PatLock

Overview

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how PatLock (hereinafter referred to as "we," "app") collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when using our application. We highly value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of you and your children.

Information Collection

PatLock is a local application focused on device usage time management, following the principle of minimizing data collection:

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Usage Statistics: To perform time management functions, we collect information related to app usage on the device, including app usage time and patterns.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers, solely for application functionality and optimization purposes.

Information You Actively Provide

• Time Slot Settings: Time slots you create, time limits, and rules related to specific applications.
• Access Password: If you set a parental access password, it will be stored in encrypted form on the local device.

Information Usage

All information we collect is used only for the following purposes:

1. Providing, maintaining, and improving our application functions, especially time management features.
2. Implementing app usage restrictions and time slot rules you set.
3. Sending local notifications and reminders according to your settings.
4. Diagnosing and resolving technical issues that may arise.

Data Storage and Security

Important Note: All data is stored in your device's local storage and is not uploaded to the cloud or our servers.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorized access.

Data Sharing

Since all data is stored on the local device, PatLock does not share your personal data with any third parties, except:

• When necessary, with service providers offering analytics or development support (if any).
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• To protect our rights, safety, or property, or those of users.

Children's Privacy

PatLock is an application designed for parents with children. We understand the need for special care when handling data related to children:

• We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
• App usage data is used only to provide parents with information about their children's device usage and to allow parents to set appropriate restrictions.
• All data is stored locally on the device and is not used for targeted advertising or marketing purposes.

Your Choices and Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

• Uninstall our application at any time in your device settings, which will delete all local data associated with the application.
• Delete all created time slots and restriction settings through the in-app reset function.
• Change or delete any access password you have set.

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and provide notification within the application. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: jiangfei2013@icloud.com