Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Alarm Click (alarmclick.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and browser-based time tools. By using Alarm Click, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Alarm Click is a personal project that provides free online alarm, timer, stopwatch, countdown, and world clock tools. We are committed to respecting your privacy and keeping your data safe.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally (On Your Device)

Alarm Click stores all alarm, timer, and tool settings locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. Locally stored data includes:

• Alarm time and sound preferences
• Timer and countdown settings
• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language selection
• Display customization settings (clock size, accent color, date visibility)

You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or site data for alarmclick.com.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Alarm Click, our web servers may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected to understand how our tools are used, improve performance, and maintain the security of our website.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

Alarm Click does not collect:

• Personal names, email addresses, or phone numbers (unless you contact us directly)
• Payment or financial information
• Location data beyond what is inferred from IP addresses
• Microphone, camera, or other device sensor data

3. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Service improvement: Understanding which tools are most used and how users interact with them helps us prioritize features and fix issues.
• Performance optimization: Monitoring page load times and errors to ensure a fast, reliable experience.
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, or unauthorized access to our services.
• Advertising: Serving relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks to support the free operation of Alarm Click.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies do not track you across other websites and are required for features like language selection and theme preference.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use privacy-respecting analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These analytics tools collect aggregated, anonymized data and do not create individual user profiles. We prioritize analytics solutions that respect user privacy and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

4.3 Advertising Cookies

Alarm Click may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can manage advertising cookie preferences through:

• Your browser's cookie settings
• The ad network's opt-out tools
• Industry opt-out platforms such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info)

4.4 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of Alarm Click.

5. Third-Party Services

Alarm Click may integrate with or link to third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. Third-party services we may use include:

• Advertising networks: To display ads and support the free operation of our tools.
• Analytics providers: To collect anonymized usage statistics.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs): To serve website assets quickly and reliably worldwide.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through Alarm Click. Our security practices include:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections to our website
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Minimal data collection — we only collect what is necessary
• Local storage of user preferences on your device rather than on our servers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Alarm Click is a general-audience website and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@alarmclick.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• Right to access: Request information about what data we hold about you.
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of any data we have collected. Since most data is stored locally on your device, you can delete it directly by clearing your browser data.
• Right to opt out: Opt out of non-essential cookies and tracking through your browser settings.
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@alarmclick.com.

9. International Users

Alarm Click is accessible worldwide and is available in 20 languages. If you are accessing Alarm Click from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using Alarm Click, you consent to such transfer and processing.

We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Alarm Click after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@alarmclick.com
• Website: alarmclick.com/contact