Privacy Policy for ScreenDetox App

Effective Date: September 22, 2025


At ScreenDetox (screendetox.in), your privacy is our priority. We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly, in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) of India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and protect your information when you use our ScreenDetox mobile application (“App”).

1. Information We Collect

When you use ScreenDetox, we may collect the following categories of data:

  • Device Information: Mobile device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network details.
  • App Usage Data: Screen time statistics, app usage patterns, frequency, and duration of use.
  • Permissions: With your consent, we may access phone-level data such as:
    • Screen time and app usage data.
    • Storage (for saving preferences).
    • Network access (to sync data securely).
    • Account Information (if provided): Name, email, or phone number for registration, parental dashboards, or premium features.

We do not collect personal content such as SMS, call logs, photos, contacts, or browsing history unless explicitly required for core functionality and clearly disclosed.

2. Purpose of Processing

  • To provide core app functionality (screen time tracking, parental controls, usage insights).
  • To personalize recommendations for healthier screen habits.
  • To improve App performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance features.
  • To send notifications, alerts, and updates related to App usage and wellbeing.
  • For research and analytics, only in anonymized or aggregated form.

3. Lawful Basis and Consent

By using the ScreenDetox app, you provide consent for the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time by disabling permissions or deleting your account. (Note: withdrawal may affect App functionality.)

For child users, verifiable parental consent is required, in line with the DPDP Act provisions on processing children’s data.

4. Data Sharing and Transfer

We respect your trust and will never sell your personal data. Data may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers (cloud hosting, analytics) strictly for App operation.
  • For legal or regulatory compliance, if required under Indian law.
  • To prevent fraud, misuse, or threats to security.

At present, ScreenDetox servers are located in India. If data is transferred outside India, it will be done in accordance with applicable government rules under the DPDP Act.

5. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
  • Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be retained for research and analytics.
  • You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Children’s Privacy

ScreenDetox is designed for parents and children under parental supervision.

  • For users under 18 years, we collect data only with parental consent.
  • Parents can manage or delete their child’s data by contacting us.
  • We comply with the DPDP Act obligations relating to processing of children’s data.

7. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act

As a Data Principal, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Know what personal data we process about you.
  • Right to Correction/Erasure: Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw previously given consent.
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: File complaints with our Data Protection Officer (DPO).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at screendetox@anveshak.com.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is fully secure, and we encourage you to use the App responsibly.

9. Grievance Redressal & Contact

If you have concerns about your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Data Protection Officer: ScreenDetox
Email: screendetox@anveshak.com
Website: https://screendetox.in

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of India under the DPDP Act.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or App features. Any updates will be posted on our website and App, and continued use will signify acceptance of the updated terms.