Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

AOD Clock (“the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled when you use the App.

 

1. Information Collection and Use

AOD Clock is built as a local‑first utility. We do not use accounts, and we do not store any personal data on external servers.

A. Location Data

The App may request ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION or ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION to provide accurate weather updates.

  • Usage: Your location is used only to request weather data from third‑party providers (wttr.in or Open‑Meteo).

  • Storage: We do not store, track, or log your location history.

B. Phone State & Signal

The App may request READ_PHONE_STATE to display your cellular signal strength on the Always‑On Display.

  • Usage: This information is used only for real‑time display.

  • Privacy: It is never recorded, transmitted, or shared.

C. Notification Data

If you enable Notification Icons, the App uses a Notification Listener Service.

  • Usage: We only read the package names of active notifications to show their icons.

  • Privacy: We never read message content, emails, or any sensitive notification details.

D. Hardware Sensors

The App uses the Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer.

  • Usage: These sensors enable Pocket Mode and burn‑in protection movements.

  • Privacy: No sensor data is uploaded or stored.

 

2. Third‑Party Services

To fetch weather information, the App communicates with:

  • wttr.in

  • Open‑Meteo

These services receive your coordinates (if GPS is enabled) or your manually entered city name. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details on how they handle requests.

 

3. Data Retention

All user preferences (colors, fonts, timezones, and settings) are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences.

Clearing the App’s data or uninstalling the App permanently deletes all stored preferences.

 

4. Permissions

The App requires the following permissions to function properly:

  • Foreground Service: Keeps the clock active.

  • System Alert Window (Overlay): Displays the clock over the lock screen.

  • Ignore Battery Optimizations: Prevents the system from stopping the AOD process.

 

5. Children’s Privacy

The App does not collect personal information and is safe for users of all ages.

 

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.