Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Your privacy as a remote worker is critical to us. PomodoroDesk.com is designed to be a simple, non-intrusive tool. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) from our users.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, geographical location data, or any sign-in information, as the service does not require user accounts or login.

Third-Party Advertising & Cookies

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on this website. When you visit PomodoroDesk.com, Google and its advertising partners may collect information about your visit through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

What Information Do Third-Party Advertisers Collect?

Third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may collect and use the following types of information:

• Device Information: Your device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages you visit on our site, time spent on pages, and how you interact with ads
• Cookie Data: Unique identifiers stored in cookies to track your browsing behavior across websites
• IP Address: Your approximate geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
• Referral Information: The website you came from before visiting PomodoroDesk.com

Important: We do NOT collect or share your name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information with advertisers. All data collected is anonymous and used solely for ad targeting and measurement.

Google AdSense & DART Cookies

Google uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to PomodoroDesk.com and other websites across the Internet. This enables personalized advertising that may be more relevant to your interests.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website
• Google's advertising requirements can be reviewed at Google's Advertising Policies
• We do not control the cookies placed by Google AdSense or other third-party advertisers

How to Opt Out of Personalized Advertising

You have the right to control how advertisers use your data. Here are multiple ways to opt out:

• Google Ad Settings: Opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting Google Ads Settings
• DART Cookie Opt-Out: Disable the DART cookie specifically at Google's Ad Technology page
• Industry-Wide Opt-Out: Opt out of multiple ad networks at once using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through your browser settings (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Do Not Track: Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals, though not all advertisers honor this setting

GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You can request information about what data third-party advertisers have collected about you
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your advertising profile data
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data for advertising purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings

To exercise these rights regarding Google AdSense data, visit Google's GDPR Compliance page.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of what personal information is collected by third-party advertisers
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information held by advertising partners
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: While we do not sell your personal information directly, third-party advertisers may "sell" ad impressions. You can opt out using the links provided above
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

For CCPA-related requests regarding advertising data, contact Google at Google's Privacy Contact page.

Other Third-Party Vendors & Analytics

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising companies and analytics providers. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites.

• Third-party vendors may use information about your visits (excluding your name, address, email, or telephone number) to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you
• We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with our timer tool and content
• External links on our website may lead to third-party sites with their own privacy policies—we are not responsible for their practices

Note: We do not share any personally identifiable information with third parties. All data shared is anonymous and aggregated.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.