Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Overview
Visual Timer is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Analytics
We use Simple Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool. Simple Analytics:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal data
- Does not track you across websites
- Is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR
We only collect aggregate, anonymous data such as page views and referral sources to understand how our site is used.
Local Storage
Some features (like task lists and timer settings) use your browser's local storage to save your preferences. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not sent to any server
- Can be cleared by clearing your browser data
Contact Form
If you use our contact form, your email and message are processed by Formspree and sent to us. We only use this information to respond to your inquiry.
Advertising
We display ads through Google AdSense to support the free running of this site. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites
- Measure ad performance and reach
For visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we show a consent banner (powered by Google's Funding Choices) before any personalized advertising cookies are set. You can change your choices at any time by clicking "Privacy options" in the consent banner.
You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
California residents: under the CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Use the consent banner's privacy options to exercise this right.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.