Privacy Policy - Parental Control
1. Introduction
XEN STUDIO ("we," "us," "our") provides the Parental Control Android application (the "App"). The App helps parents and legal guardians ("Parents") supervise and manage the device of their child, including app monitoring, app blocking, and location monitoring. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why, how we protect it, and the choices you have.
Intended use. The App must only be used by a parent or legal guardian to supervise a minor child for whom they are responsible, and only with the child's knowledge as appropriate for the child's age. The App is not designed or permitted for secretly monitoring another adult or any person without their knowledge. The App shows a visible notification on the child's device while monitoring is active.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Collected from | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account information: name, email address, password, profile photo | Parent | Create and secure the Parent account. Passwords are stored only in hashed form. |
| Child profile information (name or nickname, linked device identifier) | Parent / child device | Link a child's device to the Parent's account. |
| Precise location (including in the background) | Child device | Show the child's location to the linked Parent. |
| List of installed apps | Child device | Let the Parent see and choose which apps to block. |
| App usage data (which apps are used and for how long) | Child device | Usage monitoring and enforcing blocks. |
| Basic device information (device model, Android version, language) | Both devices | Compatibility, support, and feature operation. |
| Photo (camera or gallery) | Parent | Optional account profile photo. Only the one photo you select is accessed. |
| Push notification token | Both devices | Deliver alerts via Firebase Cloud Messaging. |
| Usage analytics (screens viewed, feature use) | Parent device | Improve the App, via Firebase Analytics. |
| Advertising ID, IP address, network information | Parent device only | Ad delivery, fraud prevention, and security. |
| Campaign attribution data | Parent device | Measure which marketing campaigns led to installs, via AppsFlyer. |
We do not collect the child's contacts, messages, call logs, microphone recordings, camera images, or browsing history.
3. Android Permissions
Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION)
Used on the child's device to collect the child's precise location, including while the App is closed or not in use, so the linked Parent can see it on their own device. Location is sent to our servers and associated with the child profile. We show a prominent disclosure and ask for consent before requesting this permission. It is never used for advertising.
Installed apps (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES)
Used on the child's device to list all installed apps so the Parent can view them and choose which to block. This is a core function of the App.
App usage access (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS)
Used on the child's device to detect which app is in use and for how long, to show usage reports and enforce app blocks.
Display over other apps (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW)
Used on the child's device to display a block screen over an app the Parent has restricted.
Full-screen notifications (USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT)
Used to show time-sensitive alerts, such as a blocked-app attempt or safety warning, as a full-screen notification so the Parent sees them immediately. Not used for advertising.
Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
Used to send alerts to the Parent about child status and blocking events, and to show the visible "monitoring active" notice on the child's device.
Foreground services and background operation
Used so location updates, blocking, and synchronization keep working when the system would otherwise stop the App to save battery.
Camera (CAMERA) and Photos (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE up to Android 12L)
Used only when the Parent chooses to take or select a profile photo. The App does not scan, read, or upload any other photos.
Internet and network state (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)
Used to communicate with our servers, Firebase, AppsFlyer, and (on the Parent's device) advertising partners.
4. How We Use Information
We use information to: provide location monitoring, app monitoring, and app blocking; create and secure accounts and link child profiles; send notifications and alerts; provide support; prevent fraud and abuse; analyze and improve the App; measure marketing campaigns; and show ads to Parents (see Section 7). We do not use child location, installed-app, or app-usage data for advertising or marketing, and we do not build advertising profiles from it.
5. Parental Control and Child Information
A Parent creates a child profile and links it to the child's device using the App. Once linked, the child's location, installed-app list, and app-usage data are sent to our servers so they can be viewed from the Parent's device. Only the linked Parent account can access this data.
A Parent can, at any time, review the child's data in the App, unlink the child's device, or delete the child profile. Unlinking stops collection immediately, and the child's data is deleted according to Section 10. Parents can also disable permissions in the child's Android settings, which will stop the related feature.
6. Analytics and Attribution
Firebase (Google). We use Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging, and Firebase Remote Config. Data is processed under Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use Firebase Crashlytics or Firebase Performance Monitoring.
AppsFlyer. Used for install attribution and marketing measurement. It may process the advertising ID, IP address, device model and OS version, install time, and campaign information from the Parent's device. AppsFlyer is not an ad network. See AppsFlyer's Privacy Policy.
7. Advertising
The Parent-facing part of the App may display ads served by: Google AdMob, Meta Audience Network, AppLovin, Pangle, Liftoff Monetize, Mintegral, Moloco, InMobi, and Unity Ads. These partners may receive the advertising ID, IP address, and device and network information from the Parent's device, and process it under their own privacy policies. You can reset or opt out of personalized ads using your Android settings (Settings > Privacy > Ads).
No ads are shown to children, and no advertising SDK runs on the child's device. No child location, app, or usage data is shared with advertising partners.
8. Other Third-Party Components
The App uses the open-source hbb20 Country Code Picker for selecting phone country codes. It is a user-interface component and does not collect data.
9. Information Sharing
We share information only as follows:
- With the linked Parent: child data is shown only to the Parent account linked to that child.
- Service providers: Google/Firebase (analytics, notifications, remote configuration) and Google Cloud, who process data on our behalf.
- Attribution and advertising partners: AppsFlyer and the partners in Section 7, Parent-device data only, as described above.
- Legal reasons: where required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect the safety of users or others.
- Business transfers: in a merger or acquisition, with continued protection of your data under this policy.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not sell or share child data for advertising.
10. Data Retention
| Data | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until you delete your account, then deleted within 7 days |
| Child profile | Until the Parent deletes the profile or account, then deleted within 7 days |
| Location history | 7 days rolling, or until the profile is deleted if sooner |
| Installed-app list and usage data | 7 days rolling, or until the profile is deleted if sooner |
| Profile photo | Until replaced or account deletion |
| Analytics, attribution and advertising data | Held by Google, AppsFlyer, and ad partners under their own schedules |
Deletion is automatic once the retention period ends. Backups are overwritten within a reasonable period. We may keep limited records where the law requires it.
11. Account and Data Deletion
In the App: Settings > Account > Delete Account. This deletes your account, all linked child profiles, and all associated data.
By request: email [email protected] from your registered email address with the subject "Delete my data". You may ask to delete all data or only some (for example, a single child's data). We respond within 30 days.
After deletion you lose access to your account, history, and linked profiles, and this cannot be undone.
12. Data Security
Please use a strong, unique password. No system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use a strong, unique password.
13. International Data Transfers
Google, AppsFlyer, and our advertising partners may process data in other countries, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
14. Your Choices and Rights
You can: change or revoke permissions in Android settings; control notifications; reset or opt out of ad personalization using your Ad ID settings; review, correct, or delete your data in the App; unlink a child device; and request access, correction, or deletion by email. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to object, restrict processing, port your data, or complain to your data protection authority. Contact us to exercise these rights.
15. Children's Privacy
The App is intended for Parents aged 18 or older (or the age of majority where you live). It is not directed to children, and children should not create accounts. We collect child data (location, installed apps, usage) only through a Parent who confirms they are the child's parent or legal guardian and who consents to the collection. A Parent may review, delete, or stop further collection of their child's data at any time using the methods in Sections 5 and 11. If you believe a child has created an account or that we hold a child's data without parental consent, contact us and we will delete it.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. For material changes we will notify Parents in the App or by email before they take effect, and update the effective date and version above.
17. Contact Us
XEN STUDIO
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://xen-studios.com