Last updated: 7/5/2025
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit StopWatch Pro, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics:
- •Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
- •Usage information (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- •Technical information (IP address, referrer URL, user agent string)
- •Performance metrics (page load times, error reports)
Information You Provide
StopWatch Pro does not require registration or personal information to use our timing services. We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers unless you specifically contact us.
2. How We Use Information
We use the automatically collected information to:
- •Improve the performance and functionality of our services
- •Understand how users interact with our stopwatch and timer tools
- •Identify and fix technical issues
- •Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- •Generate anonymous, aggregated statistics about service usage
3. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our service is used. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- •How often users visit our site
- •What pages they visit when they do so
- •What other sites they used prior to coming to our site
Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy.
Advertising Services
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar services. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your interests.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and to improve our service.
Types of Cookies We Use
- •Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- •Functional Cookies: Enable basic website functionality and user preferences
- •Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
5. Data Storage and Local Usage
Important information about how your timing data is handled:
- •All stopwatch and timer data (lap times, countdowns) are stored locally in your browser
- •We do not transmit, store, or have access to your timing data on our servers
- •Your timing sessions remain completely private to your device
- •Clearing your browser data will remove all stored timing information
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except:
- •Service providers (like Google Analytics) who help us operate our website
- •When required by law or to protect our rights
- •In connection with a business transfer or merger
All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection requirements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your information:
- •Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- •Cookie Control: Manage or disable cookies through your browser settings
- •Ad Preferences: Control personalized ads through Google Ad Settings
- •Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals when supported by your browser
8. Children's Privacy
StopWatch Pro is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Users
StopWatch Pro is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
10. Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This 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 "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@stopwatch.app
Website: Contact Form
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours