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🔒 Privacy Policy - Interval Timer

📖 Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Interval Timer ("we," "our," or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our iOS application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

📊 Information We Collect

Information We DO Collect:

• Workout Sessions: Your custom routines, workout history, and session data (stored locally on your device)
• App Preferences: Your settings choices (audio, notifications, etc.)
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous app performance data to improve functionality (if you opt-in)
• Purchase Information: In-app purchase records through Apple's secure system

Information We DO NOT Collect:

• ❌ Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• ❌ Health data or fitness information
• ❌ Location data
• ❌ Contacts or photo access
• ❌ Social media accounts or profiles
• ❌ Biometric data

💾 How We Store Your Data

Data Storage Methods:

• Device Storage: All workout routines and session history are saved locally using iOS Core Data
• App Preferences: Settings are stored in iOS UserDefaults on your device
• iCloud Sync: If enabled in iOS Settings, your data may sync across your Apple devices through Apple's secure iCloud service
• No Cloud Accounts: We don't require sign-ups, logins, or cloud accounts

🛡️ How We Use Your Information

We Use Collected Information To:

• Provide core app functionality (timers, routines, history)
• Save your preferences and settings
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Process in-app purchases securely through Apple
• Send workout completion notifications (if enabled)

We DO NOT Use Your Information To:

• ❌ Create user profiles or tracking
• ❌ Share with third parties for marketing
• ❌ Sell to data brokers or advertisers
• ❌ Track your behavior across other apps

📱 Permissions We Request

Required Permissions:

• Audio Session: To play workout sounds and voice announcements
• Background Audio: To continue timer audio when app is backgrounded

Optional Permissions:

• Notifications: To alert you when workouts complete in background (you can decline)
• App Tracking: For personalized ads (you can decline via iOS 14.5+ prompt)

📢 Advertising & Analytics

Advertisements:

• Ad Networks: We use Google AdMob to display banner and interstitial ads
• Ad Personalization: Ads may use your device's advertising identifier for relevance (opt-out available)
• No Personal Data: Ads are based on general app context, not personal information
• Remove Ads Option: One-time purchase eliminates all advertisements

Analytics:

• Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data to identify and fix app crashes
• Usage Statistics: General app usage patterns to improve features (no personal data)
• Performance Metrics: App speed and performance data for optimization

Opt-Out Options:

• Ad Tracking: iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads (disable)
• Analytics: iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements (disable)
• Remove Ads: In-app purchase option available in Settings

💳 In-App Purchases

Purchase Information:

• Processed by Apple: All transactions handled securely through Apple's App Store
• No Payment Data: We never see your credit card or payment information
• Purchase Verification: Apple provides cryptographically signed receipts for security
• Restore Purchases: Available for users switching devices

👶 Children's Privacy

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

🔄 Data Sharing

We Share Data With:

• Apple: Purchase receipts and app performance data through App Store systems
• Google AdMob: Anonymous device identifiers for ad serving (if ads enabled)
• No One Else: We do not sell, rent, or share your data with other third parties

Legal Disclosure:

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety. However, since we collect minimal data, there's very little to disclose.

🌍 International Users

Interval Timer is available worldwide through the App Store. Since data is stored locally on your device, international data transfer concerns are minimal. Any data shared with our service providers (Apple, Google) is governed by their respective privacy policies and international data protection agreements.

🔄 Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom
• We'll notify users through app updates if changes are significant
• The current version will always be available at this URL
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes

🛡️ Data Security

How We Protect Your Data:

• Local Storage: Data stays on your secure iOS device with Apple's built-in encryption
• No Servers: We don't maintain servers with your personal data
• Secure Transmission: Any data transmission uses Apple's secure protocols
• Regular Updates: We update our app to address security vulnerabilities

📱 Your Rights & Control

You Have the Right To:

• Delete Data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Export Data: Back up through iTunes/Finder or iCloud
• Modify Settings: Change preferences anytime in app Settings
• Disable Features: Turn off notifications, ads tracking, etc.
• Contact Support: Reach out with questions or concerns

Data Deletion:

To completely delete your data:

1. Delete the Interval Timer app from your device
2. If iCloud sync is enabled, disable it in iOS Settings before deletion
3. This removes all workout data, routines, and preferences

🔗 Third-Party Services

We Use These Third-Party Services:

• Apple App Store: App distribution and in-app purchases
  Apple Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob: Advertisement serving (if ads enabled)
  Google Privacy Policy

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle data.

✅ Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• Apple App Store Guidelines: iOS privacy requirements