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Effective Date: June 8, 2025
Last Updated: July 7, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Group Stopwatch ("we," "our," or "us") handles your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to transparency and want to clarify that we do not collect or use your data. All information you enter is saved locally on your device, and we have no access to it.
Information
Information You Provide
Participant Names: Names you enter for timing participants are saved locally on your device.
Session Data: Timing data, lap times, and session notes you create are stored only on your device.
App Settings: Your preferences for app functionality (e.g., keep screen on, theme settings) are saved locally.
Information Automatically Collected
None for Our Use: We do not collect any information, including device information, usage analytics, or crash reports, for our own use or analysis.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Personal Identification: We do not collect your real name, email address, or phone number.
Location Data: We do not access or collect your location information.
Contacts: We do not access your device contacts.
Photos/Media: We do not access your photos or media files.
Microphone/Camera: We do not access your microphone or camera.
Any Data Transmission: We do not receive or store any data you enter in the app.
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
Local Functionality: The app uses data you enter (e.g., participant names, session data, settings) solely to provide timing, lap recording, and session management features on your device.
Data Storage: All data is saved locally on your device and is not transmitted to us or any external servers.
PDF Generation: You can generate PDF reports of your sessions, which are saved locally on your device.
Settings Persistence: Your app preferences are stored locally to enhance your experience.
Secondary Uses
No Secondary Use: We do not use your data for app improvement, technical support, or any other purpose, as we do not have access to it.
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Device Storage: All data you enter (e.g., participant names, session data, settings) is stored exclusively on your device.
No Cloud Sync: There is no cloud saving or synchronization; your data remains under your control.
User Control: You have complete control over your data and can delete it at any time via the app or by uninstalling it.
Security Measures
Local Encryption: Data is encrypted locally on your device using industry-standard methods to protect it from unauthorized access on your device.
No Access by Us: We do not have the ability to access, view, or manage your data.
Your Responsibility: Security is managed by your device's settings and protections.
Third-Party Services
Unity Ads
Purpose: The app displays advertisements to support its functionality, managed by Unity Technologies.
Data Collected: Unity Ads may collect device identifiers, usage patterns, and ad interaction data directly from your device for advertising purposes. We do not receive or control this data.
Privacy Policy: Unity Privacy Policy (https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy)
Opt-Out: You can limit ad tracking through your device settings.
No Other Third Parties
We do not share your timing data with any other third-party services.
We do not use analytics services beyond what is required for advertising by Unity Ads.
Your Rights and Choices
Data Access
View Data: You can view all your timing data within the app on your device.
Export Data: You can generate PDF reports of your sessions, which are saved locally.
Data Portability: PDF exports allow you to move your data to other systems manually.
Data Control
Delete Sessions: You can delete individual timing sessions within the app.
Clear All Data: You can reset the app to remove all stored data.
App Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data permanently.
Advertising Controls
Limit Ad Tracking: Use your device's privacy settings to limit ad personalization.
Ad Preferences: Manage ad preferences through your device settings.
Children's Privacy
Group Stopwatch is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app:
Does not require account creation.
Does not collect personal identification information.
Stores data only locally on the device.
Does not enable communication between users.
Data Retention
Automatic Retention
Local Storage: Data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app.
No Server Retention: We do not retain or have access to any copies of your timing data.
User-Controlled Deletion
Session Deletion: Delete individual sessions through the app interface.
Complete Removal: Uninstall the app to remove all data permanently.
International Data Transfers
Since all timing data is stored locally on your device:
No International Transfers: Your timing data does not leave your device.
Ad Data Only: Only advertising-related data may be processed internationally by Unity Ads, which is outside our control.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Notification of Changes
App Updates: Significant privacy changes will be communicated through app updates.
Effective Date: Changes take effect on the date specified in the updated policy.
Continued Use: Using the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Version History
We maintain records of privacy policy changes for transparency.
Previous versions are available upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: kappa99llcplay@gmail.com
Definitions
"App" refers to the Group Stopwatch mobile application
"Device" refers to your mobile phone or tablet
"Personal Data" refers to information that can identify you personally
"Usage Data" refers to anonymous information about how you use the app
"Third Party" refers to companies other than Group Stopwatch
Version: 1.1
By using Group Stopwatch, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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