Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

  • Create an account
  • Use our timer and tracking features
  • Subscribe to premium services
  • Contact our support team

This information may include:

  • Account Information: Name, email address (managed by Clerk)
  • Usage Data: Study sessions, timer duration, labels, goals, streaks
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we don't store card details)
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Track your study sessions and progress
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send you service-related notifications
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Display relevant advertisements to non-premium users

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Railway: Database and backend hosting
  • Vercel: Frontend hosting and analytics
  • Google AdSense: Advertising (for non-premium users). Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers provided by Railway. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL. Payment information is handled exclusively by Stripe and never touches our servers.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (via Settings page)
  • Export: Request a portable copy of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, visit your Settings page or contact support.

6. Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information. However, our use of Google AdSense may constitute "sharing" of information under the CCPA. You can opt out of personalized ads by declining cookies via our cookie consent banner or by visiting Google Ads Settings.

To exercise your rights, contact us via our Support page.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law to retain it longer.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences (theme, timer settings)
  • Analyze usage patterns (via Vercel Analytics)
  • Serve and personalize advertisements (via Google AdSense)

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. You can also manage cookies via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us: