Privacy Policy
How we handle your data at AvoTimer
Last updated: 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how AvoTimer ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use avotimer.com (the "Service").
1. Information we collect
- Account information: email address and optional profile details when you create an account or sign in using a provider.
- Usage & session information: focus sessions, break sessions, durations, and basic stats so we can show you your history and streaks.
- Settings: your timer preferences (focus length, break lengths, sound, etc.) so we can apply them across devices.
- Payment information: if you choose a paid plan, Stripe handles your payment data. We do not store your full card details.
- Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, and basic analytics data to keep the Service running and improve it.
2. How we use your information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the AvoTimer Service.
- To sync your focus sessions and settings across devices.
- To show you stats, streaks, and other productivity insights.
- To process subscriptions and payments via Stripe.
- To monitor performance, detect abuse, and keep the Service secure.
- To communicate with you about important updates or changes to the Service.
3. Cookies & similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in and remember your preferences.
- Understand how people use AvoTimer so we can improve the product.
- In some cases, show or measure performance of non-intrusive analytics or marketing.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may impact certain features.
4. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: trusted vendors that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, email, analytics, payments).
- Legal compliance & safety: if required to comply with the law, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights and users.
- Business transfers: if we merge, sell, or transfer assets, your information may be part of that deal, subject to equivalent protections.
5. Data retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes like meeting legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your data; objecting to or restricting certain processing; and data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. International data transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside of yours. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards where required by law.
9. Children's privacy
AvoTimer is not directed to children under 13 (or other minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates here and, if changes are significant, notify you by email or in the Service.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@avotimer.com.