1. Introduction
Welcome to TimerCalculator.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data when you use our website and timer calculation tools.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using TimerCalculator.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Our Privacy Commitment: We designed TimerCalculator.com with privacy in mind. Our calculators work directly in your browser, and we do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our tools.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:
- Contact Form Submissions: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you opt-in to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information:
- Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, including device type and screen size.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we do not collect:
- We do not collect any data you enter into our calculators (timer settings, time calculations, etc.)
- We do not require account registration
- We do not collect payment information (our tools are free)
- We do not collect sensitive personal information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletter updates (only if you opted in)
- To analyze website traffic and improve our services
- To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Local Storage & Cookies
Local Storage
Our calculators use your browser's local storage to save your preferences and settings (such as timer presets, display preferences, and theme choices). This data:
- Is stored only on your device
- Is never transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to display relevant ads (see Advertising section).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect and process data on our behalf:
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage. These services may collect information about your visits using cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Hosting
Our website is hosted by third-party hosting providers who may have access to server logs containing technical information about your visits.
6. Advertising
TimerCalculator.com may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your interests (interest-based advertising)
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@timercalculator.com.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Children's Privacy
TimerCalculator.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice such as a banner on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@timercalculator.com
- Contact Form: timercalculator.com/contact.html
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.