Pacering Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Pacering

This Privacy Policy describes how Pacering ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our macOS productivity tracking application.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

Pacering automatically collects the following information to provide its core functionality:

• Application Usage Data: Names and usage duration of applications running on your Mac
• Active Window Information: Window titles and application names of currently active applications
• Time Tracking Data: Start and end times of application usage sessions
• Work App Preferences: Your manually selected list of applications that count toward work time
• Daily Goals: Your personal productivity targets and progress
• Achievement Data: Progress toward productivity milestones and unlocked achievements

User-Provided Information

• Daily Work Goals: Target hours you set for daily productivity
• Work Application Selection: Applications you manually designate as "work apps"
• Language Preferences: Your chosen interface language (English or Chinese)

How We Use Your Information

All information collected by Pacering is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Tracking and displaying your productivity metrics
• Calculating progress toward your daily work goals
• Generating historical productivity reports and analytics
• Managing achievement progress and unlocking milestones
• Providing AI-powered productivity insights and recommendations
• Maintaining your app preferences and settings

Data Storage and Security

All data is stored locally on your Mac. Pacering does not transmit any of your personal information, usage data, or productivity metrics to external servers or third parties.

Local Storage Details

• Data is stored using macOS UserDefaults system
• All information remains on your device at all times
• No cloud synchronization or remote backup occurs
• Data is accessible only by the Pacering application on your Mac

Data Security

• Data is protected by macOS system-level security measures
• Access requires your macOS user account authentication
• No data is transmitted over networks or to external services

Permissions Required

Pacering requires the following macOS permissions to function:

• Accessibility Permission: Required to monitor active applications and window titles for time tracking purposes
• Application Monitoring: Necessary to detect when applications are launched, active, or closed

These permissions are used solely for productivity tracking and are not used for any other purpose.

AI Analysis Features

Pacering includes AI-powered productivity analysis features:

• Analysis is performed using aggregated, anonymized usage patterns
• No personal data or specific application names are sent to AI services
• AI insights are generated based on general productivity metrics only
• All AI analysis occurs with your explicit consent via the "Generate Analysis" button

Data Retention

• Historical data is retained locally for up to 30 days for trend analysis
• You can clear all data by uninstalling the application
• No automated data deletion occurs without your action
• Achievement progress is maintained until manually reset

Third-Party Services

Pacering does not integrate with or share data with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The application operates entirely offline regarding your personal data.

Children's Privacy

Pacering is not specifically designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the application and on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Pacering's privacy practices, please contact us:

• GitHub: https://github.com/chengyixu/pacering
• Website: https://www.panor.tech