Privacy Policy

Introduction

TimeChange.org ("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 visit our website timechange.org (the "Website"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Report errors or provide suggestions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, date/time stamps
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session data, user preferences, analytics data

1.3 Geolocation Data

If you grant permission, we may access your precise geolocation to provide you with more accurate time change information for your area. You can disable location services at any time through your browser or device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Website
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Website
• Understand and analyze how you use our Website
• Develop new features, products, and services
• Communicate with you for customer service and support
• Send you updates and information about time changes
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Provide targeted advertisements (through third-party services)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Website. We use this information to improve our Website and services.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

4.3 Other Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, advertising, hosting)
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a Do Not Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT browser signals at this time.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]