Last updated: March 4, 2026
BreakBuddy ("we", "us", "the app") is a focus and accountability app that helps you stay on track by blocking distracting apps, either solo or with a friend. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
When you sign in with Google or email/password, we collect:
Your email address is searchable by other authenticated users so they can send you friend requests.
When you create or join a pact, we store:
For buddy pacts, this data is shared with your pact partner so you can track each other's progress.
We store your in-app friend connections, friend request history, and buddy pact invitations to enable social features.
The app reads the list of apps installed on your device so you can choose which ones to block. This list is processed and cached entirely on your device. We do not upload or transmit your full installed apps list to any server. Only the specific apps you select to block are stored in our servers as part of your pact data.
BreakBuddy uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect when you open a blocked app during an active pact. Specifically, it reads the package name of the foreground app to check it against your blocked list.
If you submit feedback through the app, we collect:
We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymous crash reports, including device model, OS version, and technical error details. These help us identify and fix bugs. Crash reports do not contain your personal data.
We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send you notifications about buddy pact invites and updates. Your device's push notification token is stored on our servers and deleted when you sign out.
We do not sell your personal data.
Your blocked app selections and pact outcomes are shared only with your chosen pact partners. No other users can see your data.
We use the following third-party services, which may process your data according to their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage) | Authentication, data storage, file storage | Account info, pact data, feedback |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting | Device info, crash logs |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications | Device push tokens |
| Google AdMob | Advertising (free tier only) | Device identifiers, ad interaction data |
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Firebase's Privacy and Security documentation.
Free tier users may see ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device advertising identifiers, IP address, and usage data for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device's Google settings. Premium and beta users do not see ads.
Your data is retained as long as you have an active account. Past pact history is stored locally on your device. Feedback submissions are retained until resolved. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
You can:
BreakBuddy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to request data deletion, or need to exercise any of your rights, contact us at: