Your privacy and trust are important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Focus Study
handles information, permissions, advertisements, and device functionality in compliance
with Google Play User Data Policies and Google Play Data Safety requirements.
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Developed by 4FrndTech
1. Introduction
Focus Study is a productivity and study-planning application designed to help students manage
focus sessions, study schedules, and productivity goals.
We are committed to protecting user privacy and maintaining transparency regarding how the app
functions and what information may be processed while using the application.
Privacy Commitment:
Focus Study does not directly collect, store, sell, rent, or share personal user data with
external servers operated by the developer.
2. Study Data & Local Storage
We value your privacy. Your study statistics, focus session history, schedules, notes,
goals, and productivity information are stored locally on your device using Android local
storage technologies such as SharedPreferences.
No user registration or login is required.
Your study data remains stored locally on your device.
We do not upload or sync your personal study habits to external developer-owned servers.
The developer cannot remotely access your notes, schedules, focus sessions, or study data.
Users remain fully in control of their locally stored information.
Important:
Focus Study is designed with a privacy-first approach for students. Your study habits and
productivity information remain private to your device.
3. Device Permissions
Focus Study may request certain Android permissions required for app functionality,
advertisements, and performance optimization.
Permission
Technical Name
Purpose
Wake Lock
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Used to keep the screen active during Deep Focus timer sessions and study tracking,
preventing the device from sleeping while the student is studying.
Internet Access
android.permission.INTERNET
Required to load Google Fonts and display advertisements using the Google Mobile Ads SDK.
Network State
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Allows advertisement services to detect whether an internet connection is available
before requesting ads.
Advertising ID
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Required on Android 13+ devices for personalized advertisements, ad performance,
and limited analytics provided by Google services.
Device Functionality:
The app requires the WAKE_LOCK permission to ensure your study timer remains visible and
the screen does not dim during active focus sessions.
4. Advertisements & Google AdMob
Focus Study displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to help keep the application
free for students.
Advertisements are delivered through Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob).
Google services may process limited device information and identifiers.
This may include Advertising ID, device type, approximate location, diagnostics,
and advertisement interaction data.
The developer does not personally access or control advertising identifiers processed by Google.
All advertisement-related processing is governed by Google's own privacy policies.
Third-Party Advertising Notice:
Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These services may collect certain
device identifiers, including Advertising ID, to provide relevant ads and maintain free access
for students.
5. Analytics, Diagnostics & App Performance
Google Play services and related Google tools may automatically provide aggregated analytics,
crash reports, and diagnostics to improve application stability and compatibility.
Crash reports help identify technical issues.
Performance analytics improve app reliability and responsiveness.
No personally identifiable study information is intentionally collected by the developer.
Analytics data is used only for app maintenance and improvement purposes.
6. Data Safety & Security
We take reasonable measures to ensure user information and device communication remain secure.
Data processed by Google services is encrypted in transit.
Focus Study does not maintain remote databases containing user study data.
No sensitive personal information is intentionally collected.
The application follows modern Android privacy and security practices.
Google Play Data Safety Information:
• Location Data: Not collected
• Personal Information: Not collected
• Device or Other IDs: Processed for advertisements
• Data Encrypted in Transit: Yes
• User Data Deletion: Users may clear data anytime through device settings
7. Data Retention & User Control
Local Retention:
Study data remains stored on your device while the app is installed.
Automatic Removal:
App data is generally removed when the application is uninstalled.
Manual Deletion:
Users may clear app data anytime using:
Settings → Apps → Focus Study → Storage → Clear Data / Clear Cache
No Remote Deletion Required:
Since we do not store your study data on external developer servers,
we cannot remotely access or delete your information.
Users remain fully in control of their study data.
8. Third-Party Services
Focus Study may use trusted third-party services that process limited technical information
according to their own privacy policies.
Focus Study is intended for students and general users aged 13 years and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the application,
please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational,
security, or technical changes.
Users are encouraged to review this page occasionally to stay informed about
how privacy and data practices are handled.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy,
you may contact: