Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Your Privacy Matters
We at Timers take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our time tracking and countdown service. We're committed to GDPR compliance and transparency - no hidden practices, no data selling, no surprises.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you use Timers, we automatically collect:
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click behavior, referring website
- Local Storage: Your customized counter settings (stored in your browser only)
Information You Provide
When you contact us, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Message content and subject
- Any additional information you choose to share
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain Timers functionality
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do NOT sell your data. We do NOT share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do NOT track you across other websites.
Data Storage and Security
Where Your Data Lives
All data is stored on servers located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, within the European Union. We use Cloudflare's infrastructure, ensuring GDPR compliance and high security standards.
Your counter customizations are stored locally in your browser and never leave your device unless you share a bookmarked URL.
How We Protect It
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Automated backups with encryption
Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Timers uses minimal cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences)
- Local Storage: Stores your counter customizations locally in your browser
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Counter.dev to understand service usage (with anonymized data)
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites to show personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences through your browser settings or Google's ad settings.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction
Request limitation on how we process your data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@timers.to
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Contact Form Data: Stored for up to 2 years after your last message
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 14 months
- Technical Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate legal purposes.
Third-Party Services
Timers may use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Hosting and CDN services (GDPR compliant, EU servers)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our service (anonymized IP addresses)
- Counter.dev: Privacy-friendly analytics without personal data collection
- Google AdSense: Advertising service that displays relevant ads. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
These services are carefully selected for their GDPR compliance and strong privacy practices. They process data only as necessary to provide their services.
Children's Privacy
Timers is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your data is stored and processed within the European Union (Germany). We do not transfer personal data outside the EU. If we ever need to do so in the future, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and obtain your explicit consent where required.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Continued use of Timers after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: hello@timers.to
Phone: +49 221 169 295 34
Dominic Mueller c/o Heysite GmbH
Neue Maastrichter Str. 13
50672 Köln, Germany
Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2-4
40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
www.ldi.nrw.de