Privacy Policy

👋 Introduction

Welcome to Days Until! We're Days Until LTD ("we", "us", or "our"), and we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our countdown app and website (our "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

📊 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Event Details: Event names, descriptions, dates, and times for countdowns
• Categories & Tags: Custom categories and tags you assign to events
• Notification Preferences: When and how you want to be reminded
• App Settings: Theme preferences, time zones, display options
• Account Information: If you create an account for syncing across devices
• Calendar Integration: Calendar access permissions and imported events
• Photos & Media: Images you add to customize your countdowns
• Feedback & Support: Communications when you contact us for help

Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, model, operating system, app version, device ID
• Usage Analytics: Which features you use, time spent in app, countdown interactions
• Performance Data: App loading times, crash reports, error logs
• Location Data: Time zone information for accurate countdown calculations
• Notification Data: Delivery status and interaction with push notifications
• Network Information: IP address, connection type, network provider
• App Events: When you create, edit, or delete countdowns

🔧 How We Use Your Information

🤝 Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to provide and improve our app:

📱 App-Specific Features

Push Notifications

We use push notifications to remind you about upcoming events and milestones. You can control notification preferences in your device settings or within the app. We collect data about notification delivery and interaction to improve our service.

Calendar Integration

If you choose to integrate with your calendar apps (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, etc.), we may access and import event data to create countdowns automatically. This integration requires your explicit permission and can be revoked at any time.

Widget & Lock Screen Features

Our app may offer widgets and lock screen features to display countdowns. These features access your countdown data locally on your device and may cache information for quick display.

Photo & Media Access

You can add custom images to your countdowns. When you grant photo access, we only access images you specifically select. These images are stored with your countdown data and may be synced across your devices.

⏰ Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

🔒 Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. Your data is stored securely on Google's infrastructure with multiple layers of protection.

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: Data hosted on Google Cloud Platform with enterprise-grade security
• Device Security: Local data protected by your device's security features

⚖️ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

👶 Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our servers.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

🔄 Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

🔗 Third-Party Links & Integrations

Our app may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites and services.

📝 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the app or via email for significant changes
• Give you time to review changes before they take effect

📞 Contact Us