Introduction
Area Code Blocker ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our app handles your information.
Area Code Blocker is developed by River Technologies.
Information We Collect
Area Code Blocker requires access to the following permissions to function:
Required Permissions
- Contacts (READ_CONTACTS): To check if incoming callers are in your contact list and exempt them from blocking
- Phone State (READ_PHONE_STATE): To detect incoming calls in real-time
- Call Log (READ_CALL_LOG): To maintain a history of blocked calls within the app
- Post Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): To show you notifications when calls are blocked
Optional Permissions
- Add Contacts (WRITE_CONTACTS): Only used when you manually choose to add a blocked number to your contacts from the block list
How We Use Your Information
All data accessed by Area Code Blocker is:
- ✓ Stored locally on your device only
- ✓ Never transmitted to external servers
- ✓ Never shared with third parties
- ✓ Never sold or used for advertising
- ✓ Used solely to provide call blocking functionality
Data Storage
What We Store Locally
- Blocked area codes: Stored in your device's local storage
- Allowed area codes: Stored in your device's local storage (when using Allow Only mode)
- Individual blocked numbers: Stored in your device's local storage
- Call history:
- Free users: Last 25 blocked calls
- Pro users: Last 100 blocked calls
- Schedule settings: Your blocking schedule preferences (Pro feature)
- App preferences: Your blocking mode, notification settings, etc.
What We DON'T Store
- ✗ We do not store your contacts
- ✗ We do not store your call log beyond the blocked calls history
- ✗ We do not store any personal information
- ✗ We do not store your payment information (handled by Google)
Subscription Information
Area Code Blocker offers optional paid subscriptions and one-time purchases through Google Play:
- Monthly Subscription: $1.29/month
- Annual Subscription: $6.99/year
- Lifetime Purchase: $15.99 one-time
Payment Processing
- All payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play
- We do not collect, see, or store your payment information
- Your subscription status is checked through Google Play Billing API
- All billing data is handled by Google per their privacy policy
Grace Period
When your Pro subscription expires:
- You have 7 days to reduce your blocked items to Free limits
- Daily reminders show how many days remain
- After 7 days, excess items are automatically removed
- Newest items are removed first, oldest items are kept
Third-Party Services
Area Code Blocker uses only one third-party service:
Google Play Billing
- Purpose: To process purchases and subscriptions
- Data shared: Your Google account's purchase status only
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
What We Don't Use
- ✗ No analytics services
- ✗ No advertising networks
- ✗ No tracking or telemetry
- ✗ No crash reporting services
- ✗ No cloud storage services
Data Security
We take security seriously:
- All data is stored using Android's secure SharedPreferences
- App data is protected by Android's app sandbox
- No network transmission of personal data
- Code is obfuscated with R8/ProGuard
Data Deletion
You can delete all app data at any time by:
- Clear app data: Settings → Apps → Area Code Blocker → Storage → Clear Data
- Uninstall the app: This removes all data permanently
When you uninstall the app:
- All blocked area codes are deleted
- All call history is deleted
- All preferences are deleted
- Your subscription status remains with Google Play (managed through Google Play Store)
Children's Privacy
Area Code Blocker does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our app is not directed at children and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at rivertechnologies@pm.me.
International Users
Area Code Blocker is available worldwide. All data is stored locally on your device regardless of your location. No data is transferred internationally.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this URL with an updated "Effective Date."
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data (all stored locally on your device)
- Delete your personal data (clear app data or uninstall)
- Opt-out of data collection (don't grant permissions)
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control at all times.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your privacy, or requests regarding your data:
Email: rivertechnologies@pm.me
Developer: River Technologies
We will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Google Play Store policies
- Android data handling best practices
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles