1. Introduction
Welcome to Worksome, a Developer Diary and Progress Tracker application for macOS. This Privacy Policy explains how Worksome ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and application.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all users of our website (worksome.app) and our macOS application.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email Address: When you join our waitlist or subscribe to updates
- User Type: Your role (developer, designer, product manager, etc.)
- Tier Interest: Your preferred pricing tier (Free, Pro, Premium)
- Feature Preferences: Features you're most interested in
- Contact Information: When you contact us for support
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website and application
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
- Analytics Data: Page views, session duration, click patterns
- Performance Data: Application performance metrics and error logs
2.3 Local Data Storage
Worksome stores your diary entries and progress data locally on your device. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to sync or backup your data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To notify you about product updates and launch information
- To send you relevant content based on your tier interest
- To improve our website and application
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
Your diary entries and personal progress data are stored locally on your device using secure, encrypted storage. We cannot access this data unless you explicitly choose to sync it to our servers.
4.2 Cloud Storage
Email addresses and waitlist information are stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use reputable third-party services (Mailchimp) with strong security practices for email list management.
4.3 Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure HTTPS connections for all web traffic
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular backups with encryption
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@worksome.app.
7. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
7.1 Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: For marketing communications and waitlist signup
- Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and service improvement
- Contract Performance: For providing our services
7.2 Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@worksome.app.
7.3 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.
8. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
8.1 Categories of Personal Information
- Identifiers (email addresses)
- Professional information (user type, role)
- Commercial information (tier preferences)
- Internet activity (website usage data)
8.2 Your CCPA Rights
- Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@worksome.app or call 1-800-WORKSOME.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@worksome.app.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification to our mailing list
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@worksome.app
General Inquiries: info@worksome.app
Data Protection Officer: dpo@worksome.app
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.