Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 30, 2025
Your privacy is our priority. Chronoid is designed with privacy at its core. We do not track, collect, or store any of your personal data.
Our Privacy Commitment
Chronoid is a local-first application that respects your privacy. All your data stays on your device, and we have no access to it.
Data Collection
What We Don't Collect
- We do not collect any personal information
- We do not track your activity or usage patterns
- We do not store any of your time tracking data
- We do not use analytics or tracking cookies
- We do not share any data with third parties
Local Data Storage
All data generated by Chronoid is stored locally on your Mac:
- Time tracking data is saved in a local SQLite database
- Application preferences are stored in your system preferences
- All data remains under your complete control
- You can delete all data at any time by removing the application
AI Chat Feature
When using the AI chat feature with cloud services:
- Your messages are sent directly to your chosen AI service provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- Chronoid does not store, log, or have access to your chat conversations
- The communication happens directly between your device and the AI service
- You use your own API keys, maintaining full control over your AI service relationship
- Please refer to your AI service provider's privacy policy for their data handling practices
Automatic Updates
Chronoid uses Sparkle framework for automatic updates:
- Update checks only verify the latest version number
- No personal information is transmitted during update checks
- Updates can be disabled in application preferences
Permissions
Chronoid requires certain system permissions to function:
- Accessibility: To detect active applications and window titles
- Launch at Login: Optional permission for automatic startup
These permissions are used solely for the app's time tracking functionality and the data never leaves your device.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or Chronoid's privacy practices, please contact us through our GitHub repository or support channels.
Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- You have complete control over your data
- You can view, modify, or delete your data at any time
- You can export your data in various formats
- Uninstalling Chronoid removes all associated data