1. Overview
Shared Timer respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the Shared Timer mobile application, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Shared Timer is designed to collect only the information required to provide synchronized timers and user accounts.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing is:
Omorix
Email: privacy-policy@omorix.com
Website: https://www.omorix.com
3. Information We Collect
When you create and use a Shared Timer account, we may collect the following information:
Account Information
- Username
- Display nickname
- Password (stored only as a secure Argon2id password hash)
Passwords are never stored in plain text.
Authentication Data
To keep you signed in, Shared Timer creates secure authentication sessions.
This includes:
- Session identifiers
- Session expiration information
Authentication tokens are securely generated and only cryptographic hashes are stored on the server.
Timer Data
To provide the service, Shared Timer stores information such as:
- Timer names
- Timer durations
- Timer ownership
- Timer memberships
- Runtime state
- Notification preferences
- Share codes
- Creation and modification timestamps
This information is required for synchronized timers across multiple devices.
Device Information
If you enable notifications, Shared Timer stores:
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) registration token
- Device platform
This information is used solely for delivering push notifications when shared timers start.
Server Logs
The server automatically records technical information necessary for operation and security, including:
- IP address
- Date and time
- Requested endpoint
- HTTP status
- Technical diagnostic information
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
4. How We Use Your Data
Your information is processed solely to:
- create and manage your account
- authenticate users
- synchronize timers
- manage timer memberships
- deliver optional push notifications
- secure the service
- detect abuse
- improve reliability and stability
We do not use your information for advertising or profiling.
5. Push Notifications
If you enable notifications, Shared Timer uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to notify you when a shared timer starts.
The FCM registration token is stored only for delivering notifications and can be removed by unregistering your device or logging out.
Firebase is operated by Google and processes data according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Personal data is only shared where technically necessary, including:
- hosting providers
- Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notification delivery
- authorities where required by applicable law
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations.
Examples include:
- Account information until the account is deleted
- Timer data until deleted by users
- Session information until expiration or logout
- Push notification tokens until removed or replaced
- Server logs for a limited period for security purposes
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
These include:
- encrypted HTTPS connections
- secure password hashing (Argon2id)
- secure session management
- access controls
- regular security updates
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction
- request deletion
- restrict processing
- object to processing where applicable
- request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact:
10. Children’s Privacy
Shared Timer is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International Data Transfers
Depending on the notification service used (Firebase Cloud Messaging), certain technical information may be processed outside the European Economic Area in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available on this website.
Last Update: 11 July 2026