Privacy Policy

Pause 60s

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: Pause 60s is committed to protecting your privacy. This app is designed with privacy in mind and operates entirely offline on your device.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pause 60s ("we," "our," or "the app"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally

Pause 60s stores the following data locally on your device only:

Focus Session Data: Duration and timestamps of your focus sessions
Coin Balance: Virtual currency earned through focus sessions
Plant Progress: Your virtual garden's state including plant types, levels, and watering history
App Preferences: Your personalized settings and configurations

2.2 Information NOT Collected

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT collect:

Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
Location data
Device identifiers for tracking purposes
Usage analytics or statistics
Any information transmitted to external servers

3. How We Use Your Information

All data is used exclusively to:

Provide and maintain app functionality
Save your progress and preferences
Display your achievements and garden progress
Enable the focus timer and reward system

Since all data stays on your device, we have no access to it and cannot use it for any other purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All app data is stored using Android's SharedPreferences, which is securely stored on your device. This data is:

Protected by your device's security measures
Not accessible to other apps
Never transmitted over the internet
Deleted when you uninstall the app

4.2 Data Backup

Your data may be included in device backups (e.g., Google Drive backup) according to your device's backup settings. This is controlled by your device's operating system, not by our app.

5. Third-Party Services

Pause 60s does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The app operates completely offline and standalone.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for users of all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information, we comply with children's privacy protection laws including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

7. Data Retention and Deletion

Your data is retained on your device for as long as you have the app installed. You can delete all app data by:

Uninstalling the application
Clearing app data through your device settings (Settings → Apps → Pause 60s → Storage → Clear Data)

8. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:

Access: You can view all your data within the app
Modification: You can change your preferences and settings at any time
Deletion: You can delete all data by clearing app data or uninstalling
Portability: Your data remains on your device and is not locked to our services

9. Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

Notifications: To alert you when focus sessions complete
Foreground Service: To keep the timer running in the background
Wake Lock: To prevent the device from sleeping during active sessions

These permissions are used solely for app functionality and do not involve data collection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Users

Since Pause 60s operates entirely offline and does not collect or transmit data, there are no international data transfer concerns. Your data never leaves your device.

12. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we confirm that:

No personal data is processed by us
All data remains under your control on your device
You have full rights to access, modify, and delete your data
No data is shared with third parties

13. California Privacy Rights

For California residents, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

We do not sell personal information
We do not collect personal information beyond what's stored locally on your device
You have the right to delete all data by uninstalling the app

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@pause60s.app

App: Pause 60s

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.

Summary: Pause 60s is a privacy-first application. All your data stays on your device, we don't collect personal information, and we don't share anything with third parties. Your focus sessions and virtual garden are yours alone.