Countdown Timer Pro - Privacy Policy
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Last Updated: November 2025
Version: 1.0.0

This privacy policy describes how Countdown Timer Pro ("the Script") handles data when used on your website.

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DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE
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Countdown Timer Pro is a client-side JavaScript library that runs entirely in the user's browser. It does not collect, store, or transmit any data to external servers.

**What Countdown Timer Pro Does:**
- Countdown Timer Pro is a pure client-side JavaScript library
- All calculations and rendering happen locally in the user's browser
- By default, no data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server
- No cookies are used
- No tracking or analytics are implemented by default

**Optional Features That Use localStorage (Opt-In, Disabled by Default):**
- **Conversion Optimization Feature** - If enabled, stores conversion data locally in browser localStorage (key: `countdown_timer_ai_data`) to track which timer variants perform best. This data is stored locally only and never transmitted to external servers.
- **Behavioral Targeting Feature** - If enabled, stores visitor type information locally in browser localStorage (key: `countdown_timer_visits`) to detect new vs returning visitors. This data is stored locally only and never transmitted to external servers.
- **Real-Time Sync Feature** - If enabled, uses browser localStorage as a fallback for cross-tab/window synchronization (key: `countdown_timer_sync_*`). This allows multiple browser tabs/windows to synchronize timer state locally. If a WebSocket server is configured, it may also connect to that server for multi-user synchronization across different devices/browsers.

**Important Notes About Optional Features:**
- All optional features are **disabled by default** - they only use localStorage if explicitly enabled by the website developer
- All localStorage data is stored locally in the user's browser only - no data is transmitted to external servers unless a WebSocket server is configured
- No personal information or identifiable data is stored - only anonymous event counters and timer state
- Users can clear localStorage data at any time through their browser settings
- Website owners should inform users if they enable these features in their privacy policy

**What We DO NOT Store or Transmit (By Default):**
- No personal information
- No user data
- No browsing history
- No analytics data
- No data sent to external servers (unless WebSocket server is configured)
- No cookies or tracking technologies

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THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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**jQuery Dependency:**
- Countdown Timer Pro requires jQuery 3.0+ to function
- jQuery may be loaded from a CDN (e.g., code.jquery.com) or hosted locally
- If jQuery is loaded from a CDN, please refer to jQuery's privacy policy for information about their data collection practices
- We recommend hosting jQuery locally to avoid any external dependencies

**No Other External Services:**
- Countdown Timer Pro does not use any other third-party services
- No analytics or tracking services are integrated
- No advertising networks are used
- No data is sent to the script developer's servers or any external monitoring services

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TIMER DATA
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**Timer Configuration:**
- Timer configuration (duration, colors, fonts, etc.) is set by the website developer in JavaScript code
- This configuration is visible in the website's source code and is not stored anywhere

**Timer Display:**
- The timer displays time calculations based on the current date/time and the configured countdown/countup settings
- All calculations are performed locally in the browser
- No timer data is stored or transmitted

**Expire Actions:**
- If expire actions (hide, redirect, show message) are configured, these actions execute locally in the browser
- No data about timer expiration is transmitted to any server

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GDPR COMPLIANCE
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Countdown Timer Pro is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws:

**Data Collection (Optional Features):**
- By default, the script does not collect or process any personal data
- If optional features (Conversion Optimization, Behavioral Targeting, Real-Time Sync) are enabled, they may store anonymous data locally in browser localStorage
- Website owners should inform users if they enable these optional features
- No user consent is required for the basic timer functionality

**Data Subject Rights:**
- Since Countdown Timer Pro does not store or process any personal data, there are no data subject rights requests to process

**Data Processing Legal Basis:**
- Since no data is collected or processed, no legal basis is required

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USER RESPONSIBILITIES
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**Website Owner Responsibilities:**
- As the website owner, you are responsible for:
  - Disclosing any third-party services (e.g., jQuery CDN) used in your website's privacy policy
  - Obtaining necessary consents if required by applicable laws for any external resources loaded
  - Ensuring compliance with local privacy laws

**Privacy Policy Updates:**
- If you use Countdown Timer Pro on your website, you may want to note in your website's privacy policy that you use a client-side countdown timer script
- Since the script does not collect data, this is typically not required, but transparency is always recommended

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SECURITY MEASURES
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**Client-Side Security:**
- All code runs locally in the user's browser
- No server-side security considerations are required
- All timer calculations are performed client-side

**Code Integrity:**
- The script code is open and can be reviewed by website developers
- No obfuscated or hidden functionality is included

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CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We reserve the right to update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the script's functionality or legal requirements. Updates will be included in new script releases and documented in the CHANGELOG.txt file.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how Countdown Timer Pro protects data.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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For privacy-specific concerns or questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

**Script Developer:** Xtreme Code

For general script support, please refer to the script documentation or contact support through your purchase platform (Envato CodeCanyon).

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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- jQuery Privacy Policy: https://jquery.org/privacy-policy/
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): https://gdpr.eu/

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IMPORTANT NOTES
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1. **This privacy policy applies only to Countdown Timer Pro script data.** Your website may collect and process additional data through other scripts, plugins, or services. Please review your complete privacy policy for all data processing activities.

2. **Third-party services** (jQuery CDN, etc.) have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data. We encourage you to review these policies when configuring script dependencies.

3. **Compliance with local laws** is the responsibility of the website owner. This privacy policy provides general guidance but does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a legal professional for specific compliance requirements in your jurisdiction.

4. **Hosting and CDN services** used to deliver the script files may collect access logs. Please refer to your hosting provider's privacy policy for information about their data collection practices.

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