Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At KeepFocus, we believe your productivity data is personal and private. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our focus timer app.

Our Privacy Principles

  • Your productivity data is private and personal
  • We never sell or share your data with third parties
  • You own your data and can export or delete it anytime
  • We use minimal data collection to provide our services

Information We Collect

To provide you with a personalized reading experience, we collect:

  • Focus Sessions: Duration, frequency, and completion of focus sessions
  • Task Data: Tasks you create and their completion status
  • Productivity Stats: Daily and weekly focus time, patterns, and streaks
  • Goals: Your daily and weekly focus targets
  • Device Information: iOS version and device type for compatibility
  • Account Information: Email address if you create an account (optional)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information exclusively to:

  • Track your focus sessions and productivity patterns
  • Provide productivity statistics and insights
  • Sync your data across devices via iCloud
  • Send focus reminders (only with your permission)
  • Improve app performance and fix bugs
  • Provide customer support when you contact us

Data Storage & Security

Local First: Your productivity data is primarily stored on your device. We believe your focus history should remain private.

iCloud Sync: If enabled, your data syncs securely through Apple's iCloud service. We don't have access to your iCloud data.

Focus Templates: We provide productivity templates and techniques. We don't store your personal choices or sessions.

Data Sharing

We never sell your data. Period.

We only share data when:

  • You explicitly share your focus progress or achievements
  • Required by law (we'll notify you unless legally prohibited)
  • Necessary to protect rights, safety, or property

Third-Party Services

KeepFocus uses minimal third-party services:

  • Apple iCloud: For syncing your focus data (optional)
  • Productivity Services: For focus techniques and templates
  • Analytics: Anonymous app usage for improvements (no focus data)

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: View all your data in the app
  • Export: Download your data in CSV, JSON, or PDF format
  • Delete: Remove individual sessions or your entire data
  • Opt-out: Disable analytics and notifications anytime
  • Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and all data

Children's Privacy

KeepFocus is safe for users of all ages. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents can manage their children's focus data through Family Sharing.

Data Retention

We keep your data as long as you use KeepFocus:

  • Active accounts: Data retained while you use the app
  • Inactive accounts: Reminded after 1 year of inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days
  • Exported data: You control retention of exported files

International Users

KeepFocus is available worldwide. If you're outside the United States:

  • Your data stays in your region via iCloud
  • We comply with local privacy laws
  • You have the same privacy rights as all users

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of data sales (we never sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights

EU residents have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object to processing

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes through:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email (if you've provided one)
  • Update notice on our website

Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? We're here to help:

Email: [email protected]
Website: keepfocus.app
Response Time: Within 48 hours

Your Privacy Matters

We're productivity enthusiasts too. We built KeepFocus with privacy in mind because we believe your focus habits, work patterns, and productivity data are nobody's business but yours.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses minimal cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us improve the website (optional)
  • No tracking cookies: We don't track you across sites
  • No advertising cookies: We don't show ads

Security Measures

We protect your data with:

  • End-to-end encryption for iCloud sync
  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited employee access to user data
  • Regular security audits

This privacy policy is effective as of January 2025 and was last updated on January 2025.