Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to TimeFlip.live ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website and use our time zone conversion services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
TimeFlip operates as a client-side application, meaning most of our functionality happens directly in your browser. We do not require registration or personal information to use our core time zone conversion features. However, we may collect:
- Email addresses when you contact us voluntarily through our support channels
- Feedback and suggestions you choose to share with us
- Any other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit TimeFlip.live, we automatically collect certain technical information to improve our services:
- Usage Analytics: Page views, time spent on site, and feature usage patterns
- Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device information
- Network Information: IP address (anonymized), approximate location (country/region level only)
- Performance Data: Page loading times and technical error reports
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide accurate time zone conversions and maintain website functionality
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our user experience and features
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Technical Maintenance: To diagnose technical issues and ensure website security
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (such as hosting providers or analytics services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with advance notice)
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
TimeFlip uses minimal cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (cannot be disabled)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (can be disabled in browser settings)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your time zone selections and display preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
8. Children's Privacy
TimeFlip is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or through other communication methods. Your continued use of TimeFlip after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: timeflip.live@gmail.com
- Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.