1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit timezoneconverter.co, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites
- Location Data: General location based on IP address (country/region level only)
- Timezone Detection: Your device's timezone setting for providing accurate conversions
Information You Provide
timezoneconverter.co does not require registration or personal information to use our time zone conversion tools. All time zone selections and conversions are processed locally in your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide accurate time zone conversions and detect your local timezone
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
3. Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
Important: This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and previous visits to this and other websites.
Google AdSense may collect and use the following information:
- Cookies and advertising identifiers
- IP address and location data
- Device and browser information
- Ad interaction data
- Previous website visits and interests
You can control ad personalization by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and user flow
- Device and browser information
- General demographic information
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
timezoneconverter.co uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: To remember your preferences (time format, selected timezones)
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our website
- Advertising Cookies: To display relevant advertisements
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies
- You can disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality
- You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Local Processing: Time zone conversions are processed locally in your browser
- No Personal Data Storage: We do not store personal information or conversion history
- Secure Transmission: All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- Third-Party Security: We rely on Google's security measures for AdSense and Analytics
6. Your Privacy Rights
European Union (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about data we collect
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to data processing for advertising
California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Delete personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
7. Children's Privacy
timezoneconverter.co does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our service is designed for general audiences and does not target children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Google's servers are located. These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website
- Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
10. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our time zone conversion service
- Consent: For advertising and analytics cookies (where required)
- Performance of Service: To deliver the time zone conversion functionality
Quick Privacy Summary
- ✅ We don't store your personal time zone conversion data
- ✅ All conversions happen locally in your browser
- ✅ We use Google AdSense for advertising (with your consent)
- ✅ You can control cookies and ad personalization
- ✅ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws