Effective date and last updated: September 11, 2026
App Watcher for Android ("App Watcher", "the app") is an open-source app developed and provided by Alex Gavrishev. This policy explains what information the app accesses, collects, uses, stores, and shares.
When you select a Google account, App Watcher accesses the account email address and receives authentication tokens and device-registration identifiers from Google. The app stores this information on your device and uses it only to:
App Watcher does not receive or store your Google password.
If you enable Google Drive synchronization, App Watcher requests the drive.appdata permission. This restricted permission allows the app to create and access only its own application-data file in your Google Drive; it does not allow App Watcher to read your other Drive files. The synchronized file contains your watched application records and tags.
App Watcher's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
App Watcher stores the following data locally:
The app sends watched package identifiers, Google authentication information, and device-registration information to Google Play as needed to retrieve current app metadata and check for updates. If Google Drive synchronization is enabled, watched application records and tags are uploaded to your app-specific Google Drive storage.
App Watcher uses:
App Watcher does not intentionally attach your Google account email address to analytics or crash reports.
If you contact me for support, I receive the information you choose to provide, such as your email address, message, and any diagnostic details or attachments you include. I use it only to respond to your request and troubleshoot the issue.
Information is used to:
I do not sell or rent your personal information. Information is shared only as needed with the following service providers:
Google processes information under its own Privacy Policy. More information about Firebase privacy and data processing is available on the Firebase Privacy and Security page.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, to protect users or the public, or to establish or defend legal claims.
To remove locally stored information, clear the app's storage in Android settings or uninstall the app. To request deletion of information that you believe I control, email [email protected]. I will respond and delete applicable information unless retention is required by law.
App Watcher may request permissions for internet and network access, notifications, account selection, checking whether watched apps are installed, background update checks, importing or exporting a watchlist, and optional Google Drive synchronization. Permissions are used only for the features described in this policy.
I use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information. Authentication tokens and app data are stored in Android application storage, and network communication with Google services uses encrypted HTTPS connections. No transmission or storage method is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
App Watcher is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact me so I can take appropriate action.
I may update this policy when App Watcher's features or data practices change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Alex Gavrishev: [email protected]