Privacy Policy for Egg Timer

Effective Date: 2025/07/25
Last Updated: 2025/07/25

Introduction

Egg Timer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Egg Timer mobile application (the “App”). Our App helps you cook eggs perfectly by providing precise timing for different egg types, sizes, and cooking conditions based on your altitude and preferences.

Information We Collect

Cooking Preferences and Settings You Provide

• Egg Preferences: Egg types (chicken, quail, duck), egg sizes (small, medium, large, extra-large), and preferred doneness levels (soft, medium, hard-boiled)
• Cooking Settings: Timer preferences, notification sounds, and cooking method preferences
• Location Data: Altitude information to adjust cooking times for atmospheric pressure differences (optional)
• Custom Timers: Any custom cooking times you create for specific egg preparations
• Favorite Settings: Your preferred egg cooking combinations and frequently used timer settings

Device and Usage Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, timer frequency, and session duration
• App Performance: Technical data including app crashes, loading times, and feature performance
• Notification Preferences: Your chosen notification sounds, vibration settings, and alert preferences

Optional Information

• Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, or feedback you provide about the App
• Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting customer support

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Timer Services: Calculate accurate cooking times based on egg type, size, and altitude
• Customize Experience: Remember your preferred egg settings and cooking preferences
• Altitude Adjustment: Automatically adjust cooking times based on your location’s altitude
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve timer accuracy and add new features
• Notifications: Send cooking alerts, timer completion notifications, and reminders
• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and resolve technical issues
• App Performance: Monitor and improve app stability and performance

Location Information and Altitude Detection

Altitude-Based Timer Adjustment

• Location Access: We may request location permission to determine your altitude for accurate cooking time calculations
• Altitude Data: We use altitude information to adjust boiling times for atmospheric pressure differences
• Precision Location: We only need approximate location for altitude calculation, not precise GPS coordinates
• Manual Entry: You can manually enter your altitude instead of using location services
• Location Storage: Altitude information is stored locally on your device and not transmitted to our servers

Location Privacy Controls

• Optional Feature: Location access is entirely optional and the app functions without it
• Permission Control: You can enable or disable location access at any time in your device settings
• No Tracking: We do not track your movements or store location history
• Local Processing: Altitude calculations are performed locally on your device

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Device Storage: Your cooking preferences and settings are primarily stored locally on your device
• No Cloud Requirement: The app functions fully without requiring cloud storage or online accounts
• User Control: You maintain complete control over your data and can clear it at any time

Security Measures

• Data Protection: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
• No Sensitive Data: We do not collect sensitive personal or financial information
• Secure Transmission: Any data transmitted is encrypted using standard security protocols

Information Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your cooking preferences or usage data to third parties
• Share your location or altitude information with advertisers
• Provide your personal information to food companies or marketers
• Track your cooking habits for commercial purposes

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help operate our app (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of users or others
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business (with notice to users)

Third-Party Services

Our App may use:

• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve performance (using anonymized data)
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues (no personal information included)
• Notification Services: To deliver timer alerts and cooking notifications
• App Store Services: For app distribution and updates through official app stores

All third-party services are required to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View what information we have collected about your app usage
• Delete: Clear your cooking preferences and app data at any time
• Modify: Update your egg preferences, timer settings, and notification preferences
• Control Location: Enable or disable location access for altitude detection
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics or data collection features
• Export: Request a copy of your cooking preferences and settings data

Data Retention

• Cooking Preferences: Stored locally on your device until you delete the app or clear the data
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained for app improvement purposes
• Support Data: Support requests and feedback may be retained to improve customer service
• No Long-Term Storage: We do not maintain long-term storage of personal cooking data

Children’s Privacy

Egg Timer is suitable for all ages, including children learning to cook. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app’s cooking timer functionality does not require personal information from users of any age.

International Users

If you are using our App outside of [Your Country], please note that your information may be processed in [Your Country] where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

Advertising and Marketing

No Targeted Advertising

• No Personal Ads: We do not use your cooking preferences or location data for targeted advertising
• No Tracking: We do not track your behavior across other apps or websites
• General Ads Only: Any advertising in the app (if present) is general and not based on your personal information

App Updates and New Features

When we update the App:

• Privacy Protection: Updates maintain the same level of privacy protection
• New Features: Any new features that collect additional information will require your consent
• Notification: We will inform you of significant changes to data collection practices

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will:

• Notify Users: Provide notice of significant changes through the App or app store updates
• Effective Date: Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Continued Use: Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: M8F5+4JQ, Lalitpur 44600 Jawalakhel, Nepal
Phone: +(977) 9763683473

For privacy-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy – Egg Timer” in your subject line.

Consent

By using the Egg Timer App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. This consent includes:

• Storage of your cooking preferences and timer settings
• Optional use of location data for altitude-based cooking time adjustments
• Collection of anonymized usage data to improve app performance
• Use of device notifications for timer alerts

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.