Terms & Privacy

Last Updated: June 22, 2025

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Timer.now (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as set forth by the Timer.now team (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Timer.now offers:

Online countdown and count-up timer functionalities
Ability to set custom time durations
Multiple timer instances
Audible and visual alerts upon timer completion

3. License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Timer.now for personal, non-commercial purposes. Under this license you may not:

Modify, copy, or distribute our materials beyond the intended use of the Service.
Use the Service for any commercial or public display (unless explicitly permitted).
Reverse-engineer any part of our website or software.
Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices.

4. User-Generated Content (If Applicable for Saved Timers/Presets)

If the Service allows you to save timer names or configurations locally (e.g., via browser storage), you are responsible for the content you create and save. You agree not to save content that is unlawful, offensive, or infringes on any third-party rights. We do not access or store this information on our servers.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Commit or facilitate unlawful acts.
Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malware.
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems.

6. Availability

We aim for our Service to be available and reliable but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Downtime for maintenance or unforeseen issues may occur.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and "as available" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Timer.now disclaims all warranties—express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be error-free or that defects will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will Timer.now or its operators be liable for damages (including loss of data, profits, or business interruption) arising from your use or inability to use the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms. We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.

10. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please email: [email protected] (Use your actual legal contact email)

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Timer.now is committed to your privacy. Our Service is designed to be simple and require minimal data.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected:

Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our Service, such as features used, timer durations set (anonymously), and frequency of use. This helps us improve Timer.now.
Browser and Device Details: We may collect standard information your browser sends, like browser type, device type, and operating system, for troubleshooting and improving compatibility.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies for essential functionality and analytics as described in our Cookie Policy.

Information You Provide (Locally):

Timer.now is designed to function without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information like your name or email address to use the core timer features.
If features like "Quick Presets" are implemented, any names or durations you save for these presets may be stored locally in your browser's storage, not on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the limited information we collect to:

Operate and maintain the Service.
Improve and develop new features based on aggregated usage patterns.
Ensure the security and stability of the Service.
Troubleshoot technical issues.
Meet any applicable legal obligations.

We do not use your data to track you across other websites or for targeted advertising.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data because we generally do not collect it. We may share aggregated, anonymized usage data with:

Service Providers: For example, analytics partners who help us understand how our Service is used (e.g., a privacy-focused analytics service). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Security & Storage

Since we do not collect personal user accounts or store user-specific timer data on our servers, the risk associated with data breaches of personal information is minimized.
Any data transmitted between your browser and our Service (e.g., the website itself) is protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
We take reasonable measures to protect the integrity of our Service.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Please refer to our Cookie Policy below for details on how we use cookies.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Since we do not typically collect or store Personal Identifiable Information (PII), traditional data access, correction, or deletion requests related to user accounts are generally not applicable.

Cookies: You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.
Locally Stored Data: If you use features that save data locally (like presets), you can typically clear this data through your browser's cache and local storage settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain aggregated, anonymized usage data for as long as necessary for analytical and service improvement purposes.
Server logs containing IP addresses (if collected for security or operational purposes) are typically retained for a short period as required for security and troubleshooting.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will take steps to address it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We’ll post changes here with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, email: [email protected] (Use your actual privacy contact email) We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 22, 2025 (Please adjust this date)

This Cookie Policy explains how Timer.now ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of Timer.now. For example, they might help maintain the state of your active timers if you navigate away and back quickly (though timers are primarily client-side).
Preference Cookies (If Applicable): If we offer features like saving preferred timer durations or settings (e.g., sound preferences, "Quick Presets"), these cookies would remember your choices to enhance your user experience. These are typically stored locally in your browser.
Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., which features are most popular, how long users stay on the page). This helps us understand usage patterns and improve Timer.now. We aim to use privacy-respecting analytics tools that anonymize IP addresses where possible.

We do not use marketing or third-party advertising cookies.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to:

Notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it.
Block all or certain cookies.

Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of Timer.now may not function correctly. For example, any locally saved preferences might be lost.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

By using Timer.now, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.