Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 8, 2026

1. Information We Do Not Collect

Focus Alert is designed with a privacy-first architecture. By default, the following data is stored locally on your device:

• Calendar events — names, times, attendees, descriptions
• Meeting links — Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and other URLs
• AI cache data — generated summary text stored locally for faster loading
• Reminder preferences — escalation settings, snooze history

Focus Alert does not operate its own cloud database for your calendar or reminder content. See Sections 3 and 6 for optional third-party processing.

2. Information We May Collect

We collect minimal, anonymized data only when necessary:

2.1 App Store Analytics

If you opt in via Apple's settings, Apple may share anonymized usage data (crash reports, app launches) with us through App Store Connect. This data cannot identify you personally. See Apple's Privacy Policy.

2.2 Subscription Status

Your subscription is managed entirely by Apple's App Store. We receive a transaction receipt to verify your subscription status. We do not see your payment method, Apple ID, or billing address.

2.3 Support Emails

If you contact us at guoyu8686@gmail.com, we'll receive your email address and message content. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and delete it after resolution.

3. AI Processing

When AI features are enabled, Focus Alert sends limited schedule context (such as event titles, times, descriptions, and memo text) to a third-party AI provider over HTTPS to generate briefings and smart suggestions. AI features are optional and can be disabled in Settings.

4. Google Calendar Integration & Google User Data

If you connect Google Calendar, Focus Alert uses OAuth 2.0 to authenticate with Google's API. This section describes how we handle Google user data in compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4.1 What Google User Data We Access

Focus Alert requests read-only access to your Google Calendar events via the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.readonly scope. The data accessed includes:

• Event titles, start/end times, and durations
• Event locations and descriptions (to detect meeting links)
• Attendee lists (to display participant count)
• Calendar metadata (calendar names and IDs)

We do not access your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Contacts, or any other Google service data.

4.2 How We Use Google User Data

Google Calendar data is used solely to:

• Display upcoming events and meetings in the Focus Alert menu bar widget
• Trigger escalating reminders before scheduled events
• Extract meeting links (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams) for one-click join
• Generate AI briefings about your daily schedule (when AI features are enabled)

Focus Alert's use of Google user data adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We do not use Google user data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose unrelated to providing and improving Focus Alert's core reminder functionality.

4.3 How We Store Google User Data

All Google Calendar data is processed and stored locally on your Mac:

• Calendar events are cached in local memory and refreshed periodically — they are never uploaded to any external server
• OAuth 2.0 access and refresh tokens are stored in local app storage using app-level obfuscation inside the sandbox container
• We do not maintain any server-side database or cloud storage of your Google data

4.4 Sharing & Disclosure of Google User Data

We do not sell, rent, or use your Google user data for advertising. Google Calendar data is not uploaded to Focus Alert-operated servers. If you enable AI features, relevant schedule context may be sent to the configured AI provider to generate responses.

4.5 Data Retention & Deletion

Google Calendar data is held in local memory only while Focus Alert is running. When you:

• Disconnect Google Calendar in Focus Alert settings — all cached events and OAuth tokens are immediately deleted from your Mac
• Uninstall Focus Alert — all local data including Google OAuth tokens is removed with the app's sandboxed container
• Revoke access from your Google Account permissions page — Focus Alert can no longer access your calendar data

4.6 Data Protection

We protect Google user data through the following mechanisms:

• All communication with Google's API uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• OAuth tokens are stored in local app storage in the sandbox and protected with app-level obfuscation
• Focus Alert runs in a macOS sandboxed environment, isolating its data from other applications
• Google Calendar data is transmitted only to Google APIs for sync and, when AI is enabled, limited context may be sent to the configured AI provider

5. Data Storage

All app data is stored locally on your Mac in sandboxed application containers:

• Reminder history and settings — stored in local UserDefaults and App Group containers
• Statistics and AI models — stored in local Core Data database
• Google OAuth tokens — stored in local app storage within the sandbox

Uninstalling Focus Alert removes all local data. We maintain no cloud backups of your information.

6. Third-Party Services

Focus Alert integrates the following third-party services:

• Apple StoreKit for subscription management
• Google Calendar API for optional Google Calendar sync
• AI Provider API for optional AI briefings and smart suggestions
• Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics for usage analytics and crash diagnostics

7. Children's Privacy

Focus Alert is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as Focus Alert evolves. Significant changes will be noted in the app's release notes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach us at guoyu8686@gmail.com.