FocusMoat — Smart Accountability Focus App
FocusMoat ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application.
FocusMoat does not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or share any personal information to use the app. You can start using the app immediately after installation without any registration process.
We do not collect any personal data. FocusMoat operates entirely offline and does not connect to the internet for any core functionality.
The only data generated by the app is:
All of this data is stored locally on your device using Android's Room Database and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
FocusMoat requests the following permissions solely to provide core functionality:
| Permission | Purpose | When Used |
|---|---|---|
VIBRATE |
To provide haptic feedback during distraction alerts | During active focus sessions only |
WAKE_LOCK |
To keep the CPU awake during focus sessions for accurate timing | During active focus sessions only |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
To run the focus timer reliably in the background | During active focus sessions only |
BODY_SENSORS |
To access accelerometer and gyroscope for motion detection | During active focus sessions only |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
To display session progress and alerts (Android 13+) | During active focus sessions only |
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
To restore any active session state after device restart | On device boot only |
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
To ensure reliable session tracking when battery optimization is active | User-initiated request only |
Important: Motion sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) are only active during focus sessions. They are not used during breaks or when the app is in the background outside of an active session.
FocusMoat uses your device's accelerometer and gyroscope to detect motion during focus sessions. This sensor data:
All app data is stored locally on your device using:
Data is included in your device's standard backup if you have Android backup enabled. You can delete all app data at any time through your device settings: Settings → Apps → FocusMoat → Storage → Clear Data.
FocusMoat does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app functions completely independently without external data connections for core features.
The core functionality of FocusMoat works entirely offline. The app does not require an internet connection to:
Any future internet connectivity (such as cloud-based AI features) will be entirely optional and clearly communicated before activation.
FocusMoat is not specifically directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since we do not collect any personal data from any users, there is no children's data to protect.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: focusmoat@gmail.com
Website: focusmoat.pages.dev