Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Dace, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Detention Timer mobile application and the website daceinc.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Phone number: We collect your mobile phone number to send you SMS messages containing deep links to the Detention Timer app and one-time verification codes for account authentication.
• Load and detention data: Information related to loads you are linked to and detention time tracked through the app.
• Device information: Basic device information necessary for delivering deep links and ensuring app compatibility.
• Usage data: Information about how you interact with our app and services to improve functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you SMS messages with deep links so you can open the Detention Timer app and link loads to yourself.
• Send you one-time verification codes via SMS to authenticate your identity when signing in.
• Provide, maintain, and improve the Detention Timer service.
• Track detention time accurately for your records.
• Communicate with you about your account or our services.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. SMS Messaging

By providing your phone number, or having it provided on your behalf by a carrier or broker with whom you have an existing business relationship, you consent to receive SMS messages from Dace, Inc. related to the Detention Timer service. These messages include deep links that allow you to open the app and link loads to yourself, as well as one-time verification codes for account authentication. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. For details on our SMS practices, including how to opt out, please see our SMS Policy.

5. Information Sharing

No mobile data or phone numbers will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes at any time. Mobile information is used solely to deliver transactional SMS messages directly related to your use of the Detention Timer service.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our services (e.g., SMS delivery providers such as Twilio). These vendors are contractually prohibited from using mobile data for marketing or promotional purposes.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of SMS messages at any time (see our SMS Policy).

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Dace, Inc.
Email: michael@detentiontimer.com
Website: daceinc.net