Privacy Policy.
EFFECTIVE DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2026
01 / OVERVIEW
time.md ("the App") is a macOS screen time analytics application built and operated by Isolated Tech ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how the App handles your information.
The short version: time.md is a local-only application. We do not collect, transmit, store, or process any of your personal data. Your screen time data never leaves your machine.
02 / DATA COLLECTION
time.md does not collect any data. Specifically:
- No personal information (name, email, account details)
- No usage analytics or telemetry
- No crash reports
- No device identifiers
- No IP addresses
- No cookies or tracking technologies
The App makes zero outbound network connections. There are no analytics SDKs, no crash reporters, and no phone-home mechanisms of any kind embedded in the App.
03 / LOCAL DATA STORAGE
time.md reads screen time data from your Mac's local Screen Time database (provided by macOS) and stores processed analytics in a local SQLite database on your machine:
- Screen time data: Read from the local
screentime.dborknowledgeC.dbmaintained by macOS. - Category mappings: Stored at
~/Library/Application Support/time.md/category-mappings.db - Application preferences: Stored locally via macOS standard
UserDefaults.
All data remains exclusively on your device. We have no access to it.
04 / BACKGROUND PROCESSING
time.md installs a local Launch Agent that syncs screen time data every 4 hours in the background, even when the App is not running. This process:
- Runs entirely on your local machine
- Reads only from local macOS databases
- Writes only to local time.md databases
- Makes no network connections
05 / THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
time.md does not integrate with, connect to, or share data with any third-party services, APIs, or platforms.
06 / DATA EXPORT
The App allows you to export your screen time data in PNG, PDF, and CSV formats. These exports are generated locally and saved to a location you choose on your device. We do not have access to your exports.
07 / CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
time.md does not collect any data from any users, including children under the age of 13. Since no data is collected or transmitted, there are no specific children's privacy concerns.
08 / CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Since we do not collect contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes — we recommend checking this page periodically.
09 / CONTACT
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: