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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Overview

Timecostify ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our iOS application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Hourly Wage Data: You provide your hourly wage information to calculate time costs of purchases.
  • Currency Preferences: Your selected currency settings for calculations.
  • Purchase Decision History: Records of your "Buy" or "Don't Buy" decisions for savings tracking.
  • Email Address: If you optionally provide your email address during onboarding to receive updates.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Your name, phone number, or physical contact information.
  • Financial account information.
  • Location data.
  • Photos or camera access.
  • Contacts or calendar information.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Technical Data: iOS version and device type for compatibility purposes.
  • App Performance Data: Crash reports and basic stability information to improve the app.
  • Usage Data: Anonymized analytics events (such as paywall interactions and calculation frequency) to help us improve app features and usability.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

  • Calculate time costs based on your hourly wage
  • Track your savings and spending decisions within the app
  • Ensure app compatibility with your iOS device
  • Fix crashes and improve app stability

We do NOT use your information for:

  • Marketing or advertising purposes
  • Profiling or behavioral analysis
  • Sharing with third parties for commercial purposes

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

  • All personal data (wages, decisions, preferences) is stored exclusively on your device using iOS's secure local storage
  • No cloud storage: Your personal financial information never leaves your device
  • No user accounts: We don't maintain user accounts or profiles on our servers

Security Measures

  • Data is protected by iOS's built-in security features
  • No transmission of sensitive personal data to external servers
  • App uses standard iOS data protection mechanisms

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Currency Exchange Rate Services

To provide current exchange rates, we may access:

  • Public currency exchange rate APIs (such as exchangerate-api.com or similar free services)

Important Limitations:

  • These services only receive anonymous requests for current exchange rates
  • Your personal wage data, purchase decisions, and financial information are NEVER transmitted to these services
  • Only standard technical information (device type, request timestamp) may be shared as part of normal API usage

Apple Services

  • App Store Connect: Apple may collect anonymized app performance statistics
  • Crash Reporting: iOS may collect crash reports to help us fix bugs

You can control these through iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements

Third-Party Analytics Services

We use Mixpanel for product analytics to understand app usage and improve stability.

We do NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Share personal information with advertisers
  • Integrate with social media platforms

Your Rights and Control

Data Access and Control

  • Full Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app settings
  • Data Export: You can view all stored data within the app
  • Data Deletion: You can:
    • Clear specific data through app settings
    • Reset all data through the app
    • Delete all data by uninstalling the app

Privacy Controls

  • iOS Privacy Settings: Control system-level privacy permissions
  • App Settings: Manage your data and preferences within the app
  • No Account Required: Since there are no accounts, no additional privacy controls are needed

Data Retention

  • Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
  • No Server Data: Since we don't store data on servers, there are no server-side retention periods
  • Automatic Deletion: All data is automatically removed when you uninstall the app

International Users and Data Transfer

Since all personal data is stored locally on your device:

  • No international data transfers occur
  • Your data remains in your physical location
  • Currency conversion requests are made to public APIs but contain no personal information

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Timecostify is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Legal Compliance

Required Disclosures

We may disclose information only if required by law, such as:

  • Valid legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
  • Protection of our legal rights
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
  • Protection of user safety

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on legitimate interest for app functionality
  • Data Subject Rights: You have rights to access, rectify, and delete your data (all achievable through app controls)
  • Data Controller: We act as the data controller for the limited data we process

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

  • We do not sell personal information
  • You have the right to know what personal information we collect
  • You can request deletion of personal information (through app controls or uninstalling)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

  • The "Effective Date" will be updated
  • Material changes will be communicated through app updates
  • Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Since Timecostify processes minimal data locally, most privacy questions can be resolved through the app's settings or by reviewing this policy.

Compliance Statements

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • iOS App Privacy Requirements
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Effective Date: This privacy policy was last updated on January 23, 2026 and applies to all users of Timecostify.