PRIVACY POLICY
Nirvar: Safe Focus Ecosystem
Effective Date: February 8, 2026 | Last Updated: February 8, 2026
Welcome to Nirvar (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Nirvar is a digital wellbeing and app management application that helps users take control of their screen time and device usage habits. Whether you want to block distracting apps, schedule app availability, or enforce healthy usage limits, Nirvar puts you in charge of your digital life.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Nirvar application. By downloading, installing, or using Nirvar, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide (Optional Account)
Nirvar works fully without creating an account. However, if you choose to create an optional account for features like settings backup, we may collect the following:
- Name: Your display name for your account profile.
- Email Address: Used for account authentication and communication.
- Phone Number: Used for account verification and recovery.
- Date of Birth: Used to verify age eligibility.
- Password: Stored securely using industry-standard hashing. We never store passwords in plain text.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When Nirvar is installed and active on your device, the following information is collected to deliver core functionality:
- App Usage Data (On-Device Only): Information about which applications are installed, opened, and how long they are used. This data is collected via the App Usage Access permission and remains stored entirely on your device. It is never transmitted to our servers.
- Accessibility Service Data (On-Device Only): We use the Android Accessibility Service to detect the currently active application and enforce blocking/scheduling rules. This service does NOT collect, store, or transmit screen content, keystrokes, passwords, or personal communications. All processing occurs locally on your device.
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and basic device identifiers to ensure app compatibility and stable operation.
- Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics such as app opens, feature usage, and crash reports. This helps us improve the app experience.
2. Permissions We Require
Nirvar requires certain Android permissions to function as an app management and digital wellbeing tool:
- App Usage Access: To monitor which apps are being used and for how long, enabling you to view your own usage statistics and enforce time limits you set for yourself.
- Accessibility Service: To detect the currently active (foreground) application in real time, enforce app blocking and scheduling rules you have configured, prevent unauthorised changes to DNS settings on your device, and detect attempts to uninstall the app.
- Device Administrator: To prevent the uninstallation of Nirvar, ensuring that the blocking and scheduling rules you have set remain enforced and cannot be easily bypassed.
- Ignore Battery Optimization: To ensure Nirvar continues running reliably in the background, particularly on devices from manufacturers that aggressively restrict background processes.
- Background Running / Auto-Restart: On certain devices, manual configuration may be needed to allow Nirvar to run persistently in the background and restart after device reboot.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Nirvar app management and digital wellbeing service.
- To enforce app blocking, scheduling, and usage limit rules that you configure.
- To prevent unauthorised changes to device settings (DNS configuration, app uninstallation).
- To authenticate your account and back up your settings to our server (only if you choose to create an account).
- To analyse anonymised usage patterns via Firebase Analytics to improve app performance.
- To communicate with you about your account, app updates, or customer support inquiries.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Data Storage and Location
4.1 On-Device Data
The majority of Nirvar’s data — including your app usage statistics, blocking rules, schedules, and DNS protection settings — is stored entirely on your device. This data is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
4.2 Server-Side Data (Account Users Only)
If you choose to create an account, the following data is stored on our secure servers:
- Your account information (name, email, phone number, date of birth, hashed password).
- Your app settings and configuration backup.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in limited circumstances such as Legal Requirements, Safety and Protection, or with Firebase / Google for anonymised analytics.
6. Accessibility Service Disclosure
Nirvar uses the Android Accessibility Service exclusively for app management purposes: Detecting foreground apps, protecting DNS configurations, and preventing unauthorized uninstallation.
The Accessibility Service does NOT: Read screen content, collect passwords, record keystrokes, or transmit any on-screen data to our servers.
7. Data Retention
On-device data is retained until you uninstall the app. For account users, server-side data is retained while the account is active. You may request deletion, and data will be removed within 30 days.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to Access, Correction, Deletion, Data Portability, or the right to Withdraw Consent at any time.
9. Third-Party Services
Nirvar integrates with Google Play Services and Firebase Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.
10. Age Requirements
Nirvar is intended for individuals at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.