Privacy Policy for Morning Shield

Last updated: 01/02/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)

Morning Shield (“the app”) is designed to help users wake up on time and stay focused by setting alarms and temporarily blocking selected apps after waking up. 

Your privacy is extremely important to us, and we have designed Morning Shield to work entirely offline and without collecting any personal data.

1. Data Collection

Morning Shield does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data.

The app stores local usage statistics on your device only. These statistics are used solely to provide in-app features and insights to the user.

Examples of locally stored data may include:

• Alarm streaks

• Number of times apps were blocked

• Total time apps were blocked

• Time taken to dismiss alarms

This data:

• Never leaves your device

• Is not transmitted to any servers

• Is not shared with third parties

• Is not used for analytics, tracking, or advertising

• Is not personally identifiable and is not used to identify or profile the user 

All this data and settings (such as alarms, blocked apps, durations, accessibility settings, stats ect) are stored locally on your device only and can be deleted at any time by using the delete stats button, clearing the app’s data or uninstalling the app.

2. Internet Usage

Morning Shield has no internet access and does not communicate with any online services.
All functionality works completely offline.

3. Permissions and Why They Are Used

Morning Shield requests certain Android permissions to deliver its core features. Each permission is used only for its stated purpose.

Alarm & Scheduling Permissions:

• USE_EXACT_ALARM 

• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
  Used to trigger alarms at precise times chosen by the user. This ensures alarms fire reliably, even under battery optimization or Doze mode.

Device Control & Wake Functionality:

• WAKE_LOCK
  Allows the app to wake the device or keep it awake briefly so alarms can ring and blocking rules can activate on time.

• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  Allows alarms to appear full-screen when they go off, ensuring the user notices them even if the phone is locked.

Vibration & Notifications:

• VIBRATE
  Used to provide vibration feedback for alarms and alerts.

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  Allows the app to show notifications related to alarms, active blocking periods, or status updates.

Foreground Services:

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  These permissions allow Morning Shield to run important tasks (such as alarms or app blocking) reliably in the foreground, even when the app is not open. This is required for consistent alarm behavior on modern Android versions.

Boot Handling:

• RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  Allows alarms and blocking schedules to be restored automatically after the device is restarted.

App Blocking & Usage Awareness:

• PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
  Used to detect which app is currently being opened so Morning Shield can block access to apps selected by the user during the active blocking period.
  This data is processed locally only. Limited aggregated statistics may be stored locally for display purposes and are never transmitted.

• QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
  Required to display a list of installed apps so the user can choose which apps to block.
  The app does not collect or share information about installed apps.

Overlay & Blocking Interface:

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  Allows Morning Shield to display a blocking screen when a restricted app is opened during the blocking period. This is how access is prevented.

Media Access (Optional Alarm Sounds):

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below)

• READ_MEDIA_AUDIO (Android 13+)
  Used only if the user selects a custom alarm sound stored on their device.
  No media files are copied, stored, or transmitted.

4. App Blocking Behavior

When a blocking period is active:

• Selected apps become inaccessible

• No behavioral profiling occurs

• All enforcement happens locally on the device

• Local usage statistics related to blocking activity may be recorded for display within the app only 

Once the blocking period ends, all apps function normally again.

5. Data Sharing

Morning Shield does not share data with anyone and DOES NOT collect any personal demgraphic data.

No third-party services, SDKs, or advertisers are used.

6. Local Usage Stats:

Morning Shield may record limited usage statistics locally on your device to enhance the user experience. These are not demographic or personal, and can be removed at any time.

These statistics are used only to:

• Display streaks and progress

• Show how often apps are blocked

• Show total blocked time

• Improve awareness of alarm usage patterns

All statistics:

• Are stored locally on the device only - for the user only

• Are never transmitted or shared

• Can be deleted at any time by the user

• Are removed automatically when the app is uninstalled

Morning Shield does not perform profiling, tracking, or behavioral analysis beyond displaying these local statistics to the user.

7. Children’s Privacy

Morning Shield does not collect personal demographic data from users of any age and complies with Google Play’s family and privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy changes in the future, updates will be reflected in the app listing and documentation. Any future changes will continue to respect user privacy as a top priority.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how Morning Shield works, you can contact the developer at:

contact@mainsoftworks.com

Terms of Service for Morning Shield

Last updated: 01/02/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Morning Shield application (“the app”). By installing or using Morning Shield, you agree to these Terms.

1. Use of the App

Morning Shield is provided for personal use.
The app allows users to:

• Set alarms

• Temporarily block selected apps after waking up

• Improve focus and reduce distractions during user-defined periods

You are responsible for configuring the app’s settings according to your needs.

2. No Account or Data Collection

Morning Shield:

• Does not require account creation

• Does not collect, store, or transmit personal data

• Does not use internet connectivity or external services

All app behavior is controlled locally on your device, uninstalling the app will reset all app data . The app may store local usage statistics for display purposes only. These statistics remain on the device and can be deleted by the user at any time.

3. User Responsibility

By using Morning Shield, you acknowledge that:

• Alarm accuracy and app blocking depend on device behavior, system permissions, and manufacturer restrictions

• Battery optimization or system limitations may affect performance

• You are responsible for ensuring the app is configured correctly

4. App Blocking Disclaimer

App blocking is enforced locally on the device using Android system permissions.
While Morning Shield is designed to prevent access to selected apps during active blocking periods:

• Blocking effectiveness may vary between devices and Android versions

• No guarantee is made that blocking cannot be bypassed under all circumstances

5. Limitation of Liability

Morning Shield is used at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The developer is not liable for missed alarms, blocked or unblocked apps, lost productivity, or unintended behavior

• The developer is not responsible for damages resulting from incorrect settings, system restrictions, or device-specific behavior

• The app should not be relied upon for critical, safety, or emergency purposes

6. No Warranties

Morning Shield is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Changes to the Terms

These Terms may be updated in the future. Any changes will be reflected in the app listing or documentation. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Termination

You may stop using Morning Shield at any time by uninstalling the app.
Because the app does not collect or store data externally, no further action is required.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, you may contact the developer at:

contact@mainsoftworks.com