Phocus Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Here's how we protect your data.

🔒 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:

🛡️ 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:

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:

  1. Open Phocus app
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Navigate to Privacy section
  4. Toggle off "Analytics" option

🔄 Data Sharing

We don't share your data. Period.

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:

👶 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.

📧 Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how Phocus handles data, please contact us:

Last updated: December 2024