Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2024

1. Information We Don't Collect

10 Minutes of Nothing is designed to be completely private. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information about you, including:

• Your name, email address, or any contact information
• Your usage patterns or app interactions
• Your device information or location
• Any analytics or tracking data
• Your timer sessions or statistics

2. Local Data Storage

All your data stays on your device using your browser's local storage:

• Timer Statistics: Your completed sessions, weekly minutes, and streak days are stored locally
• App Settings: Your preferred duration and display mode preferences
• A/B Test Bucket: Which motivational phrase you see (randomly assigned once)
• Usage Flags: Whether you've used fullscreen mode (to hide the button)

This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any servers.

3. No Third-Party Services

We don't use any third-party services that could track you:

• No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking
• No advertising networks or marketing tools
• No social media integrations
• No external APIs or data collection services

4. Technical Cookies

We may use minimal technical cookies for basic functionality, such as:

• Service Worker registration for offline functionality
• PWA installation prompts
• Basic app functionality

These cookies contain no personal information and are essential for the app to function properly.

5. Contact Information

If you choose to contact us via email, we will only use your email address to respond to your inquiry. We will not:

• Add you to any mailing lists
• Share your email with third parties
• Use your email for marketing purposes
• Store your email beyond our conversation

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed to be safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, there are no special considerations for children's privacy. Parents can use the Focus Lock guide to help children stay focused during their sessions.

7. Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device, your data security depends on your device's security measures. We recommend:

• Keeping your device's operating system updated
• Using a secure browser
• Not sharing your device with others if you want to keep your statistics private

8. Changes to This 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. Since we don't collect your contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes.

9. Your Rights

Since we don't collect your personal data, there's no data to access, modify, or delete. Your statistics and settings are stored locally on your device and can be cleared by:

• Clearing your browser's local storage
• Uninstalling and reinstalling the app
• Using your browser's developer tools to clear site data