1. Introduction

Welcome to timefocus.app ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is collected, used, and stored when you use our Pomodoro timer and productivity tools. This Privacy Policy applies to the timefocus.app website and all related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Task names and descriptions you create within the app
Timer session data (duration, completion status, timestamps)
Preference settings (theme choices, timer durations, notification preferences)
Contact information if you reach out to us via email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Browser type and version
Device type and screen resolution
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
IP address (anonymized)

2.3 Local Storage

Most of your data, including timer settings, tasks, and session history, is stored locally on your device using your browser's local storage. This data does not leave your device unless you explicitly use features that sync with our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the timefocus service
Improve and personalize your user experience
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our product
Respond to your support inquiries and feedback
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Ensure the security and stability of our service

4. Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to serve advertisements. Specifically:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including remembering your preferences and session state.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the overall experience.
Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve ads that are relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to timefocus.app and other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of third-party cookies used for personalized advertising.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google AdSense: Serves advertisements and may use cookies to personalize ads. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts: Delivers web fonts. Google may collect usage data related to font requests.

6. Data Retention

Data stored in your browser's local storage persists until you clear your browser data or uninstall the app. Server-side data (if applicable) is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@timefocus.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us or email us at privacy@timefocus.app.