Last updated: June 4, 2026
TimeWarden: Watch Identifier (“TimeWarden”, “we”, “us”) is operated by TimeWarden AI, contactable at support@timewardenai.app. This policy explains what we collect, why, and who it is shared with.
| Data | Why | Stored where |
|---|---|---|
| Watch photos you scan or upload | To identify the watch and generate its collectible art | Sent to our server and the AI providers below; not retained after processing unless you save the watch to your collection |
| Email address (only if you create an account) | Sign-in and account recovery | Our database; password stored only as a salted scrypt hash |
| Your collection (watches you save) | To sync your collection across your devices | Our database |
| Anonymous device identifier (a token we issue) | To run the app before you create an account | Our database / your device |
| Subscription status and purchase token | To unlock Premium and enforce free limits | Our database + the app store |
| Usage counts (scans this period) | To enforce free-tier scan limits | Our database |
| Advertising identifier & ad-interaction data (free tier only) | To show ads that fund the free tier, via Google AdMob | Collected and processed by Google — see Advertising below |
We do not sell your personal data.
The free tier is supported by ads served through Google AdMob. To show ads, Google and its partners may collect and process your device’s advertising identifier (Android Advertising ID), coarse usage data, and ad-interaction data, as described in Google’s policies:
Consent (EEA/UK and other regulated regions): before any ad is requested we present Google’s certified consent (UMP) form, where you can accept or decline personalized ads. You can change or withdraw your choice anytime via Account → Privacy options. Premium subscribers see no ads.
When you scan a watch, the image is sent to these providers solely to identify and analyze it. Each processes it under its own terms and does not receive your account identity:
Our backend and database run on secure cloud infrastructure.
Subscriptions are processed by Google Play. We never see or store your card details. We receive only a purchase token, which we verify with Google to grant Premium.
Your collection and account persist until you delete them. You can delete your account and all associated data in-app via Account → Delete account; this erases your account row and collection. You can also request account & data deletion online or email support@timewardenai.app. Anonymous data is removed when you uninstall or reset the app.
TimeWarden is not directed to children under 13 (under 16 in the EEA) and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Depending on your region (GDPR/UK GDPR/CCPA), you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data, opt out of personalized advertising, and withdraw consent, by contacting support@timewardenai.app.
We may update this policy; material changes will be noted in the app or on this page, and the “Last updated” date above will change.