Privacy Policy

Introduction

At ClockZone, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our timer and countdown services. We are committed to handling your data transparently and responsibly.
This privacy policy applies to all users accessing our services via our website, app, and related platforms.

Data Collection

We collect the minimum data required to deliver our services. This data is used to enhance user experience and service quality:
  • Timer and countdown preferences
  • Browser type and version information
  • Anonymous usage statistics and analytics data
  • Necessary cookies for session management
  • Time zone and language preferences
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • IP address (used solely for security and analytics)
  • Access times and page browsing history
We adhere to the principle of data minimization, collecting only the data necessary to provide our services. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, or financial details.

Data Usage

We use the collected data for the following purposes:
  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Personalizing user experience
  • Analyzing and improving service quality
  • Sending service-related notifications
  • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Technical support and customer service

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise commercialize your personal data. We share data only in the following circumstances:
  • With your explicit consent
  • With technical service providers necessary to deliver our services
  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • To protect our or others' rights, property, or safety
  • In cases of business transfer or mergers
When sharing data with third-party service providers, we ensure they comply with equivalent privacy protection standards.

Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
  • All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability scans
  • Strict access controls and staff training
  • Data backups and disaster recovery plans
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Regular updates and security patches
While we implement reasonable security measures, please note that no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and preferences:
  • Necessary cookies: store language preferences and session state
  • Functionality cookies: remember your personalized settings
  • Analytics cookies: understand website usage (anonymous)
  • Local storage: save your timer configurations
We do not use any third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services to enhance user experience:
  • Cloudflare: content delivery and security protection
  • Google Analytics: anonymous usage statistics (optional)
  • Vercel Analytics: performance monitoring
  • GitHub: code hosting and version control
These services have their own privacy policies; we recommend reviewing their privacy practices.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:
  • Preferences: retained until you clear your browser data
  • Analytics data: retained for 12 months after anonymization
  • Cookies: expire at session end or after 30 days
  • Log files: retained for 90 days for security purposes
  • Support records: retained for 1 year after issue resolution
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the relevant data.

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
  • Access: view the data we hold about you
  • Correction: update inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: limit certain data processing activities
  • Portability: receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: oppose specific data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact information at the bottom of this page. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data outside your country/region:
  • Our servers are located in multiple countries/regions
  • We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements
  • We have data protection agreements with data processors
  • We follow GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy standards

Minors' Privacy

We prioritize the privacy protection of minors:
  • We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13
  • If we discover collection of children's data, we will delete it immediately
  • Users aged 13-18 require parental consent
  • We recommend parents supervise minors' online activities

Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations:
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Personal Information Protection Law of China
  • Other applicable local privacy laws

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via:
Email: privacy@clockzone.net
We will respond to your request within 5 working days.
For urgent privacy concerns, we will prioritize processing within 24 hours.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will notify users via our website and email.
We recommend checking this page regularly for the latest privacy policy updates. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: 2025-01-20