Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 30, 2026

At PulseClock, your privacy and focus are our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use our mobile application ("PulseClock") on Android.

1. Information We Collect and Store Locally

PulseClock is designed as a standalone, offline-capable application. We do not require you to create an account, register an email address, or log in with third-party credentials.

Workout Routines & Presets: Interval configurations (work durations, rest intervals, round counts, and names) are stored exclusively in your device's local SQLite database via Android Room.
Workout History: Session logs, timestamps, completed rounds, and AMRAP tallies remain on your device and are never uploaded to any remote PulseClock server.

2. Google Health Connect Integration

PulseClock provides optional integration with Google Health Connect, Android's on-device platform for fitness and health data sharing.

Health Connect Data Commitment:

We only access Health Connect with your explicit, granular permission.
We write completed interval workout sessions (exercise type: HIIT/Strength, start time, end time, and estimated active calories burned).
Health Connect data is never transferred to external servers, sold to advertisers, or used for advertising targeting.

3. Advertising & Google AdMob

PulseClock uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect certain device data to serve ads, including:

Google Advertising ID (GAID)
Device model, manufacturer, and operating system version
IP address and general coarse location (country or region level)
Ad interaction and performance metrics

You can control personalized advertising or reset your Advertising ID at any time on your Android device by visiting Settings > Google > Ads.

For more details on how Google processes ad data, please review the Google Privacy & Terms for Advertising.

4. Device Permissions

PulseClock requests only the permissions necessary to deliver its core workout timer functionality:

POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+): Allows the app to display a real-time countdown notification with media controls in your notification shade and lockscreen while working out.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK: Prevents Android from terminating your workout countdown when the screen is turned off or when you switch apps.
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Used to temporarily duck (dip) background music volume while playing audio beeps and voice coaching cues.

5. Children's Privacy

PulseClock does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Because all application data is stored locally on your device, you maintain complete control over your information at all times. You can permanently delete all workout history and custom timers by clearing the app's storage in Android Settings > Apps > PulseClock > Storage > Clear Data, or by uninstalling the application.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our GitHub repository:
https://github.com/sudhakar-r08/GymClock