1. Executive Privacy Summary
JustU Launcher is an open-source, distraction-free Android home screen engineered strictly with on-device computing principles. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right, not an optional setting. The app does not collect, track, transmit, monetize, or sell any personal data, device identifiers, or user activity.
2. 100% On-Device Architecture & Storage
All application settings, custom task lists, North Star goals, hidden app preferences, and mindful reflection timer records are stored locally on your device within sandboxed Room Database and EncryptedSharedPreferences storage. No external servers or telemetry databases exist for JustU Launcher.
3. YouTube Shorts Blocker Accessibility Service
JustU Launcher includes an optional, user-enabled Android Accessibility Service (YouTubeShortsBlockerService) specifically designed to detect and intercept short-form video feeds inside the YouTube application. This service processes UI hierarchy events exclusively on-device in real-time. It does not record keystrokes, log credentials, capture screenshots, or transmit browsing habits.
4. Android Permissions Justification Matrix
The app requests only the minimal set of Android runtime permissions necessary to function as a home screen replacement:
- QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: Required strictly to display and launch installed applications from the text list.
- SET_WALLPAPER: Allows users to apply home screen backgrounds.
- ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE (Optional): Powering the mindful YouTube Shorts distraction blocker.
5. Zero Advertising & Zero Monetization Tracking
JustU Launcher contains zero third-party advertising SDKs (e.g., Google AdMob, Unity, Meta Ads), zero analytics frameworks (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Adjust, Mixpanel), and zero crash-reporting telemetry. Your interaction with your phone remains completely private and offline.
6. Children & Digital Wellbeing Compliance
Because JustU Launcher collects zero personally identifiable information, it complies fully with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and Google Play Families Policy requirements. The app is safe for users of all ages seeking a mindful digital lifestyle.
7. Open Source Verification & Developer Contact
You can inspect the complete open-source Kotlin codebase on GitHub to independently verify all privacy claims and security architecture. For any legal inquiries or privacy questions, reach out directly to the developer at vishal.bhutekar1@gmail.com.
