Egg Timer: Perfect egg boiler - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 6 November 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Egg Timer ("we," "our," or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
- Developer: Melih Firat
- App Name: Egg Timer
- Version: 1.0.0
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Egg Timer does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
The App collects minimal information locally on your device:
- Timer Preferences: Your selected egg doneness (soft, medium, hard) or custom timer duration
- Timer State: Current timer status and remaining time (if a timer is running)
- App Settings: Your app preferences and settings
All this information is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers or external systems.
2.3 Device Permissions
The App requests the following permissions:
- Notifications: To send you alerts when your egg timer completes
- Audio: To play sound alerts when the timer finishes
- Storage: To save your preferences locally on your device
You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information collected locally on your device is used solely to:
- Remember your timer preferences between app sessions
- Restore timer state if the app is closed or interrupted
- Provide personalized timer functionality
- Improve your user experience within the App
We do not use your information for:
- Marketing communications
- Sharing with third parties (except as described below)
- Analytics or tracking beyond basic App functionality
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
Egg Timer uses Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to display advertisements. AdMob is a third-party advertising service provided by Google.
What AdMob May Collect:
Google AdMob may collect and use information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- Device identifiers (such as advertising ID)
- Device type and operating system
- General location information (country/city level)
- App usage data
- IP address
How AdMob Uses This Information:
This information is used by Google to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal requirements
Your Options:
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
- On iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > turn off Personalized Ads
- On Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
For more information about Google's data practices, please review:
4.2 App Store Services
When you download the App from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms may collect information according to their respective privacy policies. We do not control this data collection.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Local Storage
All user preferences and timer data are stored locally on your device using secure local storage mechanisms provided by the operating system. This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.
5.2 Data Deletion
You can delete all locally stored data by:
- Uninstalling the App from your device
- Clearing the App's data through your device settings
5.3 Security
While we implement reasonable security measures for local data storage, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- AdMob: As described in Section 4.1, Google AdMob may collect information for advertising purposes
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users or others
7. Children's Privacy
Egg Timer is designed for users of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
If you are under 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), please obtain parental consent before using the App.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: You can view all data stored locally on your device through the App
- Deletion: You can delete all local data by uninstalling the App or clearing App data
- Permission Control: You can grant or revoke permissions (notifications, audio) through your device settings
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (see Section 4.1)
9. International Users
The App is available globally. If you are using the App from outside [Your Country], please note that:
- Your data is stored locally on your device
- AdMob may process data in accordance with Google's international data transfer practices
- Your use of the App constitutes consent to the collection and use of information as described in 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 material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Posting a notice in the App (if applicable)
- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the App or other means
Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about what personal information we collect
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.
12. European Union (GDPR) Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: You can request access to your personal data
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of processing
- Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
14. Consent
By using Egg Timer, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date and applies to all users of Egg Timer.