Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Information We Collect
ShiftMyTime is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information to provide our services:
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and operating system.
- Location Data: With your permission, we may access your approximate location to suggest your local timezone.
- Local Storage: We store your preferences (dark mode, selected timezones, language) locally in your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our timezone conversion service
- To improve and optimize our website performance
- To personalize your experience with saved preferences
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our features
- To detect and prevent technical issues
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
4. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like dark mode and language
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense for personalized ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- Google AdSense: For advertising purposes as described above
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage and improve our service
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out: Opt out of data collection and advertising
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
10. 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.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@ShiftMyTime.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Address: [Your Business Address]
GDPR and CCPA Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a resident of the EU or California, you have additional rights regarding your personal data. Please contact us for more information.