Privacy Policy for Timero

Introduction

Welcome to Timero, a free online time management tool that combines countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, and world clock features. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Important: Timero's core features (timer, stopwatch, alarm, and world clock) are completely free to use and require no registration. You can use all these features without creating an account or providing any personal information. Your timer settings, alarms, and preferences are stored locally in your browser.

Information We Collect

Core Features (No Registration Required)

When you use Timero's core features without registering:

  • Local Storage: Your timer presets, alarm settings, world clock configurations, theme preferences, and sound selections are stored locally in your browser using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device.
  • No Personal Data: We do not collect any personal information when you use the core features.
  • No Tracking: We do not track your usage or behavior when using the free features.

Technical Information

We may automatically collect minimal technical information:

  • Browser Information: Browser type and version to ensure compatibility
  • Device Information: Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) for optimization
  • Basic Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve service quality (only for website visitors, not for core feature usage)

Cookies and Local Storage

Timero uses:

  • Local Storage: To save your preferences, alarms, and timer settings directly in your browser
  • Session Cookies: For maintaining your session if you choose to create an account
  • Analytics Cookies: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our website (can be disabled in browser settings)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect account functionality.

Data Storage and Security

  • Local Data: All core feature data (timers, alarms, preferences) is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers.
  • Account Data: If you create an account, your account information is stored securely on our servers with encryption and access controls.
  • Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and access controls.
  • No Guarantee: While we take security seriously, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to strict confidentiality agreements
  • Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

Your Rights

  • Access: You can access and manage your local browser data at any time through your browser settings
  • Deletion: You can delete your local data by clearing your browser's local storage
  • Account Data: If you have an account, you can request access to, modification of, or deletion of your account data by contacting us
  • Opt-Out: You can choose not to create an account and use only the free features

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of Timero after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: service@toolina.com

Thank you for trusting Timero with your time management needs!