Privacy Policy

Data Controller: WorldTimezone, operated by the site owner. For data protection inquiries, contact us at privacy@worldtimezone.online.

At WorldTimezone, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and transparency. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

WorldTimezone is designed with a privacy-first approach. All timezone calculations and conversions are performed entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, or location data.

We do not maintain user accounts or profiles. You can use all features of WorldTimezone — including the timezone converter, world clock, meeting planner, and event countdown — without providing any personal information whatsoever.

We use IP addresses to estimate your approximate geographic location (country/city level) for automatic timezone detection. This IP-based geolocation is performed by Google Analytics under their data processing agreement. IP addresses are not stored in identifiable form beyond the processing period.

To improve our service and understand how visitors use the website, we use third-party analytics tools including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. These tools collect anonymized, aggregate data including:

• Page views and session duration
• Approximate geographic region (country/city level, derived from IP address)
• Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
• Traffic source (direct, search, referral)
• Pages visited and navigation paths
• Heatmaps and session recordings (Microsoft Clarity)

This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users. We use this information solely to improve website performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.

We use cookies categorized into three types:

• Strictly Necessary: Used to remember your language preference and cookie consent. Required for the website to function; cannot be disabled.
• Performance / Analytics: Used by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to distinguish unique users and session behavior. Only enabled with your consent.
• Marketing: Used by Google AdSense (if advertising is enabled) to display relevant ads. Only enabled with your consent.

A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements. You can change your consent choice at any time by clearing your browser data for our site.

For a complete list of cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy page.

Analytics data is retained for the following periods:

• Google Analytics: Data is retained for 14 months. User-level and event-level data is deleted after this period.
• Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings and analytics data are retained for 18 months.
• Cookie data: Varies by cookie type — see the Cookie Policy for specific retention periods.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Article 6(1)(a) — Consent: For analytics cookies and similar tracking technologies. Users provide explicit consent via our cookie consent banner.
• Article 6(1)(f) — Legitimate Interest: For security purposes, fraud prevention, and ensuring the proper functioning of the website.

Analytics data may be processed by third-party providers (Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation) located outside your country of residence. These transfers are conducted under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission, ensuring appropriate safeguards for personal data protection. Google and Microsoft are both certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Third-party vendors and ad networks are governed by their own privacy policies.

We may also embed content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube videos or social media widgets). These embeds may set their own cookies and collect data according to their respective privacy policies.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any data processed by our analytics tools. Our website is served over HTTPS with TLS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You can request information about what data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to opt out: You can opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

Since we do not collect personal data directly, most of these rights are exercised through your browser settings and cookie preferences.

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional rights:

• Right to know: You can request disclosure of the categories of personal information we collect.
• Right to delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to opt out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

We do not sell personal information. California residents may exercise their rights under CCPA by contacting us at privacy@worldtimezone.online.

WorldTimezone does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Our service is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly process personal data of minors. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page whenever we make changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For any privacy inquiries, data protection requests, or questions about this policy, please contact us at privacy@worldtimezone.online. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by applicable data protection laws.