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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ankor (“the Application,” “we,” “us”). Ankor is a digital well-being application designed to help you reduce distractions by blocking access to specific apps until you verify the presence of a physical object (“Anchor”). Your privacy is fundamental to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Data We Collect and Permissions Requested

To provide the core functionalities of the Application, we require access to specific data and permissions on your Android device.

2.1. App List (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES)

  • What we collect: The list of applications installed on your device.
  • Why: To allow you to select which applications you want to block during your focus sessions.
  • Processing: This data is processed exclusively locally on your device. The list of your apps is never sent to our servers nor shared with third parties.

2.2. Usage Statistics (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS)

  • What we collect: Information about which application is currently in the foreground (open on the screen).
  • Why: To detect in real time if you are opening an application you have chosen to block, allowing Ankor to intervene.
  • Processing: Monitoring occurs only locally and in real time. We do not store a history of your activities, nor do we analyze app content.

2.3. Accessibility Service (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE)

  • What we collect: The Application uses accessibility services to retrieve window content solely to detect the package name of the active app.
  • Why: This is essential for the blocking function (“Core Feature”). Without this permission, Ankor cannot prevent the opening of distracting apps.
  • Processing:
    • The Application does NOT use accessibility services to read sensitive screen content (such as messages, emails, financial data, or passwords).
    • The Application does NOT modify user settings without consent.
    • Use is strictly limited to detecting the opening of blocked apps to overlay the blocking screen.

2.4. Camera and Images (CAMERA)

  • What we collect: Photos taken through the app to set up or verify the “Anchor” object.
  • Why: To compare the captured object with the saved one and unlock the apps.
  • Processing: Images are sent to the Artificial Intelligence API (Google Gemini) for analysis. Images are treated as ephemeral data: they are analyzed for verification purposes and are not permanently stored on the servers.

3. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We use Google Gemini APIs to analyze object images.

  • When you take a photo to verify the anchor, the image is securely (encrypted) transmitted to Google’s servers.
  • Google processes the image solely to determine whether it matches the original anchor.
  • We do not use AI for biometric identification of people or for collecting sensitive data from the surrounding environment.

4. Data Storage

Ankor follows a “Local-First” approach:

  • You do not create a user account (No email or password required).
  • Preferences, blocking schedules, and anchor associations are saved in your device’s internal storage.
  • If you uninstall the app, all associated data will be permanently deleted from the device.

5. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Data is shared only with essential service providers for technical operation:

  • Google (Gemini API): For image processing (as described above).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. All communications to Google APIs occur via secure HTTPS protocol. However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Application is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by publishing the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the date above.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: staff2489@gmail.com

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

1. Acceptance of the Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Ankor mobile application (“the Application”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use the Application.

2. Description of the Service

Ankor is a productivity tool that allows users to block access to specific applications on their device until a visual verification through the camera is completed or a set period of time has passed. The service is provided “as is” and “as available.”

3. User Responsibilities and Safety Warnings

Important Safety Notice

  • App Blocking: The user is solely responsible for choosing which applications to block.
  • Critical Apps: It is strongly discouraged to block applications essential for safety or emergencies, including but not limited to: Phone (Dialer), SMS, Medical Apps, Banking Apps, or System Settings.
  • Emergency Situations: The developers of Ankor are not responsible for any damage, loss, or consequences resulting from the inability to access a blocked application during an emergency.

4. Unlocking Features and Limitations

  • AI Unlocking: Object recognition via AI may not be flawless. Lighting, angle, or background variations may affect verification.
  • Emergency Unlock: The Application provides a limited “Emergency Unlock” feature (currently set to a maximum number of daily uses). Once daily attempts are exhausted, the user may need to wait until the next day or use the photo verification procedure to unlock apps.
  • Offline: Some features (such as AI verification) require an Internet connection. In offline mode, the app will operate in a limited mode.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the developers of Ankor shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, nor for any loss of profits or revenue, arising from:

  • The use or inability to use the Application;
  • Technical malfunctions or Artificial Intelligence errors;
  • Any unauthorized access to third-party servers (Google Gemini).

6. Intellectual Property

The Application and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Ankor developers. The Application is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7. Termination and Modifications

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Application immediately, without notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of the Terms.

We may modify the Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our service after revisions take effect, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Italian State (or the developer’s country of residence), without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.

9. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at: staff2489@gmail.com