Privacy Policy | Pomodoro Study Timer

Last Updated: September 21, 2026

Welcome to Pomodoro Study Timer. Your privacy is a core priority for us. This Privacy Policy outlines how SN International ("we", "us", or "our") handles your data within our application and the steps we take to protect your information.

Quick Transparency Summary: We do NOT sell your study data. Most of your information stays locally on your device. We use industry-standard services (AdMob and OneSignal) to provide ads and notifications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: directly through your interactions with the app and indirectly through third-party services.

Application Data (Local)

To provide a personalized productivity experience, the following data is stored locally on your device using a secure internal database:

Study session history and durations.
Custom task labels (e.g., "Math", "Coding").
Productivity streaks and daily goals.
Application settings and preferences.

Note: This data is not uploaded to our servers. You maintain full control over this data through the Export and Reset features in the app.

Third-Party Service Data

Our app integrates with third-party providers that may collect device-level identifiers to provide specific functionalities:

Google AdMob: Collects anonymous device IDs and usage data to serve relevant advertisements.
OneSignal: Collects device tokens to deliver push notifications regarding your timer status.
Google Play Services: Manages essential app updates and performance telemetry.

2. How We Use Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide the core timer and productivity tracking functionality.
To maintain and improve the user experience.
To notify you of timer events (Focus/Break completion).
To display advertisements to keep the app free for all users.
To monitor app stability and fix technical issues.

3. Permissions Overview

The application requires specific permissions to function correctly on your Android device:

Internet (android.permission.INTERNET) Allows the app to communicate with ad servers and check for maintenance updates.
Post Notifications (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS) Required to send you alerts when your study or break session finishes.
Vibrate (android.permission.VIBRATE) Enables haptic feedback alerts at the end of timer cycles.
Foreground Service (android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE) Ensures the timer continues to count down accurately even if you switch to other apps.
Special Use Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE) Designated for our persistent countdown timer to prevent the system from killing the process during deep work.

4. Data Security

We implement robust local security measures to protect the data stored on your device. However, since the app relies on third-party SDKs for ads and notifications, we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies as well. We cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmitted over the internet.

5. Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the data.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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 at the top.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the support email address provided in our official Google Play Store listing.