Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Overview
10,000 Hours ("we", "our", or "us") is a time tracking application designed to help you track your progress toward mastery. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials through our authentication provider (Clerk). This is used solely for account management and authentication purposes.
Session Data
We store the time tracking sessions you create, including:
- Session start and end times
- Session duration
- Session titles and categories you create
- Notes you add to sessions
- Session ratings and feedback
Analytics Data
We use PostHog for product analytics to understand how users interact with our app. This helps us improve the user experience. Analytics data includes:
- Page views and feature usage
- Session completion events
- General usage patterns
Local Storage
Some preferences (display settings, sound settings, etc.) are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the time tracking service
- To calculate your progress toward the 10,000 hour goal
- To generate insights and analytics about your focus patterns
- To authenticate your account and keep it secure
- To improve our product based on usage patterns
- To respond to support requests
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using MongoDB with encryption at rest. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information. Authentication is handled by Clerk, a trusted authentication provider with SOC 2 compliance.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:
- Clerk - for authentication services
- MongoDB - for data storage
- PostHog - for product analytics
- Vercel - for hosting and infrastructure
These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Export your session data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our feedback portal or account settings.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies from PostHog help us understand product usage. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice in the app or sending an email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please reach out through our feedback portal.