Privacy Policy

Nudge · last updated

1. Summary

Nudge (“the app”) is a free reminder and notification app that helps you stay on top of your tasks. It is published by Cool App Helpdesk.

2. Data we collect

None. Nudge does not automatically collect personal data, telemetry, identifiers, device information, IP addresses, or usage analytics. There are no user accounts and the developer operates no analytics or ad-serving infrastructure that the app communicates with automatically.

If you choose to submit feedback via the in-app feedback form, the message, subject, feedback type, and optional contact information you provide are sent to a developer-operated endpoint. This data is used solely to respond to your feedback and improve the app. See section 5 for details.

3. Data stored on your device

ItemWhereSent off device?
Reminders, categories, historyLocal Room database (NudgeDatabase)Never
App settings (theme, default reminder settings, etc.)App-private DataStore preferencesNever
Feedback messages (when submitted)Sent to developer endpoint — not stored locally beyond the submission flowOnly on submission

4. Permissions used

Nudge requires certain permissions to deliver timely reminders and notifications:

PermissionPurpose
POST_NOTIFICATIONSDisplay reminder notifications (Android 13+)
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARMSchedule reminders at the exact time you set
USE_EXACT_ALARMFire reminders at the exact time you set
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDRe-schedule alarms after device reboot
WAKE_LOCKWake the device when a reminder fires
VIBRATEVibrate on reminder notifications
FOREGROUND_SERVICEMaintain alarm schedule in the background
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONSRequest exemption from battery optimisation so reminders fire reliably
INTERNETSubmit in-app feedback to the developer endpoint
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATECheck network availability before submitting feedback

The app does not request location, contacts, storage, microphone, camera, phone state, or any other sensitive permission beyond those listed above.

5. Network activity and third parties

Nudge communicates with one developer-operated endpoint solely for the optional in-app feedback feature:

There are no third-party SDKs in the app. No advertising, analytics, crash-reporting, social, or attribution SDKs are included. The app does not serve ads, collect telemetry, or transmit any data automatically.

6. Children’s privacy

Nudge is not specifically directed at children, but the developer collects no personal information from anyone, including children.

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the GDPR’s provisions for children (GDPR-K). There is no profile, no account, no chat, and no in-app purchases.

Parents who have questions about their child’s privacy can contact us at coolapphelpdesk@gmail.com.

7. Data retention and deletion

Because the developer does not automatically collect any data, there is nothing for us to retain or delete on our side. Feedback messages you submit are stored in the developer-operated endpoint and are retained only as long as needed to respond and address the feedback. To request deletion of your feedback data, contact us at coolapphelpdesk@gmail.com.

To remove locally stored data (reminders, categories, history, settings), clear the app’s storage in Android Settings → Apps → Nudge → Storage → Clear storage, or uninstall the app.

8. Security

The app stores reminder data and preferences locally in the app’s private storage, protected by Android’s built-in application sandboxing. Network requests for feedback submission are made over HTTPS. The app is distributed through the Google Play Store, which verifies the developer signing key on every update.

9. Changes to this policy

If any material aspect of how the app handles data ever changes, this page will be updated and the “last updated” date above will be bumped. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions or feedback? Email coolapphelpdesk@gmail.com.