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# Is the App Supposed to Be Actively Running in the Background?

Control+ is designed to run actively in the background to provide continuous protection and monitoring, even when the app is closed or you are not actively using it.

## Why It Runs in the Background

- **Real-time monitoring:** Control+ continues monitoring for scams and data leaks and protecting your personal information without requiring the app to stay open on screen.
- **Safe browsing:** Browsing Protection checks websites in real time as you open them, so Control+ needs to stay active in the background. On Android, keep the Accessibility permission on for Control+ and don't force-stop the app.
- **Automatic updates:** Data broker removal requests and other protections continue processing in the background.
- **Notifications:** You will receive alerts and updates — such as when suspicious calls are blocked, dangerous websites are blocked, or data is removed.

## Important Notes

Data broker removals can take time because each broker has its own processing and verification timeline. Progress bars may remain unchanged for a while and then increase when confirmations are received. Removal requests cannot be manually expedited.

The app is optimized to minimize battery and resource usage, so running in the background should not significantly impact your device.