Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

Welcome to Egg Timer. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Egg Timer does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the core functionality of the app. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Egg Timer, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• App usage data (features used, session duration, interaction patterns)
• Technical data (IP address, crash reports, performance diagnostics)
• Advertising identifiers (Google Advertising ID) for ad personalization

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Egg Timer application
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Display personalized advertisements through Google AdMob
• Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Advertising - Google AdMob

Egg Timer is ad-supported and uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized ads. The information collected by AdMob includes:

• Advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID)
• Device information and location data
• Interaction with advertisements
• IP address and user activity across apps and websites

Google AdMob is a service provided by Google LLC. For more information on how Google processes your data, please review:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdMob Partners: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/9012903

3.1 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Adjusting your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization on Android)
• Visiting the Google Ads Settings page: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies like Google AdMob that assist in providing our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Egg Timer does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This 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 and updating the effective date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us