Privacy Policy

FastTimer ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the FastTimer mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using FastTimer, you agree to the practices described here.

1 Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use FastTimer, you may choose to provide:

• Fasting data — start times, end times, fasting plans selected, and fasting goals.
• Health & lifestyle data — sleep logs, weight entries, alcohol-free day streaks, sugar-free day streaks, and processed-food-free day streaks.
• Challenge participation — your progress in community food challenges and leaderboard entries.
• AI Coach interactions — questions and messages you submit to the AI Fasting Coach.
• Account information (if you create an account) — display name and optional profile details.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the app, we may automatically collect:

• Device information — device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage data — features accessed, screens viewed, session duration, and in-app actions.
• Crash reports and diagnostics — error logs to help us identify and fix bugs.
• App version — to ensure you receive relevant updates and support.

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve the Service — deliver fasting timers, plans, sleep tracking, insights, and challenge features.
• Personalise your experience — remember your fasting plan preferences, streaks, and goals.
• Power the AI Coach — process your questions to generate relevant, science-backed responses.
• Analyse usage trends — understand how people use FastTimer so we can improve the app.
• Fix bugs and ensure stability — use crash reports and diagnostics to maintain a reliable experience.
• Communicate with you — respond to support requests or feedback you send us.

3 Data Storage & Security

3.1 Local Storage

By default, all fasting logs, sleep data, streaks, and personal health entries are stored locally on your device. This data does not leave your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.

3.2 Cloud Storage (If Enabled)

If you choose to enable account sync or cloud backup, your data is transmitted to and stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard encryption — TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest — to protect your data.

3.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements and prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose information as necessary.
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With your consent — we may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5 Third-Party Services

FastTimer may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

• Apple App Store / Google Play — for app distribution and in-app purchases. Their privacy policies govern data collected during those transactions.
• Analytics providers — we may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand aggregate usage patterns. These tools do not identify individual users.
• AI services — the AI Fasting Coach may be powered by a third-party AI provider. Questions you submit are processed to generate responses and are not used to train AI models or shared with other users.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through FastTimer.

6 Children's Privacy

FastTimer is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

7 Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8 Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account or request data deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Anonymised, aggregated data (which cannot identify you) may be retained indefinitely for analytics and product improvement purposes.

9 International Data Transfers

FastTimer is operated from Australia. If you are located outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The FastTimer website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences and settings, analyse website traffic and usage patterns, and improve website performance.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality but will not affect your use of the mobile app.

11 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the app or by other means. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of FastTimer after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.