Privacy Policy for FocusPaws

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Privacy Policy for FocusPaws

Effective date: November 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how FocusPaws handles information when you use the FocusPaws Android app.

1. Who operates FocusPaws

FocusPaws is developed and operated by Emandi Raviteja. For privacy questions or requests, contact: teju.emandi@gmail.com.

2. Information stored by FocusPaws

Profile information you enter: your display name, email address, and selected avatar. The email address is currently used as profile information on your device; FocusPaws does not use it to sign you into an online account.

Focus and game progress: focus settings, selected apps, session duration and history, XP, Paw Points, levels, streaks, and Lucky Spin progress.

Selected-app blocking: if you enable the FocusPaws Accessibility Service, it checks the package name of the app currently open and compares it with the apps you selected to block. It uses this check to show the focus blocker. The current app code does not read the contents of messages, passwords, or text typed into other apps. Diagnostic logging may include app package names used for foreground-app detection.

3. Where FocusPaws stores this information

Profile and focus-progress information is stored in FocusPaws app storage on your device. The current version does not sync this profile or focus progress to a FocusPaws server and does not use Firebase Authentication or Firestore for it.

Android backup is enabled in the app configuration. If Android backup is enabled on your device, Android may back up app data to your Google Account or transfer it to another device according to your device settings. Android may restore backed-up data when you reinstall the app or set up a new device. You can review Android backup settings on your device.

4. Why the app uses information

  • To create and display your local profile.
  • To run focus timers and apply the app-blocking settings you selected.
  • To save and display focus history, XP, Paw Points, levels, streaks, and spin rewards.
  • To operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the app.
  • To request and display ads, including optional rewarded ads.

5. Advertising and Google services

FocusPaws uses Google Mobile Ads to show ads. Google’s Mobile Ads SDK may collect and share information such as IP address, ad and app interactions (for example, app launches, taps, and video views), diagnostic information, and device or account identifiers for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention. Google states that SDK data is encrypted in transit. Google’s handling of this information is described in its Privacy Policy and Mobile Ads data disclosure.

FocusPaws uses Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) to request and show advertising privacy choices where applicable. These advertising choices are separate from accepting the FocusPaws Terms of Use. Where available, you can reopen advertising privacy choices from FocusPaws Settings.

FocusPaws does not currently upload your display name, email address, or focus progress to a FocusPaws server. This statement does not cover information Google collects through its advertising services.

6. Sharing

FocusPaws does not sell your display name, email address, or focus-progress records. Google Mobile Ads processes information as described above to provide and measure ads and support analytics and fraud prevention. Android backup services may process app data when backup is enabled on your device.

7. Retention and deletion

FocusPaws keeps local profile and progress data in app storage until it is reset or cleared. You can use Settings → Reset App Data → Reset Data to reset your FocusPaws profile and progress. You can also clear FocusPaws storage using Android’s app settings.

Android backups are controlled by Android and your Google Account settings. Resetting FocusPaws or clearing app storage does not necessarily remove an existing Android backup. Google handles advertising-related data according to its own retention and deletion practices.

The current app creates an on-device profile and has no FocusPaws cloud account. If FocusPaws adds online accounts or cloud-synced data, this policy and the deletion instructions will be updated to explain how to request deletion of that online data.

8. Your choices

  • You choose your display name, email address, and avatar.
  • You can choose which apps to block and can disable the Accessibility Service through Android Settings.
  • You can reset FocusPaws data from the app or clear the app’s storage through Android Settings.
  • You can manage Android backup and advertising identifier settings through Android Settings.
  • Advertising privacy options may be available in FocusPaws Settings, depending on your region and Google’s requirements.

9. Children

FocusPaws is not intended to request personal information from children in violation of the laws that apply where they live. If you believe a child has provided personal information in a way that is not permitted, contact us at [ADD YOUR PUBLIC SUPPORT EMAIL].

10. Security

FocusPaws stores profile and progress data in app storage on your device. Google Mobile Ads states that information handled by its SDK is encrypted in transit. No method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when FocusPaws features, data practices, or legal requirements change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact [ADD YOUR PUBLIC SUPPORT EMAIL]. Please do not send passwords or sensitive personal information in your request.

Terms of Use for FocusPaws

Effective date: November 12, 2026

These Terms apply to your use of the FocusPaws Android app. By continuing through onboarding, you agree to these Terms. Read the FocusPaws Privacy Policy to understand how app and advertising information is handled.

1. What FocusPaws does

FocusPaws provides focus timers, selected-app blocking, and progress features such as XP, Paw Points, levels, streaks, and Lucky Spin rewards. The current version saves the profile and focus progress on the device and does not provide FocusPaws online sign-in or cloud synchronization.

2. App blocking and device permissions

App blocking depends on Android permissions, the Accessibility Service, display-over-other-apps access, and device-manufacturer behavior. Blocking may not work in every situation or on every device. You are responsible for selecting the apps to block and granting the required permissions.

FocusPaws is a productivity aid. It is not an emergency service, parental-control guarantee, security product, or medical or mental-health treatment. Do not rely on it to prevent access to an app in every circumstance. Keep emergency calling and other essential device functions available.

3. Profile and device data

The current app stores profile and progress information in app storage. You can reset the app profile and progress using Settings → Reset App Data → Reset Data, or clear app storage through Android Settings. Android backup settings may affect whether app data is backed up or restored. See the Privacy Policy for details.

4. Virtual rewards

XP, Paw Points, levels, streaks, and spin rewards are virtual features for use within FocusPaws. They have no cash value, are not money, and cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. Reward amounts and availability follow the in-app rules and may be adjusted as the app changes.

Rewarded ads are optional. An ad must be completed and verified by the ad provider before an ad-earned spin is granted. Ads may be unavailable at times or in some regions.

5. Acceptable use

Use FocusPaws only on a device you are authorized to use. Do not tamper with the app, misuse its reward systems, or use it in a way that violates applicable law or another person’s rights.

6. Third-party services

FocusPaws uses Google Mobile Ads and Google’s User Messaging Platform for advertising and advertising privacy choices. Those services are governed by their own terms and privacy practices. The FocusPaws Privacy Policy links to Google’s privacy information.

7. Availability and changes

We may update, change, or discontinue features to maintain or improve FocusPaws. We will make reasonable efforts to keep the app and its reward rules clear, but features can be affected by Android updates, device settings, connectivity, and third-party service availability.

8. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact teju.emandi@gmail.com.

Nothing in these Terms removes consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded where you live.

Delete your FocusPaws data

Your FocusPaws profile and progress are stored on your device, not on FocusPaws servers. To erase them, open FocusPaws Settings, tap “Reset App Data,” and confirm. You can also clear FocusPaws storage in your Android device settings. These actions remove locally stored profile information, settings, focus history, and game progress. FocusPaws has no server copy to retain or delete.