Privacy Policy
Brainrot Guard
Published by Safal Shrestha
Last updated:
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Safal Shrestha("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the Brainrot Guardapplication (the "App"), available on Android. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following categories of information:
- App usage timing and session information for selected apps, stored locally on the device
- Accessibility-derived app open and interaction detections used to trigger interventions, stored locally on the device
- Advertising and device identifiers that may be collected by Google AdMob when ads are shown
3. Information You Provide
Information you may directly provide while using the App:
Not applicable.
4. Information Collected Automatically
Information that may be collected automatically as you use the App:
- Usage Access data used to estimate time spent in selected apps
- Accessibility Service event data used to detect supported app openings and trigger overlays or limits
- Overlay state and local app settings stored on the device
- Advertising ID, device model, OS version, IP address, language, and ad interaction data collected by Google AdMob if enabled
5. Device Permissions
The App may request the following device permissions:
- Usage Access (`PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`)
- Accessibility Service (`BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE`)
- Display over other apps / Overlay (`SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`)
6. How We Use Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
- Track time spent in selected apps
- Detect when selected apps are opened
- Show reminders, overlays, and interruption screens
- Enforce user-configured limits and restrictions
- Maintain local app settings and intervention behavior on the device
- Display and measure ads through Google AdMob, if enabled
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by applicable law (such as the GDPR), the following legal bases apply to our processing of personal data:
- Consent for optional Android permissions such as Usage Access, Accessibility, and Overlay access
- Legitimate interests in providing app functionality, security, and reliability
- Consent or user-controlled platform settings for personalized advertising where required by applicable law
8. Third-Party Services and SDKs
- Google AdMob — Serving, measuring, and improving in-app advertisements (privacy policy)
9. Data Sharing
- Brainrot Guard does not sell personal data
- Core monitoring data remains on the device and is not uploaded to the developer's servers
- Google AdMob may process advertising and device-related data when ads are shown
- Information may be disclosed when required by law or when necessary to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud and abuse
10. Data Storage and Security
Brainrot Guard is designed so that its core monitoring data remains on the user's device. The security of that data depends in part on device-level protections such as screen locks, operating system controls, and permission settings.
11. Data Retention
Locally stored Brainrot Guard data remains on the device until the user clears the app's storage or uninstalls the app. Advertising-related data collected by Google AdMob is retained according to Google's own policies.
12. International Data Transfers
Brainrot Guard is designed to keep core monitoring data on the device. However, third-party providers such as Google AdMob may process data on servers located in different countries in accordance with their own privacy terms.
13. Children's Privacy
Brainrot Guard is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our own servers.
14. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Revoke Usage Access, Accessibility, or Overlay permissions at any time through Android settings
- Reset or limit the device's Advertising ID through Android settings
- Clear the app's local data or uninstall the app to remove locally stored information
- Contact the developer with privacy-related questions or requests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Information section below.
15. Account and Data Deletion
- Clear Brainrot Guard's app storage in Android settings to remove locally stored app data.
- Uninstall Brainrot Guard from the device to remove the app and its local storage.
- Use Android settings to reset or limit the device's Advertising ID if you want to reduce ad-related tracking by third-party providers.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date above will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected].
18. Effective Date and Last Updated Date
Effective date: July 8, 2026
Last updated: July 8, 2026