Privacy Policy for TapWatch

Last updated: September 2026

TapWatch ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

TapWatch is designed with a privacy-first mindset:

• No Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not require accounts, logins, emails, names, or phone numbers.
• Local App Data: All your stopwatch laps, countdown timer presets, and session logs are stored locally on your device using an encrypted local SQLite database (Room). This data never leaves your device.

2. Third-Party Services & Analytics

To improve app stability, performance, and monetize free features, TapWatch integrates trusted industry-standard SDKs:

• Google AdMob: Displays banner or rewarded video ads. Google AdMob may collect and use advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID) and device information to serve relevant ads. Learn more about Google AdMob Privacy.
• Google Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: Collects anonymous telemetry, feature usage data, and crash reports to help us fix bugs and optimize app performance. Learn more about Firebase Privacy.
• Google Play In-App Billing: Handles secure payments for optional Pro upgrades. Payment transactions are processed directly by Google Play. We never store or access your credit card or financial data.

3. Device Permissions Used

• VIBRATE: Used to provide tactile haptic feedback and alarm vibration when timers finish.
• INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required for loading AdMob ads, processing Google Play Pro purchases, and logging anonymous crash reports.

4. Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at: support@tapwatch.app