Buddy Clock Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the iOS application "Buddy Clock" (hereinafter referred to as "the App") developed by Yang Ying (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us" or "our"). We attach great importance to user privacy protection and strictly comply with the Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, the App Store Review Guidelines, and other relevant laws and regulations. This policy clearly informs you of the rules governing the collection, use, and storage of user information, as well as your relevant rights.

Your use of the App constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read, understood, and agreed to all content of this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and the updated version will be published within the App and on this page without separate notice. We recommend that you check this page regularly for the latest version.

1. Information Collection and Usage

The App is a **local utility application** that **does not collect or upload any of your sensitive personal information**. It only collects and stores the following non-sensitive data locally on your device. All data is used solely to implement App functions and will not be shared with any third party:

1. App Usage Data: Including timer records, custom reminder settings, theme skin selections, and other usage preferences. This data is stored locally on your device to preserve your preferences and will be erased upon uninstallation of the App;
2. Basic Device Information: Such as device model and iOS system version. This information is retrieved locally only when the App launches to adapt functions and fix compatibility issues, and will not be uploaded to any server;
3. Permission Request Explanation: The App only requests the **Notification Permission** based on your usage needs (for timer reminders). You can disable this permission at any time in your phone's Settings > Buddy Clock, and disabling it will not affect the core timer functions of the App.

Special Note: The App does not have a registration/login function and does not require you to provide any personal identification information such as phone number, email address, or ID card number.

2. Information Storage

All data collected by the App is **stored exclusively locally on your iOS device**. No cloud servers are integrated, and we cannot access, view, or manage any of your data;
You can manage local data independently: Delete partial or all timer records in the App via Me > Data Management, or uninstall the App directly to clear all data;
Data Security: Since data is stored locally on your device, you are responsible for ensuring its security. We recommend that you avoid random system restorations or App uninstallation to prevent data loss.

3. Third-Party SDK Statement

The App **does not integrate any third-party SDKs** (including analytics SDKs, advertising SDKs, payment SDKs, etc.). There is no scenario where third-party SDKs collect or share user information, ensuring the privacy and security of your data.

4. User Rights

While using the App, you retain the following rights at all times:

1. Right to Data Access: View all your timer records and usage settings within the App at any time;
2. Right to Data Deletion: Delete partial or all local usage data at any time;
3. Right to Revoke Permissions: Disable the App's notification permission in your device's system settings at any time;
4. Right to Refusal: You may refuse non-core permission requests for the App without affecting the use of core functions;
5. Right to Uninstallation: Uninstalling the App completes the "account closure" process, and all local data will be permanently erased.

5. Updates to the Privacy Policy

Initial Effective Date of this Privacy Policy: [January 01, 2026]
Last Updated Date of this Privacy Policy: [January 01, 2027]
If this Privacy Policy is updated subsequently, we will publish the revised version on this page and within the App. The updated policy shall take effect on the date of publication.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, or need privacy-related technical support, please contact us through the following channels:
Official Email: yangying66528@gmail.com
Address: Chongqing, China
Response Hours: 9:00-18:00 on working days. We will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours.

7. Additional Terms

This App is a personal non-commercial utility. Any entity or individual is prohibited from tampering with, cracking, reselling the App in any form, or using the App to engage in illegal or regulatory-violating activities. We reserve the right to pursue legal liability for any violations of the foregoing provisions.