Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Time Online ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used and disclosed by Time Online. The Policy applies to our website located at https://time-online.net and its associated subdomains (collectively, our "Service"). You signify you have read, understood and agreed to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information by accessing or using our Service. We use your data to provide and improve the Service. You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy by using this service. Terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Service unless explicitly defined otherwise.

The Policy has been designed to ensure Time Online users of the fidelity of our data stewardship practices and the robustness of our privacy standards. It aims to meet the highest standards of privacy and data protection.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• IP address (partially stored, primarily for determining location and timezone)
• Browser and device information
• Cookies and usage data
• Geographic location (at a city/region level only)
• Time zone information

2.2 Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

2.3 Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies only when you provide explicit consent. For essential site functionality, we use browser localStorage to store preferences and settings, which is not the same as cookies and does not send any data to our servers. LocalStorage items are stored directly in your browser.

If you consent to analytics, cookies and similar tracking technologies may be used to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Without analytics consent, no cookies will be used on our site.

Examples of data storage we use:

• LocalStorage Items: These items are stored directly in your browser and are essential to provide you with services available through our website and to enable you to use certain features of our website. These include storing your timezone, preferences, and settings. Unlike cookies, localStorage items are not sent to our servers with each request.
• Statistics/Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about traffic to our website and how users use our website. These may track how long you spend on the website, what pages you visit or your location. This helps us to understand how we can improve our website and track website performance. We use PostHog to collect this information (with explicit consent), and all PostHog data is housed in the European Union (EU).
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They are usually placed to recognize your browser and device when you visit a website. We maintain this category for potential future integration with advertising partners.

3. Use of Data

Time Online uses collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To notify users about changes to our Service
• To allow users to participate in interactive features of our Service when they choose to do so
• To provide customer care and support
• To provide analysis or valuable information so we can improve the Service
• To monitor the usage of the Service
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues
• To provide users with accurate time information based on their location and timezone
• To remember user preferences and settings
• To analyze traffic patterns and user engagement to enhance user experience

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under GDPR

Time Online's legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it if you are located in the EU.

Time Online may process your Personal Data because:

• We need to enact a contract with you
• You have given us permission to do so
• The processing is in our legitimate interests and it's not overridden by your rights
• To comply with the law

3.2 Retention of Data

Time Online will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (such as if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Time Online will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is retained for a period of six months. Some data might be retained to strengthen site security or to improve the functionality of our Service. The maximum retention period is 24 months.

Specifically:

• Partial IP data and basic location information is stored in cache for up to 30 days
• Consent preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage until explicitly changed
• Analytics data is retained according to our configured retention period, typically 6 months

4. Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, 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.

Time Online will take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

All data is stored in the EU in compliance with GDPR requirements.

5. Analytics

Third-party Service Providers may be used to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

5.1 PostHog Analytics

We use PostHog analytics to measure site performance and visitor behavior. This service operates using cookies and collecting information such as IP addresses, browser information, pages visited, time spent on pages and other usage data.

PostHog analytics are activated with explicit consent through our cookie consent management system. No data will be collected for PostHog analytics purposes if no consent is given.

5.2 Ahrefs Analytics

We use Ahrefs analytics by default to collect basic site statistics. Ahrefs analytics is completely anonymous and does not collect any personal information at any point. It only provides us with aggregated data about site usage to help us improve our service. Importantly, Ahrefs does not use cookies to track users.

Since Ahrefs analytics is anonymous, doesn't use cookies, and does not collect personally identifiable information, it operates by default and does not require explicit consent through our cookie management system.

6. Disclosure of Data

6.1 Legal Requirements

Time Online may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary:

• To comply with a legal obligation
• To protect and defend the rights or property of Time Online
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
• To protect against legal liability

6.2 Business Transfers

Your Personal Data may be transferred if Time Online is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

6.3 Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. Third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf. They are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

7. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, however. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you use our Service. We use industry-standard encryption protocols when transmitting sensitive information. Our servers are protected by firewalls and are continuously monitored for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.

Any personal information you provide is stored in secure databases protected by multiple layers of access controls. All information information is treated as confidential. Only authorized personnel have access to personal information.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

We want all users to be fully aware of all of their data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

8.1 GDPR Rights

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have certain data protection rights. Time Online takes all reasonable steps to allow EEA residents have the right to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of their Personal Data.

You have the following data protection rights:

• The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you.
• The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
• The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
• The right to withdraw consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where Time Online relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

8.2 CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the "Shine The Light" law, permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes. This includes the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. Such requests can be made free of charge once a year. Please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below if you are a California resident and would like to make such a request.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California and have a registered account with the Service, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Service. Please contact us using the contact information provided below to request removal of such data. The email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California should be included. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Service. Please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our systems.

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

Please send your request to the contact details provided in the "Contact Us" section to exercise your rights described above. We respond to all requests within 30 days.

You can directly manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Management system accessible via the Cookie Settings button at the bottom of this page. This allows you to enable or disable statistics and marketing cookies at any time.

9. Cookies and LocalStorage

Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Our site primarily uses browser localStorage for essential functionality, which unlike cookies, is stored directly in your browser and not sent to our servers.

9.1 Types of Storage We Use

• LocalStorage Items: These items are stored in your browser for essential website functionality. They enable features such as remembering your preferences and settings. They do not gather any information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet. These include:
  • Items that store your timezone and regional preferences
  • Items that maintain your session state and settings
  • Items that store your cookie consent preferences
• Statistics/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, but are only used with your explicit consent. This includes the pages you visit and which links you click on. All of the data is anonymized and cannot be used for identification purposes. These cookies help us improve website functionality and user experience. These include:
  • Analytics cookies that track user behavior and site performance (only with consent)
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers. These are currently not actively used on our site but may be implemented in the future with explicit consent only.

9.2 Managing Preferences

Preferences can be managed through our Cookie Consent Management (CCM) system. It can be accessed at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings button at the bottom of this page. The CCM allows you to:

• View detailed information about data storage we use
• Enable or disable statistics and marketing cookies
• Update your preferences at any time

Most web browsers also allow control of cookies and localStorage through browser settings. You can visit sites such as aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org to find out more about cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children").

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. Please contact us if you are a parent or guardian and your children have provided us with Personal Data. We take steps to remove that information from our servers if we become aware we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent.

This information will be immediately deleted from our servers in the event we discover a child under 13 has provided us with personal information. Please contact us if you are a parent or guardian and you are aware your child has provided us with personal information. All necessary actions will be taken.

11. 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.

A prominent notice on our Service will be made prior to the change becoming effective. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

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.

Continued use of the Service following the posting of changes to this policy is deemed as acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

Please contact us if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:

• By email: admin@time-online.net
• By visiting the contact page on our website

We respond to all inquiries within 30 days.