Samtal - Child App

Samtal Child App is a companion utility installed on a child’s device as part of the Samtal parental digital wellbeing system.

The app helps parents understand app usage patterns and digital distractions by securely sharing usage and notification insights with the linked parent account. It runs quietly in the background and is designed to be set up and managed by a parent or legal guardian.

What the app does

Collects app usage information such as app names and time spent

Detects installed apps to support usage summaries

Reads limited notification details (app name, title, time) to understand distraction patterns

Shares insights only with the linked parent account

Important notes

This app is not designed for independent use by children

Setup and monitoring require parental consent

The app does not collect message replies, typed content, media, contacts, or call data

Data is not used for advertising or marketing

Background operation

To provide accurate daily and weekly insights, Samtal Child App may collect usage information in the background. Background activity is limited and optimized to reduce battery impact.

Privacy and control

Parents can pause monitoring, revoke permissions, or request data deletion at any time. Data is securely processed and shared only with the linked parent account.

For more information, please review the Privacy Policy available within the app