Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kottime ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our timer and productivity application ("Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
Kottime is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect any personal information from users. The app operates entirely locally on your device.
2.2 Usage Data
We may collect the following non-personal information:
- App usage statistics (anonymized)
- Device type and operating system version
- App crashes and error reports (if you choose to send them)
- Feature usage patterns (anonymized)
2.3 Local Storage
The following data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:
- Timer preferences and settings
- Pomodoro session configurations
- Work time tracking data and hourly rates
- Custom countdown timer presets
- Theme and appearance preferences
- World Timer timezone selections
3. How We Use Your Information
Since we don't collect personal information, we cannot use it. Any local data stored on your device is used solely to:
- Provide timer and productivity functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Track your work time and calculate earnings (stored locally only)
- Maintain your custom configurations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. Since all data is stored locally on your device, we have no access to your personal timer data, work tracking information, or usage patterns.
4.1 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
5. Data Security
Your data security is important to us. Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, you maintain full control over your information. We recommend:
- Keeping your device secure with appropriate locks/passwords
- Regularly backing up your device if you want to preserve your settings
- Being cautious about who has access to your device
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. Since our app doesn't collect personal information at all, this is not a concern with Kottime.
7. Third-Party Services
Our app may include links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
8. Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, correction, deletion) don't apply. However, you have complete control over your local data:
- Data Control: All your data remains on your device
- Data Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all local data
- Data Portability: Your data never leaves your device
- Opt-out: You can stop using the service at any time
9. 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. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@kottime.app
- Through our website contact form
11. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Apple App Store Privacy Requirements
- Other applicable privacy laws