Privacy Policy

Introduction

CountDown ("we," "us," "our," or "BlazeApps") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and associated services.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Event Data: Event names, dates, times, and descriptions you enter.
• Countdown Information: Categories, customizations, and display preferences for your countdowns.
• Notification Settings: Your preferences for reminders, notifications, and notification timing.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version for crash reporting and compatibility.
• Authentication Data: Anonymous Firebase authentication tokens used to sync your data securely.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Creating and managing your event countdowns
• Calculating time remaining until events
• Sending countdown reminders and notifications based on your preferences
• Syncing countdown data across your devices
• Providing premium features such as unlimited countdowns, custom widgets, notifications, and sharing
• Analyzing app performance and user engagement
• Fixing bugs and improving app stability

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Subscriptions & Premium Features

CountDown offers a free tier and premium subscription plans:

• Free Tier: 3 countdowns, basic countdown display
• Monthly: $2.99/month for unlimited countdowns, custom widgets, notifications, and sharing
• Yearly: $19.99/year for all premium features
• Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase for permanent premium access

Subscription data is processed securely through Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We do not store your payment information directly; it is managed by these platforms.

Notification Permissions

CountDown may request notification permissions to send you countdown reminders and event alerts. You can deny notification permissions at any time through your device settings or within the app. You can also customize which events send notifications and at what times.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. Your event data is stored securely in Firebase with appropriate access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you have security concerns, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your countdown data and event information as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Backup copies may take up to 30 days to be deleted.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your event and countdown data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Export your countdown history
• Disable analytics in app settings
• Disable notifications for specific events at any time

Children's Privacy

CountDown is intended for all ages. Parents are responsible for supervising children's use of the app. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided information without parental consent, we will delete such information upon request.

CCPA & California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@blazeapps.co.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of CountDown after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: