Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Focusmo! Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application and website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services:

  • Email Address: When you create an account, purchase a license, or contact support, we collect your email address for authentication and communication purposes.
  • Usage Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data to understand how our application is used and improve the user experience. This includes features used, session duration, and general usage patterns.
  • Device Information: We collect basic device information (device type, operating system version) for compatibility and support purposes.
  • Payment Information: Payment details are processed by our payment provider (DodoPayments) and we only store transaction IDs and payment status.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and provide A/B testing for user experience improvements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate access, and provide customer support.
  • Product Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, understand user behavior, and improve our application features and performance.
  • License Management: To validate licenses, manage device activations, and ensure compliance with licensing terms.
  • Communication: To send you important updates about your account, license, or significant changes to our service.
  • A/B Testing: To test different versions of features and improve user experience.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide our services, manage your account, and fulfill our obligations under our terms of service.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our products, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience.
  • Consent: Where required by law, such as for certain marketing communications.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use trusted third-party services to provide our application:

  • PostHog: For analytics and user behavior analysis. Data is anonymized and used solely for product improvement.
  • DodoPayments: For payment processing. They handle payment information according to their privacy policy.
  • Firebase: For authentication services. Google processes authentication data according to their privacy policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely and retained as follows:

  • Account Data: Stored for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data is retained for up to 2 years for analysis and improvement purposes.
  • Payment Records: Retained for legal and tax compliance purposes (typically 7 years).
  • Local Data: Your timer data and settings are stored locally on your device under your control.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data and information about how it's processed.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for legitimate interests.
  • Analytics Opt-out: Disable usage analytics through your account settings. Available in Mac app and coming soon in website.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@focusmo.app.