Privacy Policy

TimeSync is a multi-language, multi-track, multi-venue event timing system. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

In the event of your role on this site being an event organizer or admin, we use your basic contact info to create an account on the site.

  • Email Address: Used for authentication via Google OAuth
  • Name: First and last name from your Google profile
  • Profile Picture: Avatar image from your Google account

All users that login with the provided OTP code for an event: no information about you is captured or needed.

2. How We Use Your Information

Authentication & Security

  • Verify user identity through Google OAuth
  • Maintain secure access to authorized personnel only
  • Track user sessions for security purposes

Service Improvement

  • Monitor system performance and reliability
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality
  • Provide technical support when needed

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

Your information is only accessed by:

  • Authorized event administrators within your organization
  • Other participants in the same event (limited to name and role)
  • Technical support staff when providing assistance

4. Data Security

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Authentication: Secure Google OAuth integration
  • Access Control: Role-based permissions and secure access codes
  • Database Security: Secure PostgreSQL database with restricted access
  • Hosting: Secure cloud infrastructure via Vercel

5. Data Retention

  • Active Events: Data retained for the duration of the event
  • Completed Events: Event data retained for administrative purposes
  • User Accounts: Account information retained while account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: Data may be deleted after extended inactivity

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Services

Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth for authentication. Please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy for information about how Google handles your data.

Vercel Hosting

Our service is hosted on Vercel. Please review Vercel's Privacy Policy at https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

8. Children's Privacy

TimeSync is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: mark@yellow-llama.com

Support: Mark (+27 60 674 4541) or Paolo (+27 82 447 0957)

Website: https://timesync.live