Privacy Policy

At Pomodoro Timer, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our iOS application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information to provide our services:

• Device identifiers for app functionality (managed by RevenueCat)
• Purchase information for premium subscriptions via RevenueCat
• No analytics, crash reports, or usage tracking data is collected

1.2 Data Stored Locally

The following data is stored exclusively on your device using Core Data and is never transmitted to external servers:

• Pomodoro sessions with start/end times and duration
• Tasks you create with names and settings
• Goals with names, icons, and target settings
• App preferences (timer durations, notification settings, theme preferences)
• Session history and productivity statistics
• All data relationships between sessions, tasks, and goals

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide core app functionality (timer, task management, goal tracking)
• To process subscription purchases and manage premium features via RevenueCat
• To store your data locally on your device for app functionality
• To provide customer support when requested
• To send local push notifications for timer completion (only with your permission)

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:

• Purchase transaction data
• Device and app identifiers
• Subscription status information

For more information, please review RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Apple App Store

Subscription purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Apple handles all payment processing and may collect transaction data according to their privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• All personal data is stored locally on your device using Core Data
• Data is protected by your device's security features (passcode, biometrics, encryption)
• No sensitive personal information is transmitted to external servers
• Only subscription data is processed by RevenueCat using secure connections
• We do not collect, store, or transmit personal content or usage analytics

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view all your data within the app settings
• Deletion: You can delete your data by deleting the app
• Control: You can manage notification permissions in iOS Settings
• Subscription Management: You can cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Push Notifications

Our app may request permission to send push notifications to remind you of pomodoro sessions. You can:

• Grant or deny notification permissions when prompted
• Change notification settings in iOS Settings > Notifications > Pomodoro Timer
• Disable notifications within the app settings

8. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained as follows:

• Local app data: Stored on your device until you delete the app
• Subscription data: Retained by RevenueCat and Apple according to their retention policies
• No analytics, crash reports, or usage data is collected or retained by us

9. International Data Transfers

Since most of your data is stored locally on your device, international transfers are minimal. However, subscription data processed by RevenueCat may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. RevenueCat ensures appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through the app or website
• Continue to operate under the previous policy until you accept the updated terms

11. Contact Us

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

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide app services you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: Improving app performance and user experience
• Consent: For push notifications and optional features

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, though this may limit app functionality.

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 24, 2025. It is designed to comply with App Store guidelines and applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.