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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Countdown ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use Countdown, you may provide us with:

  • Countdown Data: Event names, dates, descriptions, and categories you create within the app
  • Preferences: Your app settings and customization choices

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the app:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use, and crash reports

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the app's functionality
  • Sync your countdowns across your devices (if you use iCloud)
  • Improve and optimize the app experience
  • Send you notifications about your countdowns (with your permission)
  • Diagnose and fix technical issues

Data Storage and Security

Your countdown data is stored locally on your device and may be synced via iCloud if you have iCloud enabled. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information.

We do not have access to your iCloud data. Apple manages iCloud security and privacy according to their own privacy policy.

Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services that collect information:

  • Apple Services: We use Apple's frameworks and services, including iCloud for data synchronization. Apple's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy.
  • Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand app usage and improve our services.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can access all your countdown data directly within the app
  • Deletion: You can delete individual countdowns or all app data at any time
  • Notifications: You can control notification permissions in your device settings
  • iCloud Sync: You can enable or disable iCloud sync in your device settings

Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

countdownapp@oneway.co.nz