Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics data to website owners.
focusloop uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to enhance your experience and provide core functionality.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Service to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Authentication: Keeps you logged in to your account
- Security: Protects against CSRF attacks and ensures secure connections
- Session State: Remembers your timer settings and active session
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve features and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior (anonymized)
- Usage Metrics: Monitors feature adoption and performance
You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
2.3 Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
- Theme Preference: Remembers dark/light mode choice
- Language: Stores your preferred language (if applicable)
- Timer Settings: Saves custom Pomodoro durations
2.4 Marketing Cookies (Advertising)
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We only use these with your consent.
- Ad Networks: Display targeted productivity tool recommendations
- Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites
You can opt out by declining marketing cookies in the consent banner.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Performance tracking (analytics)
- Stripe: Payment processing (if you subscribe to Premium)
- Email Service: Newsletter and transactional emails
- Social Media Widgets: Share buttons (Twitter, LinkedIn)
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they use cookies.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until manually deleted
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit focusloop, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing)
- Customize preferences by category
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from working correctly.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Ad Networks: Visit Your Online Choices or NAI Opt-Out
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices based on DNT signals, but you can manage cookies through the methods described above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@focusloop.app
- Website: focusloop.app