How Long

Countdown Timer App

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2025

1. Information We Collect

How Long is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best countdown timer experience:

  • Timer Data: The countdown timers you create are stored locally on your device only.
  • App Usage: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and features.
  • Device Information: Basic device information for compatibility and crash reporting purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the How Long app functionality
  • To improve user experience and app performance
  • To provide customer support when requested
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or crashes

3. Data Storage and Security

Your privacy and data security are important to us:

  • Local Storage: All your countdown timers are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.
  • No Personal Data: We do not collect, store, or share personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact information.
  • Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical measures to protect any data we do collect.

4. Third-Party Services

How Long may use third-party services for:

  • Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve the app
  • Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
  • App Store Services: For app distribution and updates

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

5. Permissions

How Long requests the following permissions:

  • Notifications: To alert you when countdown timers complete
  • Storage: To save your countdown timers locally on your device

You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

How Long does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed to be safe for users of all ages as it does not collect personal data.

7. 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
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Providing notice through the app when appropriate

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@pbsteele.dev

Developer: PBSDev