These services:

• Run only when volume locks are active
• Display a persistent notification indicating that volume locks are being enforced
• Do not collect or transmit any data
• Can be stopped by disabling volume locks or uninstalling the app

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Access: All stored data is accessible through the app's settings
• Modify: You can change or delete any settings at any time within the app
• Delete: Uninstalling the app removes all stored data from your device
• Opt-out: You can disable volume locks at any time, which stops background monitoring

7. Children's Privacy

Volume Lock Pro does not knowingly collect any information from children. The app's parental control features (range locking) are designed to help parents manage their children's device volume, but the app itself does not collect or store any child-specific data.

8. Third-Party Services

Volume Lock Pro does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. The app operates completely independently and does not use any external SDKs that collect user data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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 "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing notice through the app when significant changes are made

Your continued use of Volume Lock Pro after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Data Breach

Since Volume Lock Pro stores all data locally on your device and does not transmit data to external servers, the risk of data breach is minimal. In the unlikely event of a security issue, we will notify affected users promptly.

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12. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Google Play Store Privacy Policy requirements
• Android privacy best practices