1. Install and sign in

1. Download Tempo from your app store or the link provided by your team.
2. Open the app and sign in with your email, Apple ID, or Google account.
3. Verify your email if prompted and complete the short onboarding questions.

2. Create your first jobs

Jobs are the main categories you work in (for example: Research, Clinic, Coursework, or Freelance).

1. Go to Settings → Jobs.
2. Select Add job and enter a descriptive name.
3. Choose a color so this job is easy to spot in your calendar and charts.
4. Optionally, add a standard hourly rate (for billing or income tracking).

3. Start tracking

1. From the Home screen, tap Start.
2. Pick the job you are working on and (optionally) add a short note or tag.
3. Tempo will keep time running in the background while you work.
4. Tap Pause for breaks or Stop when you are done.

4. Review your day

Check the Daily view to see where your time went, what you completed, and how your work was split across jobs.

Logging tasks with entries

Each day, Tempo can keep a written “entry” of what you did, alongside the hours you tracked.

1. From the Entries tab, tap Add entry.
2. Select the job and date for this entry.
3. Type a short summary of what you worked on.
4. Use checkboxes to mark tasks as completed or carry them forward to tomorrow.

Switching between jobs

• Tap Pause on your current job.
• Select Switch job and choose the new job.
• Tempo automatically closes the previous block and starts a new one.

Using analytics views

Tempo includes three main analytics pages that help you understand your time:

• Daily – a detailed view of today, including charts by job and task.
• Weekly – trends across the week, including active vs idle time.
• Monthly – long-term patterns, job balance, and billing summaries.

Time stopped tracking unexpectedly

• Check that you are on the latest version of Tempo and your operating system.
• Ensure Tempo has permission to run in the background and send notifications.
• Open the app and confirm that the timer is running (a live counter should be visible).

My entries or tasks are missing

• Use filters in the Entries tab to check if a job or date filter is hiding them.
• Confirm you are signed into the correct account (email/Apple ID/Google).
• If you are a Pro user with sync, confirm you have a stable internet connection.

Billing or job rates look wrong

• Open Settings → Jobs and review the hourly rate for each job.
• Check that the correct job is assigned to each entry and recording.
• Refresh your analytics or export a new report to re-calculate totals.

App feels slow or stuck

• Fully close Tempo and reopen it.
• Restart your device if the issue continues.
• If you still notice freezing or lag, contact support with steps to reproduce the issue.

Last updated:

Tempo (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a time-tracking and productivity app designed to help you understand how you spend your day. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use Tempo on your devices. By using Tempo, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Depending on how you use Tempo and which features you enable, we may collect:

• Account information – such as your name, email address, and sign-in method (Apple ID, Google, or email) when you create an account or subscribe to Tempo Pro.
• Time and activity data – including jobs you create, time recordings, tags, tasks, notes, and entries you choose to save in the app.
• App settings and preferences – such as theme choices, notification settings, job colours, and other configuration options.
• Subscription and purchase information – such as your subscription status and renewal dates, provided by Apple or your app store. We do not receive or store your full payment card details.
• Usage and diagnostics data – such as device type, operating system version, app version, crash logs, and general interaction patterns (for example, which screens are used most) to help us improve performance and stability.

If you use Tempo only on-device and do not create an account or enable cloud sync, your time and activity data stay on your device and are subject to your device provider’s privacy controls.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Tempo app and its core features (time tracking, entries, analytics).
• Sync your data securely across devices if you enable Tempo Pro or cloud backup.
• Generate summaries, charts, and exports to help you understand your time and billing.
• Communicate with you about updates, support requests, and important changes to the app.
• Monitor performance, fix bugs, and improve the design and reliability of Tempo.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use where necessary.

3. Data storage and sync

Tempo can be used in two main ways:

• On-device only (no account) – Your time records, jobs, tasks, and entries are stored locally on your device. If you delete the app or reset your device, this data may be lost unless you have a device backup.
• With an account / Tempo Pro – Your data may be stored in secure cloud services (for example, database and storage providers) so that you can sync across devices and restore your information if you reinstall the app.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data; however, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

4. When we share your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in these limited situations:

• Service providers – with trusted third parties who help us operate the app, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and crash reporting tools. These providers are only allowed to use your data on our behalf and under appropriate safeguards.
• App stores and payment processors – with Apple or other platforms that manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. They handle your payment details and billing in line with their own privacy policies.
• Legal and safety – if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or others (for example, in response to a valid legal request or to investigate suspected misuse).
• Business transfers – if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to continued protection.

5. Data retention

We keep your information for as long as it is needed to provide Tempo and its features, or as required by law. If you delete your account or request deletion, we will remove or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we need to retain certain information for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

6. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
• Correcting or updating inaccurate information.
• Requesting deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable law.
• Withdrawing consent for optional data processing (for example, marketing emails) where applicable.

You can manage many of your choices directly in the app (for example, deleting entries or jobs, or adjusting settings). For other requests, you can contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

7. Children’s privacy

Tempo is designed for adults and older teens who manage their own work and study time. It is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will review and delete it where appropriate.

8. International data transfers

Depending on where you are located and where our service providers are based, your information may be processed in countries that have different data protection laws than your own. We rely on appropriate safeguards where required by law to protect your data during these transfers.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make important changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above and may notify you in-app or by email where appropriate.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled in Tempo, you can contact us at:

• Email: creceralabs@gmail.com