Regatta Start Timer — Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Regatta Start Timer is a race-committee tool for running the starting sequence of sailing regattas (flags, countdown, recalls), recording finish times, and optionally sharing the live race status with a dashboard. It is available both as a website and as an Android app. We have designed it to collect as little as possible.

        In short: there are no accounts and we do not collect personal information.
        Voice recordings never leave your device unless you choose to share them, and the only data
        sent to our server is the race timing status you explicitly broadcast.
    

Voice Recordings

The app can record short voice memos — typically a finish boat reading out sail numbers — so they can be passed to the race office for scoring.

Recordings are captured and stored only on your device.
They are not transmitted to us or to any server and are not uploaded automatically.
A recording leaves your device only when you tap “Share” and choose a destination (for example a messaging or email app). From that point the file is handled by whichever app you selected, under its own terms.
The microphone is used only while you are actively recording. On Android, an ongoing notification is shown while recording continues so it is never hidden from you.
Recordings are not retained across app restarts unless you have shared or saved them yourself.

Live Race Sharing (optional)

If you turn on broadcasting, the app sends the current race status to our relay server so that a dashboard and any viewers you share a link with can follow along in real time. This data consists of:

The event name and race-area label you choose
Flag and countdown state, the schedule of races, and recorded start/finish times
Boat-class names you have configured (generic race information)

This contains no personal data — no names, no contact details, no location, and no account. Broadcasting is off by default and password-gated: you set the passwords that control who may publish and who may view. The relay only passes this status through to connected clients in real time; it is not stored long-term and is discarded once everyone disconnects. Connections to the relay are encrypted (TLS/WSS) on the website.

Information We Do Not Collect

No names, email addresses, or contact information
No user accounts or logins
No location data
No advertising identifiers, analytics, or third-party trackers

Data Stored on Your Device

Your race setup and preferences (such as the list of classes, scheduled races, and broadcast settings) are stored locally on your device or in your browser’s local storage. You can clear this at any time through the app or your browser/app settings.

Permissions (Android)

Microphone — only for the voice recorder described above.
Foreground service / notifications — so a recording can continue while the screen is off, with a visible ongoing notification.
Internet — only used for the optional live race sharing.

Children’s Privacy

The app is a tool for race officials and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from anyone, including children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be reflected here with a new “last updated” date.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at privacy@optitrack.co.