Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
TakeoffTimer ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website (takeofftimer.com) and iOS app.
Information We Collect
Website:
- Location data (optional): When you use the departure calculator, you may share your location or enter an address. This is used solely to calculate driving time to the airport via Google Maps. We do not store your location.
- Flight search data: Flight numbers and routes you search for are sent to our server to look up flight information. We do not associate searches with your identity.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on page, device type). This data is anonymous and aggregated.
- Advertising cookies: If you see ads on our site, third-party vendors including Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads. See the Advertising section below for details and opt-out options.
iOS App:
- Trip data: Flight details, departure times, and countdown information are stored locally on your device using SwiftData. This data never leaves your device.
- Notifications: If you grant permission, we send local push notifications to remind you when to leave for your flight. These are generated on-device, not from a server.
- No account required: The app does not require you to create an account or sign in.
- No server communication: The iOS app does not send any data to our servers. All data stays on your device.
How We Use Information
- To calculate your personalized departure timeline
- To display live TSA wait times and flight information
- To send on-device notification reminders (iOS app)
- To improve the website through anonymous analytics
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. The only external services we use are:
- Google Maps API: To calculate driving directions and travel time (website only)
- FlightAware API: To look up flight schedules (website only, via our server)
- Google Analytics: Anonymous website usage analytics
- Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements (website only)
- Apple App Store: For subscription management (iOS app)
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. As part of this service:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to TakeoffTimer and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Data Storage and Security
Website searches are processed in real-time and not stored. iOS app data is stored locally on your device and optionally synced through your iCloud account (if you have iCloud enabled for the app). We do not have access to your on-device data.
Subscriptions (iOS App)
TakeoffTimer offers an optional yearly subscription for unlimited trip tracking. Subscriptions are managed entirely through Apple's App Store. We do not collect or store payment information. For subscription management, cancellation, and refund policies, please refer to Apple's terms at support.apple.com.
Children's Privacy
TakeoffTimer is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please email us at hello@takeofftimer.com.