Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to W Alarm ("we," "our," or "the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our alarm clock application. W Alarm does not create user accounts and does not require personal information such as name, email address, or phone number.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Alarm Settings: Alarm times, repeat schedules, and alarm configurations.
• User Notes: Personal notes and reminders you create within the app.
• App Settings: Your preferences including theme mode, notification settings, and other customization options.
• Voice Recordings: Optional voice recordings you create for alarm personalization (stored locally only).
• NFC Tag UID: Stored securely on your device using platform secure storage.

2.2 Data Transmitted to Our Servers

We only transmit data to our servers in the following limited scenario:

• NFC Tag Verification (One-Time): When you pair an NFC tag with the app, we send the tag's unique identifier (UID) to our verification server (powered by Supabase) to verify it is an authentic W Alarm tag. This is a one-time verification process during initial pairing.

2.3 Device Permissions

The app requests the following permissions to function properly:

• NFC: To read NFC tags for alarm dismissal.
• Notifications: To display alarm notifications and alerts.
• Microphone (Optional): To record custom voice alarms.
• Audio Playback: To play alarm sounds even when the device is locked.
• Haptic Feedback: To provide vibration during alarms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Alarm Functionality: To schedule, trigger, and manage your alarms.
• NFC Tag Verification: To verify the authenticity of NFC tags during the pairing process.
• App Personalization: To save your preferences and settings.
• Local Features: To provide notes, voice recordings, and other personalization features.

We do NOT:

• Sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.
• Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.
• Track your usage patterns or behavior.
• Collect analytics or telemetry data.
• Access your contacts, photos, or other personal files.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using:

• AsyncStorage: For general app settings and non-sensitive data.
• Encrypted Storage: For sensitive data like NFC tag UIDs, using:
  • iOS: Keychain Services with hardware-backed encryption.
  • Android: EncryptedSharedPreferences with AES-256 encryption.

4.2 Server Storage

Our verification server (Supabase) stores:

• NFC tag UIDs in a secure database
• Pairing status to prevent tag reuse

All server communications use HTTPS encryption. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect data in transit and at rest.

4.3 Data Retention

• Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete the app or manually clear app data.
• Server Data: NFC tag verification records are retained indefinitely to maintain tag pairing integrity.

5. Third-Party Services

W Alarm uses the following third-party service:

5.1 Supabase

Purpose: Backend infrastructure for NFC tag verification

Data Shared: NFC tag UIDs only (during pairing)

Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking services such as Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or similar tools.

6. Internet Connectivity

The app checks for internet connectivity only when:

• Pairing a new NFC tag (to verify authenticity)

The app functions fully offline after initial tag pairing. No background data transmission occurs.

7. Children's Privacy

W Alarm does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. The app is designed for general audiences and does not contain age-restricted content.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible through the app.
• Deletion: You can delete all local data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in device settings.
• Portability: Your data is stored in standard formats on your device.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
• Providing an in-app notification for significant changes.

Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Users

W Alarm is available globally. If you are located outside your country of residence, please note that your data may be stored on servers in different locations. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

12. Data Security Measures

We implement the following security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all communication between the app and our server.
• Hardware-backed encryption for sensitive data storage.
• Secure authentication for server requests.
• Regular security audits and updates.
• Minimal data collection principle.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at connect@thepresent.in. We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 days.