Privacy Policy

Overview

TimeDifference.co ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at timedifference.co. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We take your privacy seriously and do not sell your personal data.

Information We Collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information directly. All time calculations run entirely in your browser — no form submissions or user accounts exist. The only data that may leave your device comes from the third-party services described below.

• Browser type and version (via analytics)
• Pages visited and time spent (via analytics)
• General geographic region (country/city level, via analytics)
• Referring URL and search terms

Cookies

This site uses cookies from Google Analytics and Google AdSense. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some site functionality.

• _ga, _gid, _gat — Google Analytics session tracking cookies
• IDE, DSID, FLC — Google ad personalization cookies

We also store small amounts of data in your browser's localStorage (recently visited tools, saved countdowns, theme preference). This data never leaves your device.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site — which tools are popular, how people navigate, and how to improve the experience. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

TimeDifference.co displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information on how Google uses data when you visit sites that use Google services, see: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — usage analytics. Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — advertising. Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare — hosting and CDN. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and request metadata in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We do not store any personal data on our servers. Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default. localStorage data stays in your browser until you clear it.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Since we do not collect personal data directly, most requests should be directed to Google (for Analytics/AdSense data) or Cloudflare.

To exercise any rights or for any privacy-related questions, contact us at the address on our Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please use the Contact page.