Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Bubble Timer ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (used for account authentication)
• Username (display name within the app)
• Profile avatar (optional, uploaded by you)

Timer Data

We store the timers you create, including:

• Timer names and durations
• Timer state (running, paused, stopped)
• Created and updated timestamps

Device Information

To enable push notifications and multi-device synchronization, we collect:

• Device identifiers
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens for push notifications
• WebSocket connection information for real-time synchronization

Social Features

If you use our sharing features, we collect:

• Friend relationships and friend requests
• Information about timers you share with other users
• Information about timers shared with you

Subscription Information

If you purchase a subscription through Google Play:

• Subscription status and purchase records
• Subscription expiration dates

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Bubble Timer service
• Send push notifications for timer alerts and shared timer notifications
• Enable timer sharing with friends
• Manage friend relationships and friend requests
• Process and manage subscription purchases
• Provide customer support
• Improve and optimize our services

How We Share Your Information

With Other Users

When you share a timer with another user, they can see:

• Your username
• Your profile avatar (if set)
• The timer name and current state

Service Providers

We use the following third-party services:

• AWS Cognito: User authentication and account management
• AWS DynamoDB: Data storage for timers, users, and app data
• AWS S3: Storage for user profile avatars
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notification delivery
• Google Play: Subscription billing and management

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Encryption of data at rest in our databases
• Secure authentication using AWS Cognito
• Regular security assessments and updates

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we delete your personal data as described in our Data Deletion Policy.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of push notifications through your device settings

To request deletion of your account, please follow the instructions in our Data Deletion Policy.

Children's Privacy

Bubble Timer is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Terms of Service

Your use of Bubble Timer is also governed by our Terms of Service, which describe your rights and responsibilities when using our service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the app's feedback feature.