Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Visual Timer ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our timer application. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

By using Visual Timer, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We collect very limited personal information:

• Contact information when you reach out to us via our contact form
• Email address if you subscribe to updates (optional)
• Any information you voluntarily provide in feedback or support requests

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• Browser type and version
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral source (how you found us)

2.3 Timer Data

Your timer preferences and settings are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and timer application
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services
• Understand and analyze how you use our website
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you for customer service and support
• Send you updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Find and prevent fraud and security issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to store your timer preferences and settings locally. These cookies are necessary for the timer to function properly and remember your customizations.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data in an anonymous form, including:

• Number of visitors to the site
• Pages visited and session duration
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

4.3 Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements that help support our free service. AdSense may use cookies to show you personalized ads based on your interests.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (e.g., Google Analytics, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular data backups and recovery procedures

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@visualtimer.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable 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 immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: