Pocket Mode Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Pocket Mode is designed to be a simple black screen overlay app. The app does not require you to create an account, and we do not ask you to provide your name, email address, phone number, or other personal information.

The app may collect limited technical and usage information through third-party services to help us understand app performance, improve features, fix bugs, and maintain the app.

This may include information such as:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• App interactions and feature usage
• Approximate usage statistics
• Crash reports and diagnostic information
• Device identifiers used by analytics or advertising services
• IP address, which may be processed by third-party services

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the app
• To understand how users interact with the app
• To detect and fix crashes, bugs, and performance issues
• To improve user experience and app stability
• To show ads, if advertising is enabled in the app
• To comply with legal and platform requirements

3. Third-Party Services

Pocket Mode may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you or your device. These services have their own privacy policies.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Play Services
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Google AdMob

If advertising is not enabled in the app, AdMob may not be used.

4. App Permissions

Pocket Mode may request permissions needed for its core features, such as displaying a black overlay on top of other apps and showing a floating button.

These permissions are used only to provide the app's screen overlay, floating button, and touch blocking features.

Pocket Mode does not use these permissions to read your messages, photos, files, contacts, passwords, or private content from other apps.

5. Overlay Feature

Pocket Mode uses a black screen overlay to create a screen-off style experience while your current app continues running.

The app does not record your screen, does not take screenshots, and does not access the content displayed under the overlay.

6. Log Data

If an error or crash occurs, third-party services such as Firebase Crashlytics may collect diagnostic information. This may include your device model, operating system version, app version, time and date of the error, crash details, and other technical information.

This information is used only to help identify and fix problems in the app.

7. Cookies

Pocket Mode does not use cookies directly.

However, third-party services used in the app may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information and improve their services.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with third-party service providers only when necessary to operate, analyze, improve, or monetize the app. These providers are required to process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Data collected by third-party services such as Firebase or AdMob is retained according to their own retention policies.

If you want to request deletion of data related to your app usage, you can contact us using the email address below. Please note that some anonymous or aggregated data may not be possible to identify or delete.

10. Security

We value your trust and use commercially reasonable measures to protect information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Pocket Mode is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Links to Other Sites

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@deepzed.com.