🔒 Privacy First: Phocus is designed with privacy at its core. All your personal data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share your personal information.
📱 What is Phocus?
Phocus is a minimalist Android launcher designed to boost productivity and reduce distractions. It replaces your default home screen with a clean, focused interface that helps you stay organized and productive.
Core Features:
- Custom Launcher: Replaces your Android home screen
- Productivity Widgets: Notes, weather, news, calendar integration
- Focus Timer: Pomodoro technique implementation
- App Organization: Category-based app management
- Customization: Themes, wallpapers, and personalization options
- Quick Access: Easy launch of system apps (phone, SMS, calendar)
🛡️ Data We Don't Collect
Phocus respects your privacy. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data. Everything stays on your device:
📝 Personal Content
- Your notes and reminders
- App usage patterns
- Personal preferences
- Custom configurations
📱 Device Information
- Installed app lists
- Contact information
- Calendar events
- Health data
🔐 Sensitive Data
- Location information
- Communications
- Photos or media
- Passwords or credentials
📊 Optional Analytics
Phocus includes optional analytics to help us improve the app experience. This feature is:
- Completely Optional: You can opt-out at any time
- Anonymous: No personal identifiers are collected
- Limited Scope: Only basic usage patterns and crash reports
- Transparent: You control what data is shared
What Analytics May Include:
- App launch frequency (anonymous)
- Feature usage statistics
- Crash reports for debugging
- Performance metrics
🎛️ Your Control: You can disable analytics completely in the app settings. Go to Settings → Privacy → Analytics and toggle it off.
🌐 Third-Party Services
Phocus integrates with external services to provide enhanced functionality. These services have their own privacy policies:
🌤️ Weather Data
- Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute (met.no)
- Purpose: Display weather information
- Data: General location for weather (city-level)
📰 News Content
- Source: NewsData.io
- Purpose: Display news articles
- Data: Anonymous news feed requests
🎨 Wallpapers
- Source: Phocus wallpaper service
- Purpose: Download custom wallpapers
- Data: Anonymous download requests
🗑️ Data Management
Deleting Your Data:
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over deletion:
🔧 Complete Data Removal:
Go to Android Settings → Apps → Phocus → Storage → Clear Data
This will remove all app data, settings, and preferences.
Opting Out of Analytics:
To disable optional analytics collection:
- Open Phocus app
- Go to Settings
- Navigate to Privacy section
- Toggle off "Analytics" option
🔄 Data Sharing
We don't share your data. Period.
- No data is sold to third parties
- No personal information is shared with advertisers
- No user profiles are created or maintained
- No cross-app tracking occurs
The only data transmission occurs when you actively use features that require internet access (weather, news), and this data is not stored or logged by us.
🔒 Security
Your data security is ensured through:
- Local Storage: All personal data stays on your device
- No Account Required: No passwords or login credentials to secure
- Minimal Permissions: Only essential Android permissions are requested
- No Remote Databases: No cloud storage of personal information
👶 Children's Privacy
Phocus does not knowingly collect any data from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect personal data at all, the app is safe for users of all ages. If you are a parent and have concerns, you can disable analytics in the app settings.
📝 Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted in the app and on our website. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.