1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We do not collect, store, or process any personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details.
Automatically Collected Information:
Advertising ID: Google AdMob may collect your device's advertising identifier for personalized ads
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version
Usage Analytics: App interactions, session duration, feature usage (anonymized)
Crash Reports: Technical data to improve app stability
App Data:
Counter values and timer settings (stored locally on your device)
User preferences (theme, layout spacing, haptic feedback settings)
Session history (stored locally, not transmitted)
2. How We Use Information
Local Data Usage:
Save your counter values and timer configurations
Restore app state when reopening
Apply your preferred settings (themes, layouts)
Provide session history and statistics
Third-Party Services:
Google AdMob: Displays relevant advertisements
Google Play Services: App functionality and crash reporting
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Share:
Your counter data or timer settings
Personal usage patterns
Any locally stored information
Third-Party Sharing:
Google AdMob: May share advertising identifiers with ad networks for personalized ads
Google Play Console: Anonymous crash reports and usage statistics for app improvement
4. Advertising
AdMob Integration: Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may:
Use your advertising ID for personalized ads
Track ad interactions and preferences
Share data with advertising partners
Ad Choices:
You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
Visit Google Ad Settings to manage preferences
Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy
5. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage:
All app data is stored locally on your device
No data is transmitted to our servers
Data persists until you uninstall the app
Security Measures:
Data encryption for sensitive information
Secure communication with Google services
Regular security updates
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our app is suitable for all ages. We:
Do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
Use Google AdMob's family-safe ad filtering
Comply with COPPA and international children's privacy laws
Do not require account creation or personal information
7. International Compliance
GDPR (European Union):
Legal basis: Legitimate interest for app functionality
Right to access: Contact us for information about data processing
Right to deletion: Uninstall the app to remove all data
Data minimization: We collect only necessary information
CCPA (California):
We do not sell personal information
Advertising partners may collect identifiers for personalized ads
You can opt out of targeted advertising in device settings
Other Jurisdictions: This app complies with privacy laws in all countries where Google Play is available.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Data Control:
Access: All data is visible within the app
Modification: Edit counters, timers, and settings anytime
Deletion: Clear data in app settings or uninstall
Portability: Export session data (if feature is enabled)
Advertising Options:
Disable personalized ads in device settings
Use ad blockers (may affect app functionality)
Contact Google for advertising-related concerns
9. Data Retention
Local Data:
Retained until you clear app data or uninstall
No automatic deletion or expiration
You control all data retention
Analytics Data:
Anonymous usage data retained by Google for service improvement
Crash reports retained for debugging purposes
No personal identifiers linked to this data
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to:
Reflect changes in app functionality
Comply with new legal requirements
Improve clarity and transparency
Notification Method:
App update notifications
In-app privacy policy display
Continued use constitutes acceptance
11. Contact Information
App Developer:
App Name: Time & Counter
Package ID: com.indela.blue.duck.timeandcounter
Email:Â blueducktech@gmail.com
Support: Email
For Privacy Concerns:
General inquiries: blueducktech@gmail.com
GDPR requests: blueducktech@gmail.com
Data deletion: Uninstall the app
12. Third-Party Services
Google Services:
AdMob: AdMob Privacy Policy
Play Services: Google Privacy Policy
Analytics: Google Analytics Privacy
13. Technical Details
Permissions Used:
Internet: Required for ad display
Network State: Check connectivity for ads
Vibrate: Haptic feedback feature
Wake Lock: Keep screen on during timer use
Data Minimization: We implement privacy by design, collecting only data necessary for app functionality.
<hr></hr> By using Time & Counter app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Version: 1.0.1
Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, Google Play Policy