Privacy Policy

Overview

BreakTimer.com is a browser-based work and study timer. You can use the timer without creating an account or directly giving us personal information.

The site stores your timer preferences locally in your browser, can optionally show browser notifications, and uses Google Analytics to understand general site usage.

Local Settings and Timer Data

When you save settings, the site stores your preferences in your browser's local storage under the key breaktimer_settings. This can include timer durations, sound preferences, theme, character choice, auto-start choices, notification toggle state, and the time settings were saved.

This local storage data stays on your device and is not sent to BreakTimer.com by the app. You can remove it by using the reset option in Settings or by clearing site data in your browser.

Browser Notifications

If you enable browser notifications, your browser may ask for permission to show alerts when a work session or break ends. Notification permission is controlled by your browser and operating system.

BreakTimer.com does not use notifications to collect personal information, and you can disable them at any time in the site settings or your browser permissions.

Analytics

BreakTimer.com uses Google Analytics to measure site traffic and usage patterns, such as page views, device/browser information, approximate location, and interactions with the site. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and may process data according to Google's own policies.

You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. You can also learn about Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

Third-Party Resources

The site loads fonts from Google Fonts and icons from jsDelivr. These third-party services may receive basic technical information, such as your IP address and browser details, when your browser requests those files.

Audio

Alarm sounds and ambient background sounds are generated in your browser using web audio features. The app does not record audio or access your microphone.

Children's Privacy

BreakTimer.com is a general productivity tool and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect the latest version.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the site owner through the contact method provided on BreakTimer.com.