# Privacy Policy & Support

***Last updated: February 2026***

Beyond Focus is a macOS menu bar app designed to help you focus on today’s tasks.\
We value simplicity, clarity, and your privacy.

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### Privacy Policy

#### Overview

Beyond Focus does **not collect, store, transmit, or sell** personal data.

There are:

* No user accounts
* No analytics
* No tracking
* No ads
* No third-party SDKs

All data stays **locally on your Mac**.

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#### Data We Collect

**None.**

Beyond Focus does not collect:

* Personal information
* Usage data
* Device identifiers
* Location data
* Crash or analytics data

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#### Local Storage

All tasks, preferences, and focus session state are stored locally on your device using macOS system storage and optionally saved on iCloud.

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#### Permissions

Beyond Focus may request limited macOS permissions only to support core functionality:

* **Keep Screen Awake**\
  Used to prevent your display from sleeping during an active focus session when enabled.
* **Notifications**\
  To indicate the end of a focused session.

Permissions are optional and can be changed anytime in **System Settings → Privacy & Security**.

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#### Data Sharing

We do not share data with third parties because no data is collected or transmitted.

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#### Children’s Privacy

Beyond Focus does not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children under the age of 13.

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#### Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy changes, updates will be published on this page.

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#### Contact

If you have questions about privacy, reach out via the support channels below.

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### Support

If you need assistance, want to report a bug, or have feedback:

* **Email:** <admin@zero-budget.net>


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