🔒 Your Privacy Matters

Stopwatch.lol is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data, operate primarily offline, and prioritize your privacy above all else. Most features work without any data collection.

1Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Analytics: Basic website usage statistics (page views, session duration)
Technical Data: Browser type, device type, screen resolution for optimization
Performance Data: Load times and error reports to improve service quality

Information You Provide

Newsletter Subscription: Email address (only if you subscribe)
Contact Forms: Name and email when you contact us
Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide

Local Storage

Timing Data: Stored locally on your device for offline functionality
User Preferences: Settings and customizations saved locally
Session Data: Temporary data for current timing sessions

Note: Local storage remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

✅ Service Improvement

• Optimize performance and accuracy
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Enhance user experience

📊 Analytics

• Understand usage patterns
• Measure feature popularity
• Plan future improvements

📧 Communication

• Send newsletter updates (opt-in only)
• Respond to support requests
• Notify about important changes

🔒 Security

• Prevent abuse and spam
• Maintain service security
• Protect user data

3Information Sharing and Disclosure

🚫 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help operate our website (analytics, hosting)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (users will be notified)
Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
• Hosting: Vercel (for website hosting)
• Email: Newsletter service provider (if you subscribe)

4Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

🔐 Technical Safeguards

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

📋 Administrative Safeguards

• Limited access to personal data
• Employee privacy training
• Regular privacy policy reviews
• Incident response procedures

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

📋 Access

Request copies of your personal data

✏️ Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data

🗑️ Erasure

Request deletion of your data

⏸️ Restriction

Request limitation of data processing

📤 Portability

Request transfer of your data

❌ Objection

Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@stopwatch.lol

6Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

🍪 Cookie Types:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage (anonymized)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7Children's Privacy

Our service is safe for children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The stopwatch functionality works without any data collection, making it safe for educational use.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us at privacy@stopwatch.lol.

8Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the “Last updated” date
Sending an email notification (if you're subscribed to our newsletter)
Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📧 Email

privacy@stopwatch.lol

For privacy-related inquiries

🌐 Website

https://stopwatch.lol

Visit our main website

Response Time: We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.