Privacy Policy for Pomodoro Focus Timer

**Last Updated: November 22, 2025**

## Introduction

Pomodoro Focus Timer ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

By using Pomodoro Focus Timer, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

## Information We Collect

### 1. App Activity Data

We collect the following app activity information to provide core functionality:

- **Timer Sessions**: Information about your timer sessions including:

  - Session type (Focus, Short Break, Long Break)

  - Session duration

  - Completion status

  - Timestamp of when sessions were started and completed

  - Session completion count

- **Session History**: Historical data of your completed timer sessions, including:

  - Up to 100 most recent sessions

  - Optional notes you may add to sessions

  - Session statistics and analytics

### 2. User Preferences and Settings

We store your app preferences locally on your device, including:

- Timer preset configurations (custom timer durations)

- Auto-start settings

- Focus mode preferences

- Notification preferences (sound, vibration)

- Notification sound selections

- Other app customization settings

### 3. Task List Data

If you use the task list feature, we store:

- Task names you create

- Task completion status

- Task creation and completion timestamps

### 4. Device Information

The app requires certain Android permissions to function:

- **Notification Permission**: To display timer notifications

- **Vibration Permission**: To provide haptic feedback when timers complete

- **Foreground Service Permission**: To run the timer in the background

**Important**: We do NOT collect:

- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)

- Location data

- Device identifiers (advertising ID, device ID)

- Financial information

- Health information

- Photos or media files

- Contacts or other personal data

## How We Collect Information

All data is collected directly from your use of the app. We do not use:

- Third-party analytics services

- Advertising networks

- Crash reporting services

- User tracking technologies

- Cookies or similar tracking technologies

## How We Store Your Information

### Local Storage Only

**All data is stored exclusively on your device** using Android's SharedPreferences system. This means:

- ✅ No data is transmitted over the internet

- ✅ No data is stored on external servers

- ✅ No data is shared with third parties

- ✅ No cloud backup or synchronization

### Data Security

- Data is stored in the app's private storage directory, which is protected by Android's security model

- Only the Pomodoro Focus Timer app can access this data

- Data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app

### Data Retention

- Session history is retained locally on your device

- We keep up to 100 most recent sessions (older sessions are automatically removed)

- All data persists until you:

  - Uninstall the app

  - Clear app data from Android Settings

  - Manually delete individual items (where supported)

## How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

1. **Provide Core Functionality**:

   - Display timer countdown

   - Track session history

   - Show statistics and analytics

   - Manage your task list

   - Remember your preferences

2. **Improve User Experience**:

   - Maintain your custom timer presets

   - Remember your settings between app sessions

   - Provide session history and progress tracking

3. **App Features**:

   - Send notifications when timers complete

   - Provide haptic feedback (vibration)

   - Display timer information in widgets

**We do NOT use your information for**:

- Advertising or marketing

- Selling to third parties

- User profiling

- Cross-app tracking

- Any commercial purposes

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

**We do NOT share, sell, or disclose your data to any third parties.**

Since all data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted, there is no mechanism for data sharing. Your privacy is protected by design.

## Your Rights and Choices

### Access Your Data

You can access all your data directly within the app:

- View session history in the Session History section

- View tasks in the Task List section

- View statistics in the Statistics section

- View and modify settings in the Settings section

### Delete Your Data

You have several options to delete your data:

1. **Delete Individual Items**:

   - Delete individual sessions from session history (where supported)

   - Delete individual tasks from the task list

2. **Clear All App Data**:

   - Go to Android Settings > Apps > Pomodoro Focus Timer > Storage > Clear Data

   - This will delete all app data including sessions, tasks, and preferences

3. **Uninstall the App**:

   - Uninstalling the app will automatically delete all stored data

### Control Data Collection

- You can stop using features that collect data (e.g., don't add notes to sessions)

- You can disable notifications in app settings

- You can choose not to use the task list feature

## Children's Privacy

Pomodoro Focus Timer is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect personal information, this is not a concern. However, if you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

## Third-Party Services

Pomodoro Focus Timer does not integrate with any third-party services that collect user data. The app operates entirely offline and does not require internet connectivity.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app (if applicable)

- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted.

## International Users

This app is designed for use worldwide. Since all data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted, there are no cross-border data transfer concerns.

## California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

- **Right to Know**: You have the right to know what personal information we collect. As stated above, we only collect app activity data stored locally on your device.

- **Right to Delete**: You can delete all data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data.

- **Right to Opt-Out**: Since we do not sell data (and have no mechanism to do so), there is nothing to opt out of.

## European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

- **Right of Access**: You can access your data through the app's interface

- **Right to Rectification**: You can modify your data directly in the app

- **Right to Erasure**: You can delete your data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data

- **Right to Data Portability**: Since data is stored locally, you can access it directly from your device

- **Right to Object**: You can stop using features that collect data

## Data Protection Officer

Since we do not process personal data on servers or share data with third parties, we do not have a formal Data Protection Officer. However, if you have privacy concerns, please contact us using the information below.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📧 tuanhoangvan859@gmail.com