Privacy Policy

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Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

worldclocks.app ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our time zone and weather application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

  • Location Data: Your approximate location (city/country) via IP address to provide relevant local time and weather
  • Usage Analytics: Page views, time spent on site, and feature usage through Google Analytics
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type for service optimization
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring websites

2.2 Information You Provide

  • Timezone Selections: Time zones you choose to display (stored locally on your device)
  • App Preferences: Display settings, language preferences, and customizations
  • Contact Information: Only if you contact us directly via email

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Core Functionality: Displaying accurate time zones and weather for your location
  • Service Improvement: Understanding usage patterns to enhance features
  • Analytics: Measuring website performance and user engagement
  • Technical Support: Responding to inquiries and troubleshooting issues
  • Security: Protecting against abuse and ensuring service stability

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: For website usage analytics and performance monitoring
  • OpenWeatherMap API: For weather data (shares location coordinates)
  • IP Geolocation Service: For detecting your approximate location

4.2 Data Sharing Limitations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and security
  • In case of business transfer or merger

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device:

  • Timezone preferences and customizations
  • Display settings and language choices
  • Recently accessed time zones
  • Weather cache (temporary, expires in 30 minutes)

5.2 Security Measures

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Minimal data collection principle
  • Regular security reviews and updates
  • No storage of sensitive personal information

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we collect
  • Deletion: Clear your local browser data and analytics history
  • Opt-out: Disable location services in your browser
  • Correction: Update any information you've provided
  • Portability: Export your locally stored preferences

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser storage technologies:

  • Local Storage: To save your timezone and display preferences
  • Session Storage: For temporary data during your visit
  • Analytics Cookies: Via Google Analytics (you can opt-out through browser settings)

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Our service may use third-party providers located in different countries. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

  • Local Data: Stored until you clear browser data
  • Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics per their policies
  • Weather Cache: Automatically deleted after 30 minutes
  • Log Data: Retained for security purposes for up to 12 months

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

  • Legitimate Interest: Providing core app functionality and service improvement
  • Consent: Analytics cookies and optional data collection
  • Necessary for Service: Location detection for time zone accuracy

12.2 Your GDPR Rights

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics at any time

12.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

13. Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Cookie Settings: Use the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
  • Browser Settings: Configure cookie preferences in your browser
  • Opt-out Links: Google Analytics opt-out available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

14. Data Protection Officer

For data protection inquiries, you may contact our designated representative:

Email: kushnerdigital@gmail.com

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15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: kushnerdigital@gmail.com

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