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 (LocalStorage): When you use TimeAcross, certain information is stored locally in your browser's LocalStorage to enhance your user experience and remember your preferences. This includes your selected world clocks, "Time Across" mode preference, theme selection, Pomodoro timer settings, and Time Tracker data. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. User preferences related to cookie consent are also stored in LocalStorage.
• Analytics Data (via Google Analytics): 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. Google Analytics uses cookies to perform this tracking.
• Advertising Data (via Google AdSense): We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Contact Form Submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your first name, last name, email address, selected category, subject, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries or feedback and is processed via Resend.

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.
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Manage cookie preferences and consent.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information submitted through the contact form to outside parties, except as necessary to provide the service (e.g., to Resend for email delivery). The information collected by third-party services 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.
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
• 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 uses LocalStorage to save your application preferences (world clocks, themes, timer settings, time tracker data, cookie consent choices) directly in your browser. We also integrate with third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising purposes.

We provide a cookie consent banner to inform you about our use of cookies. By clicking "Accept" on the banner, or by continuing to use the site after the banner is displayed, you consent to our use of these cookies as described in this policy and our banner. You can typically manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

• For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

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 or by emailing the address specified in our Terms of Use.