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== Privacy Policy for Convergence Launcher == | == Privacy Policy for Convergence Launcher == | ||
This Privacy Policy explains how '''Convergence Launcher''' ("the App") handles your information. Your privacy is a priority, and this App is designed to function with a strict '''no-collection''' and '''no-sale''' policy | ----This Privacy Policy explains how '''Convergence Launcher''' ("the App") handles your information. Your privacy is a priority, and this App is designed to function with a strict '''no-collection''' and '''no-sale''' policy. | ||
''' | === 1. Data Collection and Usage === | ||
Convergence Launcher does '''not''' collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. All information accessed via Android permissions is processed locally on your device to provide launcher-specific features. | |||
' | ==== Permissions & Purpose ==== | ||
Based on the app's configuration, the following permissions are used solely for functional purposes: | |||
'''Package Management (<code>REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES</code>):''' Allows you to uninstall apps directly from the launcher interface. | * '''Installed Apps & Package Visibility (<code>QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES</code>):''' Used to display your installed applications in the app drawer and allow you to launch them. | ||
* '''Usage Statistics (<code>PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS</code>):''' Used to provide features like "Most Used Apps" or notification badges by understanding app interaction patterns locally. | |||
* '''Location Access (<code>ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION</code>, <code>ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION</code>, <code>ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION</code>):''' Used strictly for local features, such as displaying the weather or updating your timezone automatically based on your current region. | |||
* '''Notification Access (<code>BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE</code>):''' Used to display notification badges (dots) on app icons so you can see unread alerts directly on your home screen. | |||
* '''Internet Access (<code>INTERNET</code>):''' Used only for local functional requests, such as fetching weather data. No personal identifier or device data is bundled with these requests. | |||
* '''Package Management (<code>REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES</code>):''' Allows you to uninstall apps directly from the launcher interface. | |||
=== 2. Data Sharing and Sale === | === 2. Data Sharing and Sale === | ||
'''No Third-Party Tracking:''' The App does not include third-party analytics or advertising SDKs that track your behavior across other sites or services. | * '''No Data Sale:''' We do not sell, rent, or lease any user data to third parties. | ||
* '''No Third-Party Tracking:''' The App does not include third-party analytics or advertising SDKs that track your behavior across other sites or services. | |||
=== 3. Data Retention === Since no data is collected or uploaded to a cloud server, there is no data retained by the developer. All app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device and are deleted if you uninstall the App. | === 3. Data Retention === | ||
Since no data is collected or uploaded to a cloud server, there is no data retained by the developer. All app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device and are deleted if you uninstall the App. | |||
=== 4. Security === The App follows standard Android security best practices. By setting <code>android:allowBackup="false"</code>, the App ensures that your local configuration and sensitive permission-based data are not included in standard device backups to external cloud services. | === 4. Security === | ||
The App follows standard Android security best practices. By setting <code>android:allowBackup="false"</code>, the App ensures that your local configuration and sensitive permission-based data are not included in standard device backups to external cloud services. | |||
=== 5. Contact Information === If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the App’s localized data handling, please contact the developer via the official store listing. | === 5. Contact Information === | ||
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the App’s localized data handling, please contact the developer via the official store listing. | |||
'''Effective Date:''' March 31, 2026 | '''Effective Date:''' March 31, 2026 | ||
Latest revision as of 18:23, 31 March 2026
Privacy Policy for Convergence Launcher
This Privacy Policy explains how Convergence Launcher ("the App") handles your information. Your privacy is a priority, and this App is designed to function with a strict no-collection and no-sale policy.
1. Data Collection and Usage
Convergence Launcher does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. All information accessed via Android permissions is processed locally on your device to provide launcher-specific features.
Permissions & Purpose
Based on the app's configuration, the following permissions are used solely for functional purposes:
- Installed Apps & Package Visibility (
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES): Used to display your installed applications in the app drawer and allow you to launch them. - Usage Statistics (
PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS): Used to provide features like "Most Used Apps" or notification badges by understanding app interaction patterns locally. - Location Access (
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION,ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION,ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION): Used strictly for local features, such as displaying the weather or updating your timezone automatically based on your current region. - Notification Access (
BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE): Used to display notification badges (dots) on app icons so you can see unread alerts directly on your home screen. - Internet Access (
INTERNET): Used only for local functional requests, such as fetching weather data. No personal identifier or device data is bundled with these requests. - Package Management (
REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES): Allows you to uninstall apps directly from the launcher interface.
2. Data Sharing and Sale
- No Data Sale: We do not sell, rent, or lease any user data to third parties.
- No Third-Party Tracking: The App does not include third-party analytics or advertising SDKs that track your behavior across other sites or services.
3. Data Retention
Since no data is collected or uploaded to a cloud server, there is no data retained by the developer. All app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device and are deleted if you uninstall the App.
4. Security
The App follows standard Android security best practices. By setting android:allowBackup="false", the App ensures that your local configuration and sensitive permission-based data are not included in standard device backups to external cloud services.
5. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the App’s localized data handling, please contact the developer via the official store listing.
Effective Date: March 31, 2026
