Somna is engineered as a privacy-first utility. We do not collect, store, transmit, profile, or sell your personal information, listening history, or contacts. All settings and timers operate 100% locally on your device.
This Privacy Policy explains how Somna - Sleep Timer ("we", "our", or "the app") handles data when you install and use our Android mobile application (Package ID: com.somna.sleeptimer.somna). We are committed to complete transparency and honoring user trust.
Unlike many modern applications, Somna does not require user accounts, email sign-ups, or personal identity checks. Specifically, we do NOT collect:
To deliver automated audio control, lockscreen persistence, and notification updates, Somna requests only essential Android operating system permissions. Here is a full breakdown:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK | Allows Somna to keep your countdown timer accurate and maintain audio playback controls while your screen is off. |
| WAKE_LOCK | Keeps the lightweight CPU timer active for the final seconds of your timer so your media pause executes reliably. Released immediately upon completion. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Displays an interactive status notification in your shade and lock screen showing remaining time with +5m, +15m, and Stop controls. |
| SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM | Ensures the sleep timer fires precisely at 0:00 without being delayed by standard Android background task coalescing. |
| REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS | Optional: Prompted only if you enable PRO Volume Fade, ensuring your phone's power manager does not terminate gradual volume step-downs while you sleep. |
| VIBRATE | Provides gentle haptic confirmation when you shake the phone to extend your timer. |
Somna saves your timer preferences (such as selected theme, default countdown duration, shake sensitivity, and trial state) strictly locally on your phone using standard Android SharedPreferences. This data never leaves your device and is automatically erased if you uninstall the application.
All in-app purchases and subscriptions (Somna PRO) are processed securely through the official Google Play Billing Library. We never view, collect, or store your payment card numbers, bank details, or billing address. All transactions are governed under Google Play's Terms of Service.
Somna does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. The app is a non-targeted bedtime utility compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play Families Policies.
We may update this policy periodically to reflect future features or regulatory changes. Any updates will be published on this webpage with a revised "Last Updated" date.
If you have questions, feedback, or require technical support regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
Somna
com.somna.sleeptimer.somna