Privacy Policy for Pawmodoro

# Privacy Policy - Pawmodoro

**Effective Date:** [Insert Date]

**Last Updated:** [Insert Date]

## 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Pawmodoro ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Pawmodoro application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Pawmodoro, we may automatically collect certain information:

**App Usage Data:**

- Timer session duration and frequency

- Break patterns and preferences

- App feature usage statistics

- Settings and customization preferences

- Productivity statistics (sessions completed, focus time, etc.)

**Device Information:**

- Device type and model (Apple Vision Pro)

- Operating system version (visionOS)

- App version

- Device identifiers (for app functionality only)

- Device settings relevant to app performance

### 2.2 Information You Provide

**User Preferences:**

- Timer duration settings

- Selected cat model preferences

- Audio and visual preferences

- Notification settings

### 2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

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

- Location data

- Camera or microphone access

- Contacts or calendar information

- Payment information

- Browsing history or data from other apps

- Any content you work on during timer sessions

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

### 3.1 App Functionality

- Provide and maintain the timer and productivity features

- Save your preferences and settings

- Generate productivity statistics and insights

- Deliver notifications and alerts

- Enable 3D cat animations and interactions

### 3.2 App Improvement

- Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance

- Identify and fix bugs or technical issues

- Develop new features based on usage data

- Optimize user experience and interface design

### 3.3 Technical Operations

- Ensure app stability and performance

- Provide customer support when requested

- Comply with legal obligations

## 4. Data Storage and Security

### 4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device, including:

- Timer preferences and settings

- Productivity statistics

- App customization choices

- Usage history

### 4.2 iCloud Sync (If Enabled)

If you enable iCloud sync, your settings and statistics may be synchronized across your Apple devices through Apple's iCloud service. This data is encrypted and subject to Apple's privacy policy.

### 4.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

- Data encryption in transit and at rest

- Secure coding practices

- Regular security assessments

- Limited access to any collected data

## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

### 5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

### 5.2 Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

**Apple Services:**

- iCloud (for data sync if enabled by user)

- App Store (for app distribution and updates)

- Apple's analytics (basic app performance metrics)

**No Other Third Parties:**

We do not integrate with social media platforms, advertising networks, or other third-party services that would access your data.

### 5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as:

- To comply with legal process or government requests

- To protect our rights, property, or safety

- To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Use

## 6. Your Rights and Choices

### 6.1 Data Control

You have the following rights regarding your data:

- **Access:** View your data stored in the app through the statistics section

- **Modification:** Change your preferences and settings at any time

- **Deletion:** Reset your statistics and preferences through the app settings

- **Portability:** Export your data (statistics can be viewed in the app)

### 6.2 App Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

- **Notifications:** To alert you when timer sessions end (optional)

- **Background App Refresh:** To maintain timer accuracy (optional)

You can control these permissions through your device settings.

## 7. Children's Privacy

Pawmodoro is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

## 8. Data Retention

### 8.1 Local Data

Data stored locally on your device is retained until you:

- Delete the app

- Reset your statistics and settings

- Manually clear the data

### 8.2 App Usage Analytics

Any anonymized usage analytics are retained for a reasonable period to improve the app, typically no longer than 2 years.

## 9. International Data Transfers

Since most data is stored locally on your device, international transfers are minimal. Any data that is transmitted (such as for app updates or basic analytics) is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app

- Updating the "Last Updated" date

- Providing notice through the app or other reasonable means

Your continued use of the app after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

## 11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

- Right to know what personal information is collected

- Right to delete personal information

- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we don't sell data)

- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

## 12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

- Right of access to your personal data

- Right to rectification of inaccurate data

- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

- Right to restrict processing

- Right to data portability

- Right to object to processing

## 13. Contact Information

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

**Email:** [Your Email]

**Website:** [Your Website]

**Address:** [Your Address]

**Data Protection Officer (if applicable):** [DPO Email]

## 14. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

- Apple's App Store Review Guidelines

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

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*This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Date]. Please review it periodically for any changes.*