Privacy Policy for Sleep Buddy

Last updated: October 13, 2026

1. Introduction

AriSoftware ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application, Sleep Buddy ("Application"), operates and describes our principles regarding user data.

Sleep Buddy is designed as a private, offline-first sleep sound mixer, relaxation aid, and smart sunrise alarm. We believe that personal wellness and bedtime routines belong exclusively to you. The Application does not require an account, does not collect personal identification details, and does not monitor your private life.

2. Information Collection and Use

Sleep Buddy does not collect, transmit, sell, or rent any personal information to external servers or third parties.

a. Personal Information

We do not ask for or collect your name, email address, physical address, phone number, location, or contacts. You can use all features of the Application without registering or signing in.

b. Audio Data

Sleep Buddy does not record, access, analyze, or transmit bedroom audio or ambient sound through your device microphone. All soundscapes and mixes provided by the Application are played from locally stored audio files.

c. In-App Data and Local Storage

Any settings you configure, including custom sound mixes, favorite tracks, sound volume preferences, bedtime routine schedules, smart sunrise alarm times, and Thought Vault notes, are stored exclusively on your device using a local, offline SQLite database and local preferences. This data never leaves your device.

3. Device Permissions

To deliver audio playback and reliable alarm functionality, Sleep Buddy requests specific Android permissions. Each permission is used solely for its stated purpose:

- Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used solely to display the media playback notification with play and pause controls, bedtime routine reminders, and upcoming alarm alerts.

- Exact Alarms (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM): Required by Android to trigger your scheduled sunrise alarm at the precise minute chosen, ensuring your alarm sounds reliably even when the device enters battery-saving sleep states.

- Foreground Service and Media Playback (FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK): Required to allow calming nature sounds and sleep mixes to continue playing continuously when your screen turns off or while using other applications.

- Wake Lock (WAKE_LOCK): Required briefly during active alarm ringing and dawn simulation to illuminate the screen and ensure prompt wake-up delivery.

- Battery Optimization Exemption (REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS): An optional setting requested so your device operating system does not prematurely kill background audio playback or delay exact alarm execution.

None of these permissions are used to collect, track, or transmit personal data.

4. Third-Party Services and Analytics

Sleep Buddy does not integrate third-party advertising networks, analytics platforms, behavioral trackers, or data-collection software development kits (SDKs). There is no Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, Meta SDK, or AdMob integrated within the Application.

5. Data Retention, Export, and Deletion

Because all your data is stored locally on your device:

- Data Retention: Your custom mixes, alarm settings, and Thought Vault entries remain on your device until you choose to delete them or until you uninstall the Application.

- Data Export: The Application includes a built-in data export feature allowing you to download a complete copy of your local data in JSON format at any time.

- Data Deletion: You have total control over your data. You can erase all locally stored data, mixes, and journal entries at any moment directly within the Application by navigating to Settings and selecting Delete All My Data. Uninstalling the Application will also remove all local Application data maintained by the operating system.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Sleep Buddy does not address or knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. Because the Application does not collect personal data from any user, it is fully compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and international child privacy regulations.

7. Medical and Wellness Disclaimer

Sleep Buddy is intended solely as an environmental relaxation and sleep sound tool. The Application is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, or cure any medical condition, insomnia, sleep apnea, or psychological disorder. If you have chronic sleep issues or medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect Application updates or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Developer: ARI Software Lab

Application: Sleep Buddy

Package: com.arisoftware.sleepbuddy

Email: mdraihan2328@gmail.com