Privacy Policy for Talking Clock
Effective Date: July 20, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Talking Clock (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
Talking Clock stores the following information locally on your device only:
- App Settings: Your preferences for time announcement frequency, voice selection, volume levels, silent hours configuration, clock face style, and theme preferences
- Onboarding Status: Whether you have completed the initial app setup
- Purchase Information: Records of in-app purchases for premium features (processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
- We do not collect any personal information
- We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal data
- We do not track your location
- We do not collect usage analytics or behavioral data
- We do not use third-party tracking or advertising services
- We do not transmit any data from your device to our servers
The information stored locally on your device is used solely to:
- Maintain your app preferences and settings
- Provide time announcements according to your configured schedule
- Display your preferred clock face and theme
- Enable premium features if purchased
- Update home screen widgets with current time information
Data Storage and Security
- All app data is stored locally on your device using secure system storage (SharedPreferences on Android, UserDefaults on iOS)
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- Your settings and preferences remain private to your device
- You can reset all app data by uninstalling the application
Text-to-Speech Functionality
Talking Clock uses your device’s built-in text-to-speech engine to announce the time. This functionality:
- Processes time information locally on your device
- Does not record or store spoken announcements
- Uses only your device’s system TTS capabilities
- Does not transmit any audio data externally
In-App Purchases
Talking Clock offers premium features through in-app purchases:
- Purchase transactions are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- We do not store payment information
- Purchase verification is handled through platform-specific systems
- Purchase status is stored locally on your device only
Talking Clock’s home screen widget feature:
- Displays current time and app status on your home screen
- Updates information locally without external data transmission
- Uses only device system time and your local app settings
Children’s Privacy
Talking Clock does not collect any personal information from users of any age. The app is designed to be privacy-safe for all users, including children under 13.
Third-Party Services
Talking Clock integrates with the following platform services:
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
- Device Text-to-Speech Engine: For time announcements (processed locally)
- Device Widget System: For home screen widgets (no data transmission)
These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.
Data Retention
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- Settings persist until you change them or uninstall the app
- No data expires or is automatically deleted by us
- You can reset all data by uninstalling and reinstalling the app
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all settings through the app’s settings screen
- Modify: Change any setting at any time through the app interface
- Delete: Remove all app data by uninstalling the application
- Export: Settings are not exportable as they contain only basic preferences
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:
- The updated policy will be included in app updates
- The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: asquare938@gmail.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Last Updated: July 20, 2025