Permissions & Geofencing

This page explains why WorkingHours asks for Camera and Location permissions, how to enable/disable them, and how geofencing works.

CameraLocation (While Using)Geofence (Background/Always)

Privacy first: WorkingHours does not send your GPS location to our servers. Geofencing runs on-device. Only enter/exit events for defined gates are saved to register attendance.

📷 Camera (mandatory)

We use the camera only to scan the barcode at your site’s entrance gate, so you can check in/out quickly and accurately.

Enable/Disable

Android: Settings → Apps → WorkingHours → Permissions → Camera → Allow.

iOS: Settings → WorkingHours → Camera → On.

You can revoke it any time; scanning will be unavailable without camera access.

📍 Location (While Using)

We use your device’s location to calculate the distance to the entrance gate during check in/out. This helps prevent mistakes and ensures accurate records.

Enable/Disable

Android: Settings → Apps → WorkingHours → Permissions → Location → Allow only while using the app.

iOS: Settings → WorkingHours → Location → While Using the App.

🛡️ Geofencing (Background/Always)

If your company marks some gates as perimeter, WorkingHours can notify you when you enter/exit those areas—even if the app is closed—so you never forget to register attendance.

What we store (and what we don't)

Stored: gate ID and enter/exit timestamps.
Not stored / not sent: continuous GPS tracks or your live location.
Processing: the geofence checks happen on your device (OS service).

Enable/Disable

Android: Settings → Apps → WorkingHours → Permissions → Location → choose Allow all the time. On Android 13+, also allow Notifications.

iOS: Settings → WorkingHours → Location → choose Always.

You can disable geofencing any time by changing Location to While Using (Android/iOS). Geofence reminders will stop.

Tips

Keep Location Services enabled system-wide.
Exclude WorkingHours from aggressive battery optimizations if geofence notifications are delayed.
Make sure device time and timezone are correct.

FAQ

Does WorkingHours track me?
No. The app does not send raw GPS data to our servers. Only gate entry/exit events are saved.

Why do I need “Always” on iOS / “Allow all the time” on Android?
That’s how the OS delivers geofence events while the app is in the background or closed.

Can I use the app without geofencing?
Yes. If your organization doesn’t use perimeter gates, you only need Camera and Location (While Using).

If you need more details, contact your administrator.