1. Introduction
Time Countdown App is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our app. By using the Time Countdown App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address or other contact information you choose to provide. This information is used to authenticate your account, enable features like syncing across devices, and send you important service - related notifications.
Event - related Information: You input details of events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and future countdown events. This includes the name of the event, the associated date, and any notes or descriptions you add. For example, if you set a countdown for a friend's birthday, we collect the friend's name, the birthday date, and any special message you want to remember.
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
Device Information: We gather information about the device you use to access the app, including the device type (e.g., iPhone, Android device), operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This helps us optimize the app's performance, ensure compatibility, and troubleshoot any issues you may encounter. For instance, if there are app crashes specific to a certain device model, this information allows us to investigate and fix the problem.
Usage Data: We record how you interact with the app, such as which features you use most frequently, the events you create or modify, and the times you access the app. This data is used to improve the user experience, understand user preferences, and develop new features. For example, if many users frequently use the lunar calendar feature, we may further enhance this functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 To Provide and Improve the Service
Function Execution: We use the information you provide to execute the core functions of the app, such as accurately calculating countdowns, sending reminders for events, and displaying relevant information on your device. For example, when it's time for a birthday reminder you've set, the app will send a notification to your device based on the event details you provided.
Performance Enhancement: The automatically - collected usage data and device information are analyzed to identify areas for improvement. We use this analysis to optimize the app's speed, stability, and usability. For instance, if we notice that a particular feature is causing slow - downs, we can focus on improving its performance.
3.2 For Communication
Service - related Notifications: We use your contact information to send you important service - related notifications, such as app updates, security alerts, or changes to our privacy policy. You can usually opt - out of non - essential notifications in the app's settings.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third - Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third - party service providers who assist us in operating the app, such as cloud storage providers, analytics companies, and push notification services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data. For example, our cloud storage provider helps us store your event data securely, and they are required to protect this data in accordance with strict privacy and security standards.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We will disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or government request. Additionally, we may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, protect the safety of any person, or prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption to protect data in transit and at rest, implementing access controls to limit who can access your data, and regularly testing and updating our security systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Access and Review: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You can log in to your account in the app to view and review the events and other information you've entered.
7.Contact Us
Email:Time Countdown0611@foxmail.com