Introduction

App Ranger ("the Software") is a desktop application designed to enhance productivity by limiting the usage of distracting applications. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information the Software collects and how it is used.

Data Collection and Storage

The Software operates entirely locally on your computer.

• Local Storage: All configuration data, limits, usage statistics, and logs are stored locally on your device in a SQLite database file (AppRanger.db). On Windows, this is typically located in the ProgramData\AppRanger directory.
• Process Monitoring: To function, the Software monitors the names of running processes on your computer. This is done in real-time to identify applications you have chosen to restrict. This data is processed locally and is not transmitted elsewhere.
• Installed Application Scanning: The Software scans the list of installed applications on your device to allow you to easily select which applications to limit. This list is processed and stored locally.
• Usage Data: The Software records the duration for which specific applications run to enforce your configured time limits.
• User Session Data: On Windows, the Software queries the active console session to identify the currently active user. This ensures that usage limits are applied correctly to the person using the computer. This information is processed locally.
• Licensing Data: To validate your license, the Software generates a unique Machine ID based on your hardware. If you use the online activation feature, this ID is transmitted to our server. Otherwise, it remains local.
• Security Questions: If you configure security questions for password recovery, the Software stores the questions you selected and a cryptographic hash of your answers locally. The actual answers are not stored in plain text.

Data Sharing

Limited Data Transmission:

The Software generally operates locally and does not send telemetry or analytics. However, specific features require communication with our servers:

• Email Verification: When setting up an administrator account, your email address is sent to our server to generate and email a verification code.
• License Activation: If you request a license online, your email address and Machine ID are sent to our server to generate and deliver your license key.

The web interface used to configure the Software runs locally on your machine (localhost).

Security

• Password Protection: You can set an administrative password to restrict access to the Software's configuration settings. This password is stored locally using cryptographic hashing.
• Local Access: Since data is stored locally, the security of your data also depends on the security of your physical device and operating system.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in updated versions of the Software or this document.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@apprangerpro.com.