This policy is specifically for the users of 5minutetimer.co.uk, updated on March 10, 2026.

Introduction Welcome to 5 Minute Timer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at 5minutetimer.co.uk and use our productivity tools and Focus Hub.

Usage Data: We Collect non-personal data such as how many times the 5-minute timer or 25-minute timer is started, to improve our tool’s performance

Information We Collect We collect only the minimal data necessary to provide a high-quality user experience. This includes:

Usage Data: Technical information regarding how you interact with our timers (start, pause, reset).
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
IP Address: Processed for security, localisation, and basic analytics.

Cookies and Third-Party Advertising We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. In addition to essential cookies, we work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense and Ezoic.

Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google’s Use of Cookies: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to 5minutetimer.co.uk and/or other sites on the Internet.
Personalised Advertising: Our partners may use technology such as cookies and web beacons to collect information about your activities on this and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests.
Control: You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s My Ad Centre or the DAA WebChoices Tool. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, we use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to collect and manage your preferences regarding data collection and ad personalisation.

Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand user engagement. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information (visitor counts, popular pages). This data is used solely to improve our productivity services. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Protection (GDPR & CCPA) We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act. Depending on your location (including California under the CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:

Access the information we hold about you.
Request the deletion of your data.
Object to data processing.
Request data portability.
Right to opt out of the ‘sale’ or ‘sharing’ of personal information for targeted advertising

Platform Integrity & Security As of March 2026, we have implemented enhanced security protocols (Wordfence Extended Protection) to prevent automated spam and protect the integrity of user interactions.

Children’s Privacy 5 Minute Timer is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected this data, be sure to get in touch with us immediately.

Legal Disclaimer 5minutetimer.co.uk is a research-backed productivity hub founded by Dwayne, a behavioural science practitioner. Our tools are designed based on established protocols, such as the NASA-inspired 26-minute recovery window and Ultradian rhythms. The content on this site is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for licensed psychological or medical care.Contact Us For questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: Email: info@5minutetimer.co.uk