Privacy Policy - AlarmBuddy | Strang Software

AlarmBuddy

Last updated: January 9, 2026

STRANG SOFTWARE (Organization number: 936651178), located in Kristiansand, Norway, operates AlarmBuddy ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Contact: Contact us

1. Data Controller

STRANG SOFTWARE is the data controller for personal data processed through AlarmBuddy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Norwegian data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data (VIP Subscribers Only)

When you create an account and subscribe to VIP, we collect:

Display name
Email address
Profile photo URL (from Google Authentication)
User ID
Account creation date

2.2 Preferences and Settings (VIP Subscribers Only)

We sync the following preferences to provide a seamless experience across devices:

App settings (dark mode, temperature unit, preferred voice)
Notification preferences
Analytics preferences
Sleep preferences (target bedtime, wake time, sleep hours)
Saved alarms and timers

2.3 Subscription Data

Subscription status (active/inactive)
Subscription tier
Subscription expiration date

2.4 Locally Stored Data (All Users)

The following data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers:

Alarm sound files
Sleep sound library
Mixed sounds and favorited sounds configurations

2.5 Crash Reports and Diagnostics

If the app crashes, we collect diagnostic data through Sentry to help us identify and fix issues. This may include:

Device type and operating system version
App version
Crash logs and stack traces
General usage patterns leading to the crash

This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.

2.6 Advertising Data

When you watch rewarded ads to unlock features, Google AdMob may collect:

Device identifiers (advertising ID)
Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
Approximate location (if permitted by your device settings)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide and maintain the App's functionality
Sync your alarms, timers, and preferences across devices (VIP only)
Process and manage your subscription
Display ads and provide rewarded ad features
Diagnose and fix technical issues
Improve the App's performance and features

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

Contract: To provide the services you subscribed to
Legitimate interest: To improve app stability and fix bugs
Consent: For personalized advertising and optional analytics (you can manage these in settings)

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

5.1 Firebase (Google)

Authentication (Google Sign-In)
Cloud Firestore (database for VIP user data)
Location: Data may be transferred to the United States
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5.2 RevenueCat

Subscription management and payment processing
Collects: Device identifiers, purchase history, subscription status
Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

5.3 Sentry

Crash reporting and error tracking
Collects: Device info, crash logs, app performance data
Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy

5.4 Google AdMob

Advertising services and rewarded ads
Collects: Device identifiers, ad interaction data, approximate location (if permitted)
Used for: Displaying ads and unlocking features via rewarded ads
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5.5 Google Play

App distribution and payment processing
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Data processing agreements with all third-party providers

7. Data Retention

Account data: Retained until you delete your account
Subscription data: Retained for the duration of your subscription plus any legally required retention period
Crash reports: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Advertising data: Managed by Google AdMob according to their retention policies

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Erasure: Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent: Disable analytics in app settings at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at Contact us or delete your account directly in the App (Profile → Delete Account).

You can also reset your advertising identifier or opt out of personalized ads through your device settings.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time within the App. Upon deletion:

All your personal data stored in our database will be permanently deleted
Locally stored data on your device will remain until you uninstall the App
Active subscriptions will continue until their expiration date (managed by Google Play)

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication through Google Sign-In
Access controls limiting who can access user data

11. Age Requirement

AlarmBuddy is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at Contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy in the App
Updating the "Last updated" date above

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Datatilsynet (Norwegian Data Protection Authority) Website: https://www.datatilsynet.no Email: Contact us

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

STRANG SOFTWARE Email: Contact us