Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 20, 2026

BrainBud ("BrainBud", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using the BrainBud mobile application and related services.

Information We Collect

App & Device Information

To operate the app, we may collect your device model, Android version, app version, language, time zone, anonymous device identifiers, crash reports, diagnostics, push notification token, battery optimization status, and subscription status. This information helps improve app performance, reliability, and security.

Scroll Tracking Data

BrainBud records only the information necessary to provide its core features, including reel count, daily scroll statistics, application-level reel counts, user-defined limits, blocking preferences, achievements, and progress data.

We do not collect or store the content of videos, posts, or images you view.

Accessibility Service

BrainBud uses Android Accessibility Service solely to provide its core functionality.

Why We Need Accessibility

Accessibility permission allows BrainBud to detect supported short-form content, count reels and shorts, display the live scroll counter, trigger your configured limit, and display the blocking screen when your limit is reached.

What We Read

BrainBud checks only limited accessibility metadata provided by Android, including:

This information is used only to determine whether supported short-form content is currently visible.

What We Do NOT Collect

Accessibility-related processing remains entirely on your device.

Supported Applications

BrainBud currently supports:

Additional supported applications may be added in future updates.

Battery Optimization

BrainBud may request permission to ignore Android battery optimizations to ensure reliable background operation.

Without this permission, certain Android devices may stop the app's background service, preventing accurate reel counting, live counters, blocking screens, and reminders.

This permission does not provide access to messages, photos, videos, contacts, microphone, camera, or location.

Permissions We Request

Accessibility Service

Required to detect supported short-form content, count reels, display the live counter, and block reels when limits are reached.

Display Over Other Apps

Displays live counters, milestones, reminders, and blocking screens.

Ignore Battery Optimizations

Ensures reliable background tracking and uninterrupted reminders.

Notifications

Used for reminders, progress, achievements, subscription information, and important service messages.

How We Use Your Information

Analytics

BrainBud may use:

Analytics never includes Accessibility content, messages, passwords, or screen content.

Purchases

Subscriptions are securely processed through Google Play Billing. We never receive or store your payment card information. Subscription management may also use RevenueCat.

Advertising

BrainBud never sells personal information. Only anonymous install, subscription, and attribution events may be shared to measure advertising performance.

Data Sharing

Limited information may be shared with trusted service providers:

Data Security

We use appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your information.

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain subscriptions, and comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Permissions may be revoked anytime through Android Settings.

Children's Privacy

BrainBud is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes occur, the "Last Updated" date will be revised, and users may be notified within the app.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@swiftybrains.com