# Privacy Policy for Almostime
**Effective Date: February 12, 2026**
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## OVERVIEW
Almostime is a visual countdown timer app designed for young children aged 2-5, intended to be used under parental supervision. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and families who use our app.
This app is designed to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable children's privacy regulations.
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## DATA COLLECTION
**Almostime does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.**
- ✓ No account registration required
- ✓ No analytics or tracking technologies
- ✓ No cookies or similar technologies
- ✓ No data transmitted to external servers
- ✓ All app data stays locally on your device
- ✓ No third-party advertisements
- ✓ No external links to websites or social media
- ✓ No location tracking
- ✓ No camera or microphone access
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## IN-APP PURCHASES WITH PARENTAL GATE
Almostime offers optional in-app purchases to unlock premium timer themes and customization options.
**Parental Gate Protection:**
- All in-app purchases are protected by a parental gate mechanism
- The parental gate requires an adult to complete a simple verification before any purchase can proceed
- This prevents unintended purchases by children
**Payment Processing:**
- All purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store
- We do not have access to your payment information
- Apple's standard purchase verification applies
- Purchases can be managed through your Apple ID settings
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## CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Almostime is specifically designed for children aged 2-5 years old, used under parental supervision.
**Our Commitment:**
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children, including but not limited to:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Photos or videos
- Location data
- Device identifiers
- Any other personal information
**COPPA Compliance:**
This app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We:
- Do not collect personal information from children
- Do not allow children to make their information publicly available
- Do not use or disclose personal information collected from children
- Provide parents with control over their children's use of the app
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## PARENTAL CONTROLS AND SUPERVISION
**Parental Control:**
Parents and guardians maintain full control over:
- App settings and timer configurations
- Theme selections and customization
- In-app purchase authorization (protected by parental gate)
- All locally stored preferences
**Recommended Supervision:**
We recommend that parents or guardians:
- Set up the app before giving it to children
- Supervise children's use of the app
- Control access to in-app purchases through device settings
- Review the app's functionality to ensure it meets their needs
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## DATA STORAGE
**Local Storage Only:**
All app data is stored locally on your device, including:
- Timer preferences
- Selected themes
- App settings
- Purchase records (managed by Apple)
**No Cloud Sync:**
- We do not sync data to cloud services
- Data is not backed up to our servers
- Uninstalling the app will delete all local data
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## YOUR RIGHTS
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
- **Review:** Request information about what data (if any) we have collected
- **Delete:** Remove all app data by uninstalling the app from your device
- **Control:** Manage all app settings and preferences
- **Inquire:** Contact us with any questions or concerns about privacy
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## THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
**Apple App Store:**
The only third-party service we use is Apple's App Store for:
- App distribution
- In-app purchase processing
- Purchase receipt validation
Apple's Privacy Policy applies to their services: <https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/>
**No Other Third Parties:**
We do not integrate any other third-party services, including:
- Analytics services
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms
- Data collection tools
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## UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
**Notification of Changes:**
- We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the App Store update notes
- Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
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## CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
**Email:** [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
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## LEGAL COMPLIANCE
This app and privacy policy comply with:
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - United States
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union (where applicable)
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines for Kids Category apps
- Other applicable children's privacy laws and regulations
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**Last Updated: February 12, 2026**
© 2026 Almostime. All rights reserved.
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# 我數到三 隱私權政策
**生效日期：2026 年 2 月 12 日**
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## 概述
我數到三 是專為 2-5 歲幼兒設計的視覺倒數計時器應用程式，建議在家長監督下使用。我們致力於保護使用本應用程式的兒童和家庭的隱私。
本應用程式遵守《兒童線上隱私保護法》(COPPA) 及其他適用的兒童隱私法規。
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## 資料收集
**Almostime 不會收集、儲存或傳輸任何個人資料。**
- ✓ 無需註冊帳號
- ✓ 不使用分析或追蹤技術
- ✓ 不使用 Cookie 或類似技術
- ✓ 不向外部伺服器傳輸資料
- ✓ 所有應用程式資料僅儲存在您的裝置上
- ✓ 無第三方廣告
- ✓ 無外部網站或社群媒體連結
- ✓ 不追蹤位置資訊
- ✓ 不存取相機或麥克風
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## 附家長閘門保護的應用程式內購買
我數到三 提供可選的應用程式內購買功能，用於解鎖進階計時器主題和自訂選項。
**家長閘門保護：**
- 所有應用程式內購買均受家長閘門機制保護
- 家長閘門要求成人完成簡單的驗證才能進行任何購買
- 這可防止兒童意外購買
**付款處理：**
- 所有購買完全由 Apple 透過 App Store 處理
- 我們無法存取您的付款資訊
- 適用 Apple 的標準購買驗證
- 可透過您的 Apple ID 設定管理購買項目
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## 兒童隱私
我數到三 專為 2-5 歲兒童設計，建議在家長監督下使用。
**我們的承諾：**
我們不會故意收集兒童的任何個人資訊，包括但不限於：
- 姓名
- 電子郵件地址
- 照片或影片
- 位置資料
- 裝置識別碼
- 任何其他個人資訊
**COPPA 合規性：**
本應用程式遵守《兒童線上隱私保護法》(COPPA)。我們：
- 不收集兒童的個人資訊
- 不允許兒童公開其資訊
- 不使用或披露從兒童處收集的個人資訊
- 讓家長能夠控制其子女對應用程式的使用
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## 家長控制與監督
**家長控制：**
家長和監護人可完全控制：
- 應用程式設定和計時器配置
- 主題選擇和自訂
- 應用程式內購買授權（受家長閘門保護）
- 所有本地儲存的偏好設定
**建議監督：**
我們建議家長或監護人：
- 在將應用程式交給兒童之前先進行設定
- 監督兒童使用應用程式
- 透過裝置設定控制應用程式內購買的存取權限
- 檢視應用程式的功能以確保符合其需求
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## 資料儲存
**僅限本地儲存：**
所有應用程式資料均儲存在您的裝置本地，包括：
- 計時器偏好設定
- 已選擇的主題
- 應用程式設定
- 購買記錄（由 Apple 管理）
**無雲端同步：**
- 我們不會將資料同步到雲端服務
- 資料不會備份到我們的伺服器
- 解除安裝應用程式將刪除所有本地資料
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## 您的權利
作為家長或監護人，您有權：
- **查看：** 要求了解我們收集了哪些資料（如有）
- **刪除：** 透過從裝置解除安裝應用程式來移除所有應用程式資料
- **控制：** 管理所有應用程式設定和偏好
- **詢問：** 就隱私問題聯絡我們
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## 第三方服務
**Apple App Store：**
我們唯一使用的第三方服務是 Apple 的 App Store，用於：
- 應用程式發佈
- 應用程式內購買處理
- 購買收據驗證
Apple 的隱私權政策適用於其服務：<https://www.apple.com/tw/legal/privacy/>
**無其他第三方：**
我們不整合任何其他第三方服務，包括：
- 分析服務
- 廣告網路
- 社群媒體平台
- 資料收集工具
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## 本政策的更新
我們可能會不時更新本隱私權政策，以反映我們做法的變更或法律原因。
**變更通知：**
- 我們將更新本政策頂部的「生效日期」
- 重大變更將透過 App Store 更新說明進行溝通
- 變更後繼續使用應用程式即表示接受更新後的政策
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## 聯絡我們
如果您對本隱私權政策或我們的隱私做法有任何疑問、疑慮或要求，請透過以下方式聯絡我們：
**電子郵件：** [email protected]
我們將在合理時間內回覆您的詢問。
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## 法律合規性
本應用程式和隱私權政策遵守：
- 《兒童線上隱私保護法》(COPPA) - 美國
- 《一般資料保護規範》(GDPR) - 歐盟（如適用）
- Apple App Store 兒童類別應用程式審查指南
- 其他適用的兒童隱私法律和法規
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**最後更新：2026 年 2 月 12 日**
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