Privacy Policy

FocusMate Lite — Pomodoro Timer

Last updated: March 18, 2026

FocusMate Lite ("the App") is a productivity application developed by Luis ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles your information.

FocusMate Lite is a fully offline application. We do not collect, transmit, store, or share any personal data whatsoever. Your data never leaves your device.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect any information. The App operates entirely offline and does not require an internet connection, user account, or login of any kind.

2. Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores the following data locally on your device only to provide its core functionality:

Data Purpose Storage
Completed session records Display statistics and history Local database (Room/SQLite)
Timer settings (durations, sound, vibration preferences) Remember your preferences Local preferences (DataStore)
Onboarding completion flag Skip intro on subsequent launches Local preferences (DataStore)

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to any server, third party, or external service.

3. Data Collection by Third Parties

The App does not include any third-party libraries that collect data. Specifically, the App does not use:

4. Permissions

The App requests only the minimum permissions necessary for its functionality:

Permission Reason
POST_NOTIFICATIONS Display timer notifications and alerts when a session ends
VIBRATE Vibrate the device when a session ends (optional, can be disabled)
FOREGROUND_SERVICE Keep the timer running when the app is in the background

The App does not request permissions for camera, microphone, location, contacts, storage, phone, or internet access.

5. Internet Access

The App does not require and does not use internet access. No INTERNET permission is declared in the App. No data is sent to or received from any server.

6. Children's Privacy

The App does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Since no data is collected, the App complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

7. Data Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it:

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]