Thank you for choosing "Meeting Timer", the ultimate productivity companion for your Google Meet calls. This Privacy Policy is designed to provide transparency regarding the collection, use, and sharing of user data by our Chrome extension and website.
Last Updated: October 4, 2025
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Chrome Extension Data
We would like to assure our users that "Meeting Timer" Chrome extension does not collect or store any data on external servers. All extension data is exclusively kept directly on the user's browser.
1.2 Website Data and Cookies
Our website (meetingtimer.io) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, including your cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, helping us improve content and performance.
Marketing Cookies: Google Tag Manager for marketing analytics and campaign tracking.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
2. How We Use Your Data
Extension Data: Used solely for improving the functionality and user experience of the "Meeting Timer" extension. It allows for personalization of the timer's position, meeting status updates, and timely alerts without relying on external servers.
Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and to improve our content and user experience.
Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on legitimate interest for analytics and website improvement, and with your consent for marketing cookies.
3. Cookie Management and Your Rights
Your Cookie Choices: You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our consent banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic website functionality.
Browser Controls: You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA): You have the right to access, rectify, delete, or port your personal data. Contact us at themeetingtimer@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
Chrome Extension: We want to emphasize that "Meeting Timer" extension does not share any user data with external parties. All information is processed and stored locally within the user's browser for privacy and security.
Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, which may collect anonymized data about your website usage. This data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy. We have configured these services to anonymize IP addresses and respect user privacy.
Data Processors: Google (for Analytics and Tag Manager) acts as a data processor under GDPR when processing your data on our behalf.
5. Data Retention and International Transfers
Extension Data: Stored locally in your browser indefinitely until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data.
Website Data: Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention periods (26 months). Cookie consent preferences are stored locally until you clear your browser data.
International Transfers: Some data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (including the United States) through our service providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
6. Security and Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
• Extension data remains local to your browser
• Website uses HTTPS encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited data collection principle - we only collect what's necessary
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. In-Product Disclosures
The extension provides in-product disclosures, such as status updates and favicon badge alerts, to keep users informed about the processing of their data within the extension.
9. Google API Services User Data Policy
Meeting Timer's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through the extension or website if required by law
• For significant changes affecting your rights, we may seek additional consent
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information and Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy and the use of "Meeting Timer", or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, please contact us at:
Email: themeetingtimer@gmail.com
Website: https://www.meetingtimer.io/contact
Response Time: We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
Supervisory Authority: If you are in the EU and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Accessibility of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is available at: https://www.meetingtimer.io/privacy
The policy is also accessible through our Chrome extension's popup and the Chrome Web Store listing page.