1. Introduction

Welcome to TimeAcross ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website TimeAcross.com (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the service.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the Service depends on the content and materials you use, and includes:

• Usage Data: When you use TimeAcross, certain information is stored locally in your browser (LocalStorage) to enhance your user experience. This includes your selected world clocks, 24-hour format preference, simulation mode preference, theme selection, and Pomodoro timer settings. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about your use of the Service, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with features. This data helps us understand how our users engage with the app and improve its functionality. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Contact Form Submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your first name, last name, email address, subject, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries or feedback.

We do not require user accounts, and therefore do not collect personal registration information like usernames or passwords beyond what is submitted via the contact form.

3. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Service to:

• Improve our Service and your user experience (through analytics and LocalStorage preferences).
• Respond to your comments, inquiries, and provide customer support via the contact form.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Service.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. The information collected is used as follows:

• Contact Form Submissions: Information submitted through the contact form is sent via email (using Resend as an email service provider) to our designated support email address to address your query. Resend's privacy policy can be found on their website.
• Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics, which collects and processes data according to its own privacy policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TimeAcross primarily uses LocalStorage to save your preferences directly in your browser. We use Google Analytics, which may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us (e.g., contact form submissions are transmitted over HTTPS), please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact form available in the header of our website.