Privacy Policy

Pomodoro Technique Timer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Stored Locally

Our extension stores the following data locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

• Timer settings (work duration, break duration, long break duration)
• Task lists and task completion status
• Theme preferences
• Sound and notification preferences
• Daily Pomodoro completion statistics
• User preferences (auto-start, motivational quotes settings)

Important: All this data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identification information
• Browsing history
• Cookies or tracking data
• IP addresses
• Location data
• Any data to external servers

2. How We Use Information

The locally stored information is used solely to:

• Maintain your timer settings between sessions
• Keep track of your tasks and productivity statistics
• Apply your preferred visual theme and notification settings
• Provide a personalized experience based on your preferences
• Generate local productivity reports

3. Chrome Extension Permissions

Our extension requires the following Chrome permissions:

• Storage: To save your settings and tasks locally
• Notifications: To alert you when timer sessions complete (can be disabled)
• Alarms: To run timers in the background accurately
• Tabs: To open fullscreen mode and reports in new tabs

These permissions are used only for the functionality described and never for tracking or data collection.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. We implement the following security measures:

• No external server communication
• No third-party analytics or tracking
• All data remains under your control on your local device
• Data is automatically cleared if you uninstall the extension

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any information with third parties. Since all data is stored locally on your device, we don't have access to it and therefore cannot share it with anyone.

6. Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the extension
• Modification: You can modify settings and tasks at any time
• Deletion: You can clear all data by resetting the extension or uninstalling it
• Portability: Your data remains on your device

7. Children's Privacy

Our extension does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age. The extension can be used by anyone as it operates entirely locally on the user's device.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.

9. Open Source

Our extension's code is transparent and can be reviewed. We believe in full transparency regarding how our extension operates.

10. Contact Us

11. Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

12. Data Retention

Your data is retained locally on your device for as long as the extension is installed. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data is automatically removed by Chrome.