TimeZonar privacy policy
TimeZonar is committed to protecting your privacy while providing the best timezone conversion experience. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our global timezone converter and related services. For questions about our services, visit our About page.
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Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, use our services, or contact us for support.
- Account information (username, email address, name)
- Timezone preferences and favorite locations
- Usage data and interaction patterns
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Personalize your experience with timezone preferences
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Protect against fraud and abuse
Data security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your password is encrypted using industry-standard methods.
Information sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this privacy policy or as required by law.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your account information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Third-party services
We use third-party services to improve our website performance and provide advertisements. Please review their privacy policies for more information about how they handle your data:
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@timezonar.com
Time zone data and cookies
TimeZonar uses essential cookies and local storage to provide our timezone conversion services effectively:
- Session cookies to maintain your login status and preferences
- Local storage for your favorite timezones and default settings
- Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our timezone features
- Performance cookies to optimize our world clock and conversion algorithms
We never sell your timezone preferences or usage patterns to third parties. All data is used solely to improve your experience with TimeZonar's global time management tools.
International data transfers
As a global timezone service, TimeZonar may transfer your data across international borders to provide accurate time conversion services. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws:
- Data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS protocols
- We maintain data processing agreements with all international partners
- Your timezone preferences remain secure regardless of server location
- We comply with GDPR for European users and similar laws worldwide
Data retention and time zone history
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our timezone services:
- Account information: Retained while your account is active
- Timezone conversion history: Stored for 12 months for service improvement
- Favorite timezone lists: Retained until you delete them or close your account
- Usage analytics: Anonymized and retained for 24 months
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@timezonar.com. We will process your request within 30 days and confirm when your data has been permanently removed. For more information about data practices, see our Terms of Service or contact our support team.