Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

At StopwatchKit.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you use our website and online timing tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

StopwatchKit.com is designed to be a privacy-first service. Our timing tools (stopwatch, countdown timer, digital clock, interval timer, metronome, and split timer) operate entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not require you to create an account, register, or provide any personal information to use our core timing functionality.

If you choose to contact us through our contact form or email, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and will not use it for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit StopwatchKit.com:

Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
Device Information: Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), operating system, and screen resolution
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and general geographic location (country/region level, not precise location)
IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which may be used to derive general geographic location

This information is collected through standard web server logs and may include analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience:

Preference Storage: Some tools save your preferences locally in your browser (such as your preferred time format on the digital clock). This data never leaves your device and is stored only in your browser's local storage.
Analytics Cookies: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage patterns. These services may set cookies to track anonymous usage data.
Advertising Cookies: We may display advertisements through third-party services (such as Google AdSense). These services may use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing activity across websites.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality but will not prevent you from using our core timing tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: To deliver our timing tools and ensure they function properly across different devices and browsers
Improve Services: To analyze usage patterns, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, questions, or feedback when you contact us
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats to our website and users

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to understand website traffic and user behavior. These services collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to display ads based on your browsing activity. Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices or networkadvertising.org/choices.

External Links

Our website contains links to external sites such as time.gov and Wikipedia for educational and reference purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Importantly, because our timing tools operate entirely in your browser without sending timing data to our servers, your usage of the stopwatch, countdown timer, and other tools remains private to your device.

Children's Privacy

StopwatchKit.com is a general-audience website suitable for users of all ages, including children using our tools in educational settings. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our timing tools do not require any personal information input and can be used safely by children under parental or teacher supervision.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our Contact Us page.

International Users

StopwatchKit.com is accessible worldwide. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Significant changes to this policy will be prominently posted on our website or communicated through other appropriate channels.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

Your Consent

By using StopwatchKit.com, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.