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Effective Date: October 18, 2024 | Last Updated: October 18, 2024
Privacy-First Design
Flow Timers is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe your timer data should stay on your device, and we've built our app to reflect that commitment.
Data We DON'T Collect
Flow Timers does not collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal information or identity data
- Timer names, durations, or usage patterns
- Location data beyond what's needed for world clock weather
- Browsing history or app usage analytics
- Contact information or device identifiers for tracking
- Any data that could identify you personally
Data We DO Collect
Device-Only Data
All your timer data is stored locally on your device only:
- Timer configurations (names, durations, custom settings)
- Alarm settings and recurring schedules
- Focus session preferences and ambient sound choices
- World clock cities and time zones
- Stopwatch lap times and personal records
- App preferences and customization settings
This data never leaves your device and is automatically deleted if you uninstall the app.
Location Services (Optional)
- World Clock Weather: If you enable weather for world clocks, we request general location data to provide accurate weather information
- Usage: Location data is used exclusively to fetch weather conditions for your selected cities
- Third Party: Weather data is provided by Apple's WeatherKit service, subject to Apple's Privacy Policy
- Control: You can disable weather features at any time in Settings
Subscription Information
If you purchase Flow Timers Premium:
- StoreKit 2: Apple handles all subscription processing and payment
- What We Store: Only your subscription status (active/inactive) is stored locally
- Apple's Role: Apple manages all billing information, payment methods, and subscription details
- Our Access: We cannot see your payment information, billing address, or Apple ID
Third-Party Services
Apple Services
Flow Timers integrates with several Apple services, each governed by Apple's Privacy Policy:
- App Store Connect: For app distribution and updates
- StoreKit 2: For premium subscription processing
- WeatherKit: For optional world clock weather data
- UserNotifications: For timer alerts and Live Activities
- ActivityKit: For Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
No Analytics or Tracking
- No third-party analytics: We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or similar tracking services
- No crash reporting: We don't collect crash reports or usage statistics
- No advertising networks: Flow Timers contains no ads or ad-tracking technology
Data Security
Local Storage
- All timer data is stored in your device's secure app sandbox
- Data is encrypted by iOS system-level encryption
- No cloud backup of sensitive timer configurations
- Data is automatically protected by your device's passcode/biometrics
Network Security
- Minimal network usage (only for optional weather updates)
- All network communications use HTTPS encryption
- No user data is transmitted to our servers
- Weather requests are anonymized through Apple's WeatherKit
Your Rights & Control
Data Access
- Full Control: You have complete control over all timer data on your device
- Export Option: Premium subscribers can export their timer data locally
- No Account Required: No sign-up, login, or account creation needed
Data Deletion
- App Deletion: Uninstalling Flow Timers permanently deletes all your data
- Reset Option: You can reset all app data in Settings > General > Reset
- Selective Deletion: Delete individual timers, alarms, or settings as needed
Subscription Management
- Apple ID: Manage your subscription through your Apple ID settings
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime through Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
- Data Retention: Canceling subscription doesn't delete your timer data
Children's Privacy
Flow Timers is safe for children:
- Age Rating: 4+ (No objectionable content)
- No Data Collection: We don't collect personal information from users of any age
- COPPA Compliance: Fully compliant with Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Parental Control: Parents can disable in-app purchases in device settings
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to:
- Reflect changes in our app features
- Comply with legal requirements
- Improve clarity and transparency
Notification: We'll notify users of material changes through:
- App Store update notes
- In-app notification (if significant changes)
- Updated effective date at the top of this policy
Your Consent: Continued use of Flow Timers after policy updates constitutes acceptance of changes.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns:
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
Legal Compliance
This privacy policy complies with:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU users
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- iOS App Tracking Transparency framework
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Data Processing Legal Basis (GDPR)
For EU users, our legal basis for processing:
- Device Storage: Legitimate interest in providing core app functionality
- Location Services: Consent (can be withdrawn anytime)
- Subscription Data: Contract performance for premium features
Summary
Flow Timers is designed to be:
- Private by Default: No data collection or tracking
- Local-First: Your data stays on your device
- Transparent: Clear about any data usage
- User-Controlled: You own and control your information
- Secure: Protected by iOS system security
We believe great apps can work beautifully without compromising your privacy.
This privacy policy was last updated on October 18, 2024. Version 1.0 covers Flow Timers app functionality as of the initial release.