1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how ZenDrop (“the App”) handles information when you use it. ZenDrop is designed to help you reduce distractions by monitoring and limiting access to selected apps.
Summary: ZenDrop does not collect or store personal data on external servers. Your settings and usage information stay on your device.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the “data controller” is:
Controller: ZenDrop Developer (Andrej Nüscheler)
Contact: pascalnuescheler@gmail.com
3. App Description
ZenDrop is a productivity and focus app. You can choose certain apps to monitor, set limits (for example, time-based limits or session rules), and ZenDrop can temporarily block access to monitored apps based on your preferences.
4. Data Collected
ZenDrop is built to minimize data processing and avoid collecting personal data on external servers. The App processes certain information locally on your device to provide its core features.
- App settings (local): your selected monitored apps, limits, schedules, and feature preferences.
- Usage and events (local): information derived from Android’s usage statistics (for example, when a monitored app is opened or used) so ZenDrop can enforce your limits.
- Purchase state (local): whether premium features are enabled, based on Google Play Billing.
No external servers: ZenDrop does not upload your settings or app-usage data to developer-controlled servers.
No advertising profiles: ZenDrop does not use third-party advertising SDKs and does not sell or rent your data.
5. Usage Access Permission (Android)
ZenDrop requests the Android Usage Access permission (also known as access to Usage Stats) so it can:
- Detect when selected apps are opened or used.
- Measure usage against your limits and schedules.
- Trigger local blocking behavior when limits are reached.
ZenDrop uses Usage Access only to detect when selected apps are opened in order to enforce user-defined limits. It does not use this permission to build advertising profiles, track you across apps for marketing, or sell your data.
6. Local Data Storage
ZenDrop stores your configuration and usage-related information locally on your device (for example using Android app storage such as DataStore and/or a local database). This data is used solely to provide the App’s features.
You can remove local data at any time by clearing the App’s storage in Android system settings or by uninstalling the App.
7. No Third-Party Data Sharing
ZenDrop does not sell your data. ZenDrop does not share your settings or usage data with third parties.
The App may interact with Google Play services for purchase processing (see the next section). That interaction is limited to enabling and verifying your purchase status.
8. Google Play Billing (Optional Premium Upgrade)
ZenDrop offers an optional premium upgrade through Google Play Billing. Payments are processed entirely by Google. ZenDrop does not receive or store your full payment details (such as your credit card number).
Google may process personal data according to its own privacy policy and terms. For more information, see: Google Privacy Policy.
9. App Permissions
ZenDrop may request the following permissions depending on the features you enable and your Android version:
- Usage Access (Usage Stats): required to detect usage of monitored apps and apply your limits.
- Display over other apps (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW): used to show an on-device blocking screen or overlay to temporarily block access to monitored apps when limits are reached.
- Receive boot completed (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED): used to restore scheduled limits and background behavior after device restart.
- Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS, Android 13+): to show reminders, limit warnings, or status notifications.
ZenDrop uses permissions only to provide core functionality you request. You can manage permissions in Android system settings.
10. Data Security
ZenDrop is designed so that your settings and usage information remain on your device. While no software can guarantee absolute security, we take reasonable measures to protect local data through standard Android platform protections (such as app sandboxing) and by minimizing data collection.
11. Children’s Privacy
ZenDrop does not collect personal data from children. The App does not upload personal data to developer-controlled servers.
ZenDrop stores its settings and usage information locally on the device and is designed to minimize data processing for users of all ages.
If you are a parent or guardian and have questions about the App, please contact us using the details below.
12. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have rights under GDPR and related laws, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and data portability.
Because ZenDrop keeps your settings and usage information locally on your device and does not store it on developer-controlled servers, most of these rights can be exercised directly by you within the App or via your device settings (for example, uninstalling the App or clearing its storage).
If you need assistance, contact us and we will respond as required by applicable law.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or ZenDrop’s privacy practices, contact:
Email: pascalnuescheler@gmail.com