Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Orbit World Clock ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at orbitworldclock.com.

Orbit World Clock is a free web application that helps users compare time zones, view real-time weather, and find optimal meeting times across different cities worldwide.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use Orbit World Clock. The service is fully anonymous and does not collect:

• Name or email address
• Payment information
• Login credentials
• Any personally identifiable information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics:

• Analytics Data: Via Google Analytics, including IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, and interaction patterns
• Usage Data: Cities you add, features you use (e.g., city facts viewed), and time spent on the site
• Technical Data: Browser settings, screen resolution, and operating system

2.3 Local Storage

Your selected cities and preferences are stored locally in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Improvement: Understanding how users interact with the app to improve features and user experience
• Analytics: Measuring website traffic, popular features, and user behavior patterns
• Technical Maintenance: Identifying and fixing bugs, monitoring performance, and ensuring service reliability
• Feature Development: Deciding which features to prioritize based on usage data

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5. Cookies

We use cookies for analytics purposes only. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Track visitor behavior and site performance
• Local storage: Store your selected cities and preferences locally in your browser

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the site. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• We do not store personal data on our servers
• IP addresses are anonymized in Google Analytics
• We use secure, reputable third-party services

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we have about you
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Object: Opt out of data collection and processing
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Stop future data collection

Note: Since we don't collect personal information and all data is anonymous or stored locally in your browser, most of these rights are automatically fulfilled. You can clear your local data at any time by clearing your browser's cache and local storage.

To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions, contact us at: privacy@orbitworldclock.com

8. Data Retention

Google Analytics: Data is retained for 14 months (Google's default setting)

Local Storage: Data persists in your browser until you clear it manually

Server Logs: We do not maintain server logs with identifiable information

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Our services may be accessed from anywhere in the world. Data collected through Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where Google operates. By using our service, you consent to these transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.