Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 18, 2026 • Effective Date: August 18, 2026
Privacy Summary at a Glance
At Tap Counter Online (accessible from tapcounteronline.com), your privacy is our top priority. We do not require accounts, we do not collect personal identifying information (PII), and all counter numbers, logs, and settings remain stored strictly on your local device.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
Because Tap Counter Online is engineered as a client-side utility, we do not collect:
- Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical mailing addresses.
- Passwords, login credentials, or social media profile data.
- Personal count tallies, repetition records, prayers, or timing speed results.
- Financial, payment, or credit card information.
2. Local Device Storage (LocalStorage)
To provide a seamless experience where your counter numbers are not lost when closing your browser tab or refreshing the page, our application uses standard HTML5 localStorage on your client device:
- Counter Values & Multi-Tabs: Active counts, custom steps, targets, and tab labels.
- Audio & Haptic Settings: Selected sound profiles (e.g. Mechanical, Bubble Pop, Thud) and mute toggle states.
- Theme Preference: Dark mode or light mode selection.
- Session History: Timestamped count milestones saved exclusively on your device for CSV export.
* Note: You can erase this data at any moment simply by using the in-app "Reset All" buttons or clearing your browser's site cookies and local storage.
3. Browser APIs & Hardware Permissions
Tap Counter Online accesses client-side hardware features strictly for immediate feedback:
- Web Audio API: Used exclusively to synthesize click acoustic frequencies directly in your browser's audio processor. We do not access or record your microphone.
- Vibration API (Haptics): Used on supported mobile devices to deliver brief haptic pulses (10ms to 40ms) upon button taps.
- Fullscreen API: Used when you activate Zen Mode (F hotkey) to maximize your workspace.
4. Cookies & Third-Party Advertising
Like most websites, we may utilize third-party partners (such as Google AdSense or standard analytics providers) to display non-intrusive advertisements that help fund server hosting and development:
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on tapcounteronline.com based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting AboutAds.info.
5. GDPR & CCPA Compliance Rights
We respect the privacy rights of all users, including those under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Access & Portability: You can export your session tally history at any time using the CSV export button.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can wipe all stored counters instantly via browser settings.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We provide full functionality to all users without requiring personal tracking.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Tap Counter Online does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Since our website requires no user registration or identity submission, it is safe for general audiences of all ages, including classroom and educational use.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us: