Privacy Policy

TickTrack - Work Time Tracker

Last updated: Jun 21, 2026

👋 Overview

TickTrack ("the app", "we", "our") is a work-time tracking application developed and maintained by Deval Sathwara ("the developer"). This privacy policy explains what information the app collects, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

✅  Short version: TickTrack stores all your work-session data locally on your device. We do not operate any developer-owned server, we do not sell your data, and we do not track you for advertising purposes.

By using TickTrack, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

📋 Information We Collect

TickTrack collects only the information you actively create within the app. All of it stays on your device unless you choose to export it.

Data type What it includes Where it's stored
Work sessions Check-in time, check-out time, break start/end times, work duration, gap periods On-device (Hive database)
Session notes Short text notes you add to a session (max 120 characters each) On-device (Hive database)
App settings Theme preference, accent colour, notification toggles, daily work-hour goal, week-off days On-device (Hive database)
Notification state Whether you are checked in today, last check-in time, last check-out date - used only to decide when to fire reminders On-device (SharedPreferences)
FCM device token An anonymous device identifier generated by Google Firebase, used to deliver push notifications to your device Google's servers (see Third-Party Services below). The developer does not store or process this token.

We do not collect: your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, photos, camera, microphone input, or any other personal identifiers.

⚙️ How We Use Your Information

🔒 Data Sharing & Disclosure

✅  We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.

The only third-party involvement is Google Firebase (described below), which processes an anonymous device token solely for push notification delivery. No user-created content (sessions, notes, settings) ever leaves your device unless you choose to export it via the CSV export feature and share it yourself.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request. In practice, because we do not collect or store any personal data on our own servers, there is nothing to disclose.

🔗 Third-Party Services

TickTrack integrates one external service. Its own privacy policy governs how it handles data:

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Google Firebase (Firebase Core + Firebase Cloud Messaging)

Used to deliver optional push notifications to your device. Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) assigns an anonymous device token to your installation. This token is handled entirely by Google - the developer does not receive, store, or process it on any backend server.

Firebase may collect device diagnostic information according to Google's own policies.

→ Google Firebase Privacy Policy    → Google Privacy Policy

🛡️ Android Permissions

TickTrack requests the following Android permissions. None of them are used to collect personal data.

POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to show check-in reminders, wrap-up alerts, and work-complete notifications. You can revoke this at any time in Android Settings.
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
USE_EXACT_ALARM
Required to fire reminder notifications at the precise scheduled time (e.g. your average check-in time).
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Allows the background WorkManager task to restart after the device reboots so scheduled reminders continue to work.
VIBRATE Enables vibration when a notification is delivered.
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Allows reminder notifications to appear prominently on the lock screen (Android 14+).

💾 Data Storage & Retention

All work sessions, notes, and settings are stored exclusively in an on-device database (Hive) and in Android SharedPreferences. No data is uploaded to the internet by the app itself.

Your data persists as long as the app is installed. When you uninstall TickTrack, Android removes all associated app data, including the Hive database. You can also manually export your sessions as a CSV file before uninstalling if you want to keep a copy.

⚠️  If you use Android's built-in backup feature (Google One Backup), app data may be backed up to your Google account according to Google's own backup and privacy policies.

📤 CSV Export & Import

TickTrack lets you export your session history as a CSV file and share it via any app you choose (e.g. email, cloud storage). Once you share the file, it leaves the app's control and is handled according to the privacy policy of the app or service you shared it with.

Imported CSV files are processed locally on your device and are not transmitted anywhere.

👶 Children's Privacy

TickTrack is designed for adults and working professionals. It is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

🔐 Security

Because all data is stored locally on your device, its security depends primarily on the security of your device itself. We recommend using a screen lock and keeping your Android OS up to date.

The app does not transmit session data over the network, so there is no risk of interception of your work records in transit.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (for example, via an in-app notice or a Play Store update description).

Continued use of TickTrack after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

✉️ Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of TickTrack, please contact us at: techiteasydesk@gmail.com