Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2026

ClockTools.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the ClockTools.com website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our free online timer and clock tools.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

ClockTools.com is designed to work without requiring any personal information. You do not need to create an account, log in, or provide your name, email, or any other personal details to use our tools. Any data you enter into our tools (timer settings, names for the random picker, billable hours entries, etc.) is processed entirely within your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit ClockTools.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

• Usage data - pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, and general interaction patterns
• Device information - browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• IP address - used for approximate geographic location (country/region level) and security purposes

This information is collected through analytics services and advertising partners as described below.

Local Storage

Some of our tools use your browser's local storage (localStorage) to save your preferences and data locally on your device. This includes:

• Theme preference (dark/light mode)
• Saved name groups in the Random Name Picker
• Billable hours entries and client data
• Timer presets and settings

This data is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Advertising

ClockTools.com is a free, ad-supported website. We use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our site. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to ClockTools.com and other websites. This is commonly referred to as interest-based or personalized advertising.

Our advertising partners may collect information such as:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages you visit on our site
• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google - Google Ad Settings
• NAI - Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• DAA - Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services collect information about your use of ClockTools.com, including which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site. This data helps us improve our tools and user experience. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.

Cookies

ClockTools.com and our third-party partners may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies - required for basic site functionality (e.g., theme preference)
• Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Advertising cookies - used by ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share non-personally identifiable information with:

• Advertising partners - to serve and measure ads on our site
• Analytics providers - to analyze site usage and improve our services
• Legal authorities - if required by law, regulation, or legal process

Children's Privacy

ClockTools.com is a general-audience website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our tools (such as the Classroom Timer) are designed for use in educational settings under adult supervision. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Data Security

Because ClockTools.com processes all tool data locally in your browser, the risk of data exposure is minimal. We do not store user-generated content on our servers. We use HTTPS encryption for all connections to protect data in transit.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• The right to know what data is collected about you
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of data collection for advertising purposes
• The right to access and port your data

Since we store no personal data on our servers, most of these rights are satisfied by default. For any data held by our advertising or analytics partners, please refer to their respective privacy policies and opt-out mechanisms linked above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of ClockTools.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@clocktools.com.