Privacy Policy

Last Updated:March 30, 2026

Welcome to Celestia-pomodoro timer (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App includes:

A. Personal Data

When you register for the App (e.g., using Google Sign-In), we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

- Email Address

- Name / Profile Information (provided via third-party authentication like Firebase/Google Auth)

B. Local Data (Stored on Device)

Your focus sessions, timer statistics, and settings are stored locally on your device using local databases (Room Database). This data is not transmitted to our servers unless specifically backed up via your Google account.

C. Automatically Collected Data

Our third-party service providers (like Google AdMob and Firebase) may automatically collect certain information when you access the App, including:

- Device Information: Device ID, model, operating system, and hardware details.

- Advertising Identifiers: Unique identifiers used to deliver targeted advertisements to your device.

- Usage Data: Interactions, crash logs, and performance metrics.

2. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the App to:

- Create and manage your account.

- Deliver personalized features (e.g., Focus Timer statistics).

- Process securely in-app purchases and subscriptions (via Google Play Billing).

- Play background audio/media and manage foreground tasks during your timer sessions.

- Send targeted advertising (Google AdMob), coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions.

- Notify you of updates, timer completions, and session reminders.

- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the App.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing (Google Play Console/Billing), data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance (Google Ad Mob).

- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.

4. Third-Party Technologies and Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

- Firebase Authentication: For secure user sign-in and management.

- Google Ad Mob & User Messaging Platform (UMP): To display advertisements and handle user consent for personalized/non-personalized ads dynamically.

- Google Play Billing Library: For managing secure premium subscriptions and in-app purchases.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies and contact them directly for responses to your questions.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

6. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Most operating systems include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. You can configure your ad preferences through your Android device settings and via our UMP consent forms.

8. App Permissions

The App requests the following permissions to function fully:

- Internet: To sync authentication and fetch ads/purchases.

- Post Notifications: To alert you when your Focus Timer is complete.

- Foreground Service & Media Playback: To ensure timers and background audio continue running reliably when the app is backgrounded.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Celestia-Pomodoro Support Team - celestiasupport928@gmail.com