Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
Pomodorito uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: To provide core functionality of our Pomodoro timer
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by Pomodorito and are essential for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your theme preference (dark/light mode) | Persistent |
| sound_settings | Remembers your sound preferences | Persistent |
| timer_settings | Stores your timer duration preferences | Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services that we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:
- Number of visitors to the site
- Where visitors have come from
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser and device information
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
4. LocalStorage
In addition to cookies, Pomodorito uses browser localStorage to store your application data locally. This includes:
- Your task lists and completion status
- Pomodoro session statistics
- Timer state and history
- Application preferences and settings
This data is stored only in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or by using the "Reset Data" option in the application.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our site. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google AdSense: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your preferences
- General advertising: Visit Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative
6. Essential Cookies
Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
If you block these cookies, some parts of the site may not work properly.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit: