Privacy Policy for Schengen Timer
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
This privacy policy describes how Sailing Starbuck ("we", "us", or "our") handles information in connection with your use of the Schengen Timer mobile application (the "App"). Your privacy is critically important to us, and the App has been designed from the ground up to respect it.
1. Information We Collect (and What We Don't)
The Schengen Timer app is designed to be a private, offline-first utility.
Information You Provide: The core function of the App requires you to input your travel dates (dates of entry into and exit from the Schengen Area). This information is essential for the App to calculate your stay and provide its service.
Data Storage: All travel date information you enter is stored securely and exclusively on your local device. We do not have access to this data, nor is it ever transmitted, backed up, or shared with our servers or any third party. The data remains on your device until you choose to delete it or uninstall the App.
Information We Do Not Collect: We do not collect any other personal information. The App does not require you to create an account, and we do not collect data such as your name, email address, location, or device identifiers.
Optional Section: Usage Data & Analytics: To help us improve the App, we may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics for Firebase. These services may collect anonymous usage data, including device type, operating system version, and in-app events (like button clicks). This data is aggregated and anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally. It is used solely for the purpose of identifying bugs and improving the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
To Provide App Functionality: The travel dates you enter are used exclusively to perform the calculations required to track your time in the Schengen Area, as is the App's core purpose.
To Improve Our App: (Only include this point if you use analytics) Anonymised usage data helps us understand how users interact with the App, allowing us to make improvements and fix issues.
3. Third-Party Services
The App relies on the standard services provided by the operating system and the Google Play Store.
We may use the following third-party services:
Google Play Services: Used for the distribution and updating of the App. You can view their privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics for Firebase: (If used) Used for collecting anonymous crash reports and usage statistics. You can view their policy here: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information within our App. However, as the data you provide is stored locally on your device, its security is directly linked to the overall security of your device. We recommend you use a passcode and other security features available on your device to protect it.
5. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
6. 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 within the App or on our Google Play Store listing. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@sailingstarbuck.com