Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 25, 2026

1. Overview

Your privacy is fundamentally important to us. **Cycle – Focus & Break Timer** (referred to as "Cycle", "the App", or "we") is designed with a strict privacy-first architecture. We do not track, sell, or harvest any of your personal data.

2. Data Collection and Usage

Cycle operates entirely locally on your device:

  • **No Personal Identification:** We do not require account creation, email addresses, names, or login credentials.
  • **Local Storage Only:** Your custom timer profiles, cycle preferences, and session statistics are saved strictly on your local device using standard iOS `UserDefaults`.
  • **No External Server Transmissions:** Your timer settings and usage data never leave your physical device.

3. System Integration Frameworks

Cycle utilizes native Apple iOS and watchOS technologies to deliver real-time productivity features:

  • **Live Activities & Dynamic Island (`ActivityKit`):** Display active timer state on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island locally. No network connections are established.
  • **Apple Watch Sync (`WatchConnectivity`):** Transmits local session updates directly between your paired iPhone and Apple Watch over encrypted Bluetooth/Wi-Fi channels managed by Apple.
  • **Local Notifications (`UserNotifications`):** Sends local audio and visual alerts when your timer session completes. Notifications are scheduled locally without remote push servers.

4. Analytics and Third-Party Advertising

We believe in distraction-free deep work. Cycle contains:

  • No third-party ad networks or advertising frameworks.
  • No cross-site tracking, cookies, or behavioral profiling tools.
  • No analytics SDKs tracking your usage patterns.

5. Children's Privacy

Because Cycle does not collect any personal information whatsoever, our app is completely safe for users of all ages, complying fully with COPPA and global privacy regulations.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect app updates or regulatory changes. Any updates will be published directly on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Cycle's privacy practices, feel free to reach out to us at:

Email: support@habit180.app