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What ScreenTimerAI Tracks

ScreenTimerAI automatically tracks your digital activities to provide insights into how you spend your time on your computer.

What Gets Tracked​

ScreenTimerAI monitors the following information:

  • Application Usage: Every application you use and the time spent in each
  • Window Titles: The titles of active windows to provide context about your activities
  • Website URLs: When browsing, the URLs of websites you visit (in supported browsers)
  • Active Window Time: Time spent with each application/window in focus

Tracked informations are displayed in "Activity Log":

Example of tracked information displayed in "Activity Log"

How Tracking Works​

ScreenTimerAI uses native macOS Accessibility APIs to monitor your activity:

  1. Active Application Monitoring: Detects which application has focus and is currently being used
  2. Window Focus Tracking: Captures window focus changes and title updates for better context
  3. Browser Integration: Integrates with supported browsers to track website URLs
  4. System Event Detection: Monitors system events (screen lock/unlock, sleep/wake) to automatically end activities when you step away from your computer
  5. Heartbeat Mechanism: Uses a heartbeat system to detect unexpected shutdowns or system suspensions

Privacy and Data Storage​

All tracking data is stored locally on your device. ScreenTimerAI does not send your activity data to any external servers, ensuring your privacy is protected.

Supported Browsers​

ScreenTimerAI can track website URLs in the following browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera, etc.)

What Isn't Tracked​

To maintain your privacy, ScreenTimerAI does not track:

  • Incognito/Private browsing sessions
  • Content of your documents or messages
  • Passwords or sensitive form data
  • Screenshots or visual content