🔒 FocusCat Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

        Quick Summary: FocusCat is a parental control app that helps children stay focused. 
        We collect ZERO personal data. Everything stays on your device. No servers, no tracking, no ads.
    

📸 Camera Usage

Why We Use the Camera

FocusCat uses the front camera only for the optional "Reaction Recording" feature:

Purpose: Records a short 10-second video when a child attempts to open a blocked app
Use Case: Parents can view these lighthearted reactions
Consent: This feature is opt-in only and disabled by default
Visibility: A small camera preview is always visible during recording

Camera Data Handling

✅ Videos stored locally on device only
✅ No upload to any server or cloud
✅ Parents have full control - view and delete anytime
✅ Saved to app's private storage directory

Permissions Required

CAMERA: To record video reactions
RECORD_AUDIO: To capture audio with video

🔲 Overlay Permission

FocusCat uses SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission to display a blocking screen when children try to open distracting apps during focus time.

How It Works

Overlay appears only during active focus sessions
Blocks access to configured apps (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Child can dismiss to return to home screen
Parents can set PIN to prevent disabling

📊 Data Collection

What We Collect

FocusCat does NOT collect any personal data. All data stays on the device:

Focus session statistics (local only)
Parent video messages (local only)
Reaction videos (local only, if enabled)
App usage data for blocked apps (local only)

What We DON'T Collect

❌ No internet connection required
❌ No account creation
❌ No data sent to servers
❌ No analytics or tracking
❌ No advertising

👶 Children's Privacy

FocusCat is designed for parents to help their children:

No data collection from children under 13 without parental consent
All features controlled by parent device owner
No data shared with third parties

🗑️ Data Deletion

Users have full control:

Reaction videos: Delete individually via Reactions screen
All app data: Clear via Android Settings → Apps → FocusCat → Clear Data
Complete removal: Uninstall app to remove all data permanently

📧 Contact

For privacy questions: privacy@focuscat.app

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.