Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At Cooking Timer Online, we value your privacy above all. Our service is designed to be fully functional, fast, and completely private. We do not require users to create accounts, provide email addresses, or sign up for services.

2. Zero Server-Side Storage

Cooking Timer Online runs completely in your web browser (client-side).

• We do not run backend databases to track your usage, timers, or custom calculator settings.
• Any configuration preferences you set—such as light/dark mode theme, alarm volume settings, default sounds, or custom timer values—are stored locally in your browser's localStorage.
• This data never leaves your device and is not shared with us or any third parties. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser cache/cookies.

3. Standard Web Analytics & Logs

To maintain the performance and security of our Website, we may use standard, privacy-respecting hosting providers (such as Cloudflare Pages) which automatically log basic, non-identifying technical data. This may include:

• Anonymized IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referral URLs
• Date and time of requests

This technical data is processed strictly in an aggregated, anonymous format to prevent abuse, track site health, and optimize loading speeds.

4. Browser Notifications & Audio

Our Website uses standard HTML5 Web APIs to play alarm tones and display notifications.

• Audio API: We play audio tones entirely locally using the browser's audio context.
• Notification API: If you explicitly grant permission, our site can display local push notifications when a timer expires. These notifications are generated locally by your browser and do not involve remote push notification servers. We do not collect or store your push subscription tokens.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is safe for all audiences and does not knowingly collect or request personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, you can contact us at info@cooking-timer.online.