Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact Us: When you send us emails, feedback, or support requests, we collect your email address, name, and message content.
• Subscribe to Updates: If you opt-in to receive updates about FlipClock, we collect your email address.
• Report Issues: When you report bugs or technical issues, we may collect device and browser information to help resolve the problem.

Information Automatically Collected

When you use FlipClock, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Information: How you interact with our service, pages visited, time spent, and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only).
• Technical Data: IP address, referrer URLs, and access times for security and performance purposes.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision and Improvement

• Operate FlipClock: Provide the core clock and timer functionality
• Improve Performance: Optimize loading times and fix technical issues
• Enhance Features: Develop new features based on usage patterns
• Ensure Compatibility: Maintain compatibility across different devices and browsers

Communication and Support

• Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions and provide customer support
• Send Updates: Inform you about important changes or new features (only if you opt-in)
• Technical Notifications: Alert you about service disruptions or security issues

Legal and Security

• Prevent Abuse: Detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect Rights: Enforce our terms of service and protect user safety

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate FlipClock:

• Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers for website hosting and data storage
• Analytics Services: Web analytics providers to understand usage patterns and improve our service
• Email Services: Email service providers for sending communications (only if you opt-in)
• Security Services: Services that help protect against spam, abuse, and security threats

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Respond to legal process, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Investigate and prevent illegal activities or policy violations
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

FlipClock uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your interests.

Ad Personalization

You can control ad personalization through:

• Google Ads Settings: Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising

Third-Party Links

FlipClock may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality like remembering your theme preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with FlipClock to improve our service
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements
• Performance Cookies: Monitor website performance and identify technical issues

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Accept or reject all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies from specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

6. Data Security

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

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure Hosting: Our servers are hosted with reputable providers with strong security measures
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software updated with the latest security patches

Organizational Measures

• Regular security training for our team
• Incident response procedures for data breaches
• Periodic security assessments and audits
• Data retention and deletion policies

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Correction and Deletion

• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Control and Objection

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes
• Restrict: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

FlipClock is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the EU).

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age limit without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the contact information below.

9. International Users

FlipClock is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

EU Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate data
• The right to erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

California Users (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, and the right to delete personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You

• Website Notice: We will post the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Prominent Notice: For material changes, we will display a prominent notice on FlipClock
• Email Notification: If you have provided your email address, we may notify you of significant changes

Your continued use of FlipClock after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

For EU residents, if you have concerns about our data processing that we cannot resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Additional Resources

For more information about online privacy and data protection:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve FlipClock, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security
• Consent: When you opt-in to receive marketing communications or use certain features
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Vital Interests: To protect the safety and security of our users

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Usage Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics and improvement purposes
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
• Support Communications: Retained for 3 years to provide ongoing support
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Thank you for trusting FlipClock with your time tracking needs.