Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pomodoro Timer ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and storage when you use our Pomodoro Timer application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Storage Data

Our application stores the following information locally in your browser using localStorage:

• Timer Settings: Your custom work duration, break duration, and long break preferences
• Audio Settings: Volume preferences and music player settings
• Display Preferences: Theme settings and UI customization options

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

2.2 Analytics Data

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, which may include:

• Page views and visit duration
• Browser type and version
• Device type and screen resolution
• Geographic location (country/region level only)
• Referring website

This data is aggregated and anonymized and cannot be used to personally identify you.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
• Payment information
• Precise location data
• Biometric data
• Social media profiles or login credentials
• Any information about your work tasks or activities

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Local Storage Data: To provide you with a personalized experience and remember your preferences across sessions
• Analytics Data: To understand how users interact with our application and improve functionality and user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Your preferences and settings are stored locally in your browser using the localStorage API. This data:

• Remains on your device and is never sent to external servers
• Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• Is isolated to our domain and cannot be accessed by other websites

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics (privacy-focused, GDPR compliant)
• Cloudflare R2: For hosting audio files and background images (content delivery only, no tracking)

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our application does not use cookies for tracking purposes. The only cookies that may be set are:

• Essential cookies required for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies from Vercel (anonymous and aggregated)

These do not track your personal information or browsing behavior across other websites.

6. Music and Audio Content

The music and audio files available in our application are sourced from copyright-free and royalty-free collections available on the internet. We believe these files are free to use, but if you are a rights holder and believe your content has been included without proper authorization:

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all locally stored data through your browser's developer tools
• Deletion: You can delete all locally stored data by clearing your browser's localStorage or using the clear settings option in the application
• Opt-Out: You can disable analytics by using browser extensions that block analytics scripts or enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser

8. Children's Privacy

Our application does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The application is designed to be safe for all ages, and we do not request or store any personal data from any users, regardless of age.

9. International Data Transfers

As all data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers. The only external communication is with:

• Vercel's servers (for analytics) - compliant with GDPR and major privacy regulations
• Cloudflare R2 (for content delivery) - global CDN with privacy protections

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our application may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Data Retention

Local storage data is retained indefinitely on your device until you clear it manually. Analytics data is retained by Vercel according to their data retention policies (typically aggregated data is kept for analytical purposes).

13. Contact Us

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

14. Legal Compliance

This application is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
• Other applicable data protection laws

Since we do not collect personal data, most regulatory requirements do not apply, but we maintain transparency about our data practices as a best practice.