Thyme Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 17, 2026
Last Updated: September 17, 2026
1. Overview
Thyme is a time-tracking, work-management, earnings, and invoicing application developed by Rufhy.
Thyme is designed as a local-first application. Your Thyme workspace data is stored on your device. Rufhy does not operate a server or cloud database that receives or stores your Thyme workspace data.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be stored or processed when you use Thyme, how features of the app interact with your device and Apple services, and the choices available to you.
2. Information Stored in Thyme
Depending on the features you use, Thyme may store information on your device including:
Projects, Buckets, and Tasks
Time entries, start and stop times, durations, and notes
Favorites, archived items, and other workspace settings
Hourly rates, earnings information, tax percentages, and estimated earnings or tax calculations
Work goals and workday settings
Clock-in reminder settings
Business Profile information, including business name, logo, contact information, address, website, invoice settings, payment information or payment links that you choose to enter
Client or project contact information
Invoices, invoice line items, amounts, statuses, dates, notes, and related information
App preferences, appearance settings, and security preferences
Other information you voluntarily enter into Thyme
This information is used to provide Thyme's functionality on your device.
Rufhy does not receive or store this Thyme workspace information on Rufhy servers.
3. Local Storage
Thyme's workspace data is stored locally on your device.
Thyme does not currently provide a Rufhy-operated cloud account, cloud synchronization service, or remote database for your workspace data.
Because this information is stored locally, you are responsible for maintaining your device and any backups or exports you choose to create.
4. Location Information
If you enable location-based Clock-In Reminders, Thyme may request permission to access your device's location.
Location access is used to allow iOS to determine when a configured location-based reminder should occur.
Thyme does not use this feature to create a location history, and Rufhy does not receive or store your location through Thyme.
You can manage Thyme's location permission through your device's Settings.
5. Notifications
Thyme may request permission to send notifications.
Notifications may be used for features such as Clock-In Reminders, Work Goal notifications, timer-related information, or other app functionality that you enable.
Notification preferences and permissions can be managed through Thyme where applicable and through your device's Settings.
6. Apple Watch
If you use Thyme with a compatible Apple Watch, Thyme may exchange information necessary to provide Watch functionality between your paired Apple devices.
This may include information such as task information, timer state, work progress, and other information needed to display or control Thyme from Apple Watch.
This communication is used to provide Thyme functionality across your devices and is not a Rufhy cloud synchronization service.
7. Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island
If you use Thyme widgets, Live Activities, or Dynamic Island features, relevant Thyme information may be made available to iOS and Thyme's app extensions so that information such as running timers, work progress, earnings, or other status information can be displayed on supported system interfaces.
These features do not cause Rufhy to receive your Thyme workspace data.
8. App Lock and Biometrics
Thyme may provide App Lock functionality using device security features such as Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, depending on your device and configuration.
Biometric authentication is handled by Apple's operating system. Thyme does not receive or store your Face ID or Touch ID biometric data.
9. Backups and Restore
Thyme may allow you to create backup files containing your Thyme data and later restore information from those files.
Backup files are created at your direction. Rufhy does not automatically receive or store these backup files.
You are responsible for choosing where a backup is stored or shared and for protecting backup files that may contain personal, business, financial, or client information.
10. CSV, Invoice, and PDF Exports
Thyme may allow you to create files such as CSV timesheets, invoices, PDFs, or other exports.
Exports are generated at your direction. If you save or share an exported file using another application, cloud-storage provider, email provider, messaging service, or other destination, that service's privacy practices apply to the copy you provide to it.
Rufhy does not automatically receive copies of your exports.
11. Subscriptions and Purchases
Thyme may offer Free, Plus, and Pro levels of service, including paid subscriptions purchased through Apple's App Store.
Purchases and subscription billing are processed by Apple using StoreKit and the App Store. Rufhy does not receive your full payment-card information through Thyme.
Thyme receives or processes the purchase and entitlement information necessary to determine whether features associated with a subscription are available to you.
Apple's handling of information associated with your Apple ID, App Store account, purchases, and payment methods is governed by Apple's applicable privacy policies and terms.
12. Analytics, Tracking, and Advertising
Thyme does not currently include third-party advertising, behavioral tracking, or third-party analytics services for monitoring your activity inside the app.
Thyme does not sell your Thyme workspace data to advertisers or data brokers.
Apple may separately provide developers with App Store information, aggregated metrics, sales information, or diagnostic information according to Apple's services, policies, and the settings or permissions applicable to your device and Apple account. Such information is distinct from Thyme transmitting your locally stored workspace records to Rufhy.
13. Third-Party Services
Thyme relies on Apple technologies and operating-system services to provide certain functionality, which may include services such as:
App Store and StoreKit
Notifications
Location services
Apple Watch and WatchConnectivity
Live Activities and Dynamic Island
Widgets
Device authentication services such as Face ID or Touch ID
System sharing and file-management interfaces
Use of Apple services may also be subject to Apple's privacy policies and terms.
Thyme does not currently use a Rufhy-operated server to store your workspace data.
14. Data Retention and Deletion
Your Thyme workspace data generally remains on your device until you delete it, reset applicable data, uninstall the app, restore or replace data using Thyme's data-management functionality, or otherwise remove it through available device or app controls.
Thyme may provide a Start Fresh feature for resetting locally stored app data. The precise data affected is determined by the version of Thyme you are using and the options presented when you perform the reset.
You should create and safely store any desired backup before deleting or resetting important information.
Canceling or losing access to a paid Thyme subscription does not, by itself, automatically delete your existing Thyme workspace data. Some features or actions may become unavailable based on your current plan.
15. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Because Thyme's workspace data is primarily stored locally rather than in a Rufhy account or cloud database, many privacy choices can be exercised directly through the app or your device.
Depending on the feature, you may be able to:
View, edit, archive, or delete information in Thyme
Reset locally stored Thyme data
Create backups or exports
Change notification permissions
Change location permissions
Disable or change device authentication settings
Manage or cancel subscriptions through Apple
Privacy rights may vary depending on where you live. If you have a privacy question or believe Rufhy possesses personal information about you through another interaction, such as a support request, you may contact Rufhy using the information below.
16. Information You Send to Rufhy
Although Thyme does not transmit your workspace data to Rufhy, you may voluntarily provide information to Rufhy outside the app's local data system, such as when you contact customer support, report a bug, request a feature, or otherwise communicate with Rufhy.
Rufhy may use information you voluntarily provide to respond to your request, provide support, troubleshoot issues, or communicate with you.
Please avoid including sensitive Thyme workspace information in a support request unless it is necessary for the assistance you are requesting.
17. Children's Privacy
Thyme is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children through a Rufhy-operated account or cloud service.
If you believe personal information has been provided to Rufhy by a child in a manner that requires attention, please contact Rufhy.
18. Security
Thyme uses Apple's application environment and device security features to help protect locally stored information.
No storage or security system can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security for your device and for files you export or back up from Thyme.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Rufhy may update this Privacy Policy as Thyme changes or as legal, regulatory, or operational requirements evolve.
When the policy is updated, the Last Updated date will be revised. Material changes may also be communicated through Thyme or other appropriate means when required.
20. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Thyme's privacy practices, contact: support@rufhy.com