Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Vault Timer ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Vault Timer mobile application (the "App") available on the Apple App Store.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with UK data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Data You Provide Directly

We collect minimal personal information. Specifically:

Data Collected Automatically

Data We Do NOT Collect

The following data is NOT collected by Vault Timer:

Privacy First: Vault Timer is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not use analytics, tracking libraries, or third-party SDKs that collect your data. Your workouts are your business.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any personal data we collect is used only for the following purposes:

We do not use your data for:

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We Do Not Share Your Data

Vault Timer does not sell, rent, lease, or share your personal data with third parties. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or data brokers.

iCloud Integration

If you enable iCloud backup in your iPhone settings (Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud), Apple automatically syncs your Vault Timer data to your iCloud account. This sync is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, not ours. We do not have access to data stored in your iCloud account.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required by law, such as:

In such cases, we will provide you with notice where legally permitted to do so.

5. Data Storage & Security

Where Your Data Is Stored

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data:

Limitations

While we employ security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we commit to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & UK Data Protection)

If You Are an EU/UK Resident

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data that we hold. Contact us at vaulttimer@gmail.com with your request.

Right to Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data. Since most of your data is stored locally on your device, you can update or delete it directly in the app.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. Since your data is stored locally on your device, you can delete it by:

If you need help, contact us at vaulttimer@gmail.com.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format. Contact us for assistance in exporting your data.

Right to Object

Since Vault Timer does not process data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making, this right has limited applicability.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at vaulttimer@gmail.com with your request. Please include:

We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

7. Data Retention

Workout Data

Your workout history, custom workouts, and preferences are retained until you delete them. You can delete individual workouts or all data by:

Optional Name

Your optional first name is stored locally and retained until you delete it or uninstall the app.

Support Emails

If you email us for support, we retain your email and correspondence for 12 months after the last contact for record-keeping and legal compliance purposes. You can request deletion of your email records by contacting us.

iCloud Data

If you use iCloud sync, data is retained according to Apple's iCloud retention policy. Deleting data from the app will also delete it from iCloud.

8. Children's Privacy

Vault Timer is not designed for children under 13 years old (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us at vaulttimer@gmail.com, and we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

Parents or guardians should supervise their children's use of the app and ensure it is age-appropriate for their child.

9. Contact Us About Privacy

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Data Protection Officer

If you are in the EU/UK and have unresolved privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK).

10. Terms of Use

License Grant

Vault Timer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes on your iPhone, subject to these Terms.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Intellectual Property Rights

All content in Vault Timer, including the App itself, logos, design, text, code, and voice packs, are owned or licensed by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content without prior written permission.

Limitation of Liability

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

You use the App at your own risk.

Assumption of Risk (Fitness/Health)

Vault Timer is a tool for tracking interval training workouts. It is not a medical device or fitness advice provider. You assume all risks associated with physical exercise. Consult a healthcare provider before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions.

We are not responsible for injuries or health issues arising from your use of the App or workouts you perform.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the App if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App immediately ceases.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of UK courts.

Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Vault Timer regarding the App. Any previous agreements or understandings are superseded.

Contact for Legal Matters

For questions about these Terms or to report violations, contact: vaulttimer@gmail.com

Last Updated: January 2024
Effective Date: January 2024

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are compliant with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, and Apple App Store guidelines.