Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 7, 2026
1. Introduction and Clean Intent
Welcome to Fined, developed by Nascentra (published on the Google Play Store as Nascentra Labs). This application is dedicated to helping users break app addiction and reclaim their time through disciplined monitoring and a unique "fine" system. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we handle your data with the highest standards of transparency and integrity. Unlike many modern applications, Fined is built with a "privacy-first" philosophy, meaning we aim to keep your data exactly where it belongs: on your own device. This document outlines our commitment to your digital well-being and the legal frameworks we adhere to, ensuring that your journey toward focus is secure and private.
2. Identity of the Data Controller
For the purposes of international data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the "Data Controller" is Nascentra Labs. Since Fined operates primarily as a local-first application where data is stored within your device's isolated storage environment, you remain the primary custodian of your usage information. However, any interactions with our support channels, diagnostic reporting, or feedback services are managed by the Nascentra development team. We are committed to maintaining strict boundaries between your personal app usage habits and any external data processing activities required to maintain and improve the application.
3. Definitions and Scope
In this policy, "Fined," "Nascentra Labs," "we," "us," or "our" refers to the application and its developer, Nascentra. "Personal Data" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. "Usage Data" refers to information collected automatically through the use of the app, such as time spent in tracked applications. The "Background Monitor" refers to the native system-level service that monitors active screen activity. The scope of this policy covers all features within the Fined mobile application, including the tracking interface, the behavioral "pot" mechanism, and the background monitor service designed to trigger focus screens.
4. Consent and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on several legal grounds. The primary basis is your explicit consent, which you provide during the onboarding process when you enable usage access and screen overlay permissions. Furthermore, processing is necessary for the performance of the service—specifically the ability to restrict access to distracting apps—that you enter into by using the application. We also rely on "legitimate interests" for improving the application’s stability and performance through anonymous crash reports. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by disabling permissions in your system settings or deleting the application.
5. Scope of Local Data Collection
Fined is designed to function primarily without the need for a centralized cloud database. Most of the data generated by your use of the app—such as your daily adherence records, the list of apps you have chosen to track, and your custom timer settings—is stored locally on your device. We use a secure persistent storage mechanism built into your mobile operating system. This architecture ensures that your sensitive app usage patterns are never transmitted to a remote server under normal operating conditions. This localized approach significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorized third-party access.
6. Usage Statistics and System Data
To provide its core functionality, Fined must access system-level usage statistics through your device's operating system. This service allows Fined to determine how many minutes you have spent in specific applications. This data is processed in real-time to determine if you have exceeded your set limits. It is important to note that we do not "see" what you are doing inside those apps; we only receive the duration of the active window. This raw statistical data is kept within the app’s internal memory and is used solely to trigger the focus screen or update your progress charts locally.
7. Installed App Inventory
During the setup process, Fined requests a list of installed applications on your device. This inventory is required so you can select which specific apps you wish to restrict. The application names and identifiers are retrieved and displayed within our user interface. This list is processed locally to generate your custom "Tracked Apps" list. We do not transmit your entire app catalog to any external servers. The inventory is used only to populate the selection menu and to enable the internal monitor to recognize restricted applications when they are launched by the user during the day.
8. Device Information and Diagnostic Data
To ensure technical compatibility and provide support, we may collect basic device information such as your device model, operating system version, and hardware specifications. This information is particularly relevant for our background monitoring service, which must adapt to different system power management policies and notification requirements. If the app crashes, diagnostic logs may be generated. These logs contain technical details about the state of the app at the time of the error but do not include your personal usage history or the names of the apps you were using unless explicitly stated.
9. Information from External Sources
Currently, Fined does not integrate with social media platforms, third-party login providers, or external data brokers. We do not purchase or acquire information about you from outside sources to supplement our internal data. Your profile within Fined is built entirely from the preferences you set and the usage patterns recorded by your device’s internal monitoring tools. This "closed-loop" data policy ensures that your digital identity within the app remains untainted by external tracking and that your focus journey is based purely on your actual behavior and personal goals.
10. Data Processing Purposes
The processing of data within Fined serves three main purposes: (1) Behavioral Enforcement—using usage stats to lock apps when limits are reached; (2) Self-Reflection—providing you with daily adherence reports and penalty records to visualize your progress; and (3) Application Optimization—ensuring the background service runs efficiently without draining your battery. We do not use your data for advertising, profiling for commercial purposes, or selling to third parties. Every byte of data processed is geared toward the singular goal of reducing your digital distractions and improving your time management.
11. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
Fined uses a simple automated logic to trigger the focus screen based on your predefined limits. While this is a form of automated decision-making, it is entirely controlled by the parameters you set during configuration. There are no hidden algorithms or complex behavioral profiling techniques that try to guess your mood or predict your next move. The logic is transparent and deterministic: once a limit is reached, a focus screen is triggered. You are always in control of these rules, and the app simply acts as a neutral enforcer of the boundaries you have voluntarily established.
12. Local Storage Mechanism
Technical persistence in Fined is handled via an encrypted internal storage directory provided by your device's operating system. This storage includes your tracked apps list, your progress records, and your daily adherence snapshots. Your operating system's security model protects this directory, meaning other applications cannot read this data. When you clear the app's data in system settings or uninstall the app, this storage is completely and permanently wiped. We do not use external or shared storage (such as SD cards) to store sensitive usage logs, ensuring maximum data security.
13. Data Minimization and Privacy by Design
We adhere to the principle of data minimization, which states that an app should only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to perform its function. Fined does not ask for your name, email, phone number, or location. We do not require account creation to use the core features. By avoiding the collection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) at the source, we eliminate the most significant privacy risks. Our design ensures that the internal components of the app communicate only essential identifiers and durations to keep you focused on your work without exposing your identity.
14. Data Retention and Deletion Policy
Your data is retained only for as long as the application is installed on your device or until you choose to reset your progress within the settings menu. Because the data is local, we do not have a centralized deletion request form; you can delete your data instantly by clearing the app cache or uninstalling. Daily adherence records are kept to show you weekly trends, but these are stored as summarized snapshots rather than granular logs. If you wish to start over, the "Reset Data" option in the settings menu will purge all internal records and keys immediately and permanently.
15. Third-Party Services and SDKs
Fined utilizes a minimal set of third-party assets to enhance the user experience, such as system-integrated fonts and visual animation libraries. These assets are compiled directly into the app's binary. We do not use third-party analytics services that track your movement across other apps or websites. If we ever integrate external services, such as an optional cloud backup feature, this policy will be updated, and you will be asked for explicit consent before any data is transmitted to those specific third-party providers, ensuring you maintain full control over your digital footprint.
16. International Data Transfers
Since Fined stores data locally on your device, international data transfers of your usage habits do not occur. Your data remains in your physical location. However, if you contact our support team via email or WhatsApp, your communication may be processed on servers located in various regions depending on the service provider. We ensure that any such communication is handled in compliance with standard contractual clauses and high-level encryption to protect your privacy during the support interaction process, regardless of where our support staff or servers may be physically located.
17. User Rights (General)
Regardless of your location, Nascentra believes you should have total control over your data. This includes the right to access your data (viewing your adherence logs), the right to rectification (editing your app limits), the right to erasure (deleting the app), and the right to restrict processing (disabling the monitor service). Because Fined is a local-first app, you can exercise these rights directly through the interface without needing to wait for a response from a data protection officer. You are the master of your own information within the Fined ecosystem, as it should be.
18. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)
For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on your consent and the necessity of the service. We provide transparency through this policy and ensure that you can export or delete your local data at any time. We do not engage in high-risk processing or large-scale profiling. If you believe our processing of your data infringes upon GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, though we encourage you to contact Nascentra Labs first.
19. CCPA and CPRA Compliance (California Users)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their "personal information." Fined does not "sell" your personal information to third parties, nor do we "share" it for cross-context behavioral advertising. We collect only what is necessary for app functionality. You have the right to know what information is collected (detailed in sections 6 and 7) and the right to delete it. Our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" stance is the default and only mode of operation for all Nascentra products.
20. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Fined is not intentionally directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Given that Fined does not require an account or collect PII, we do not have a way to verify the age of our users beyond the age ratings provided by the Play Store. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used Fined in a way that concerns you, please be assured that all usage data is local to the device and can be removed by simply uninstalling the application from the child's device, ensuring their privacy is maintained.
21. System Permissions: Usage Access
The "Usage Access" permission is the cornerstone of Fined's ability to help you. By granting this, you allow your operating system to share app usage durations with our background monitoring service. This is a sensitive permission that requires manual activation in your system settings. Nascentra uses this strictly to calculate your progress toward your daily limit. We do not use this permission to read your messages, view your photos, or track your location. It is used solely as a digital stopwatch to help you stay within your predefined time boundaries and reach your focus goals.
22. System Permissions: Screen Overlay
The "Overlay" or "Appear on Top" permission allows Fined to display the focus screen when you have exceeded your limit. Without this, the app could notify you, but it couldn't effectively block your access to the distracting application. When the monitor detects a restricted app, it launches a high-priority window that sits on top of all other active windows. This is a purely functional use of the permission. We do not use overlays to trick you into clicking advertisements or to capture your screen content; its only purpose is to help you maintain your focus during work hours.
23. Background Processing and Notifications
To ensure the monitoring service isn't terminated by your device's power management system, it runs as a persistent background process. This is why you see a status notification when Fined is active. This notification serves as a transparency tool—it tells you exactly when Nascentra's monitor is active. You can stop the service at any time from within the app settings. The service is optimized for low power consumption and only performs lightweight checks of the active application identifier to ensure that your device's performance is not noticeably impacted while monitoring.
24. Technical Security Measures
Even though data is stored locally, Nascentra Labs takes technical security seriously. The internal components of the app communicate via secure channels provided by the operating system. Data stored internally is subject to hardware-level encryption on supported devices. We follow secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities like unauthorized data broadcasting or leakage between app components. By minimizing the attack surface (no cloud servers, no API keys, no PII), we provide a robust and secure environment for your habit data, protecting it from external malicious actors.
25. Data Breach Notification Protocol
In the unlikely event that a security vulnerability is discovered within the Fined app that could lead to local data exposure, we will release an emergency update through the Google Play Store. Since Nascentra does not have your email address, we cannot notify you individually. We recommend keeping the app updated to the latest version to ensure you have the latest security patches. Our commitment to local storage means that even if our development infrastructure were compromised, your individual app usage logs would remain safe on your device, isolated from the breach.
26. Payments and Financial Data
Fined may offer optional digital content or premium features through your platform's billing system. When you make a purchase, we do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers. All financial transactions are handled securely by the official app store. Nascentra only receives a confirmation token that the transaction was successful to unlock the corresponding feature. By using these features, you acknowledge that your financial data is subject to the privacy policy of the third-party billing provider and the platform through which the purchase was initiated.
27. No-Refund Policy and Finality
Nascentra Labs maintains a strict No-Refund Policy for all digital products, premium subscriptions, or virtual items purchased within Fined. Once a digital asset is unlocked or a focus-related feature is activated, the service is considered "consumed" in full. We do not offer credits, exchanges, or refunds for unused portions of a subscription or for dissatisfaction with the application's effectiveness. By initiating a purchase, you agree to the finality of the transaction and waive any right to a refund under the maximum extent permitted by the laws of your jurisdiction.
28. Exclusion of Liability for Financial Loss
Nascentra shall not be held liable for any financial losses, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the use of Fined. This includes, but is not limited to, the cost of any "fines" recorded within the app, the price of premium features, or any lost productivity costs. The application is a tool for self-discipline, and the user assumes all risks associated with its behavioral enforcement mechanisms. We are not responsible for any monetary disputes arising from the user's decision to utilize the app's penalty features or from any technical errors that may occur during the billing process.
29. Changes and Updates to this Policy
As Fined evolves, Nascentra Labs may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or changes in legal requirements. Any changes will be posted within the app, and the "Last Updated" date at the bottom will be changed accordingly. If a change is significant (such as introducing cloud sync features), we will provide a more prominent notice within the app and ask for your renewed consent. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your privacy and reclaiming your time through our evolving feature set.
30. Contact and Support Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to Nascentra Labs. We are committed to an open dialogue. You can contact us via email at nascentra@gmail.com, through WhatsApp at +923477419855, or by using the contact form available on our official website at nascentra.com. We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. Thank you for trusting Fined to be your partner in digital wellness; we take that responsibility—and your privacy—very seriously.