When you install FamToolApp, you are asked to grant several permissions: Location, Accessibility, Notifications, and more. For a privacy-conscious parent, this can feel like a lot.
Transparency is our core value. We want you to understand exactly why we ask for these permissions and how they are used solely to protect your child.
1. Accessibility Service
The "Eyes" of the App.
This is the most powerful and misunderstood permission.
- Why we need it: Android is designed to keep apps separate. To know if your child is typing "help" in a browser or receiving usage alerts, FamToolApp needs to "read" the screen content.
- Safety Assurance: We do not use this to steal bank passwords. It is strictly used for the Keystroke Review and Social Media Monitoring features.
2. Location Access (Always Allow)
The "Compass" of the App.
- Why we need it: To provide real-time updates on your child's whereabouts.
- Why "All the time"? If you only allow it "While using the app," the tracking will stop when the phone is in their pocket. For safety, it must run in the background.
3. Notification Access
The "Ears" of the App.
This allows us to capture incoming messages from apps like WhatsApp and Instagram. Since we cannot break the encryption of those apps directly, reading the notification is the only ethical way to alert you to bullying or unsafe content.
Privacy First
We believe that your family's data belongs to you. All data transmitted from the child's device to your dashboard is encrypted. We encourage you to discuss these permissions with your child so they understand that the goal is safety, not invasion.