Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 29, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to MeetingTimezone ("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 timezone coordination service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password.
  • Timezone Schemes: Meeting configurations, timezone preferences, and saved schemes you create.
  • Subscription Information: Payment details and billing information for premium features.
  • Shared Content: Information in schemes you choose to share with others.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, and time spent.
  • Timezone Data: Your device's timezone for accurate time calculations.
  • Analytics: Website performance and usage statistics through cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our timezone coordination service.
  • Account Management: To create and manage your user account and preferences.
  • Cloud Sync: To save and synchronize your schemes across devices.
  • Sharing Features: To enable scheme sharing with other users when you choose to do so.
  • Billing: To process subscription payments and manage billing.
  • Communication: To send important updates, security alerts, and subscription notifications.
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 When We Share

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share schemes with others.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our service (hosting, payment processing, analytics).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4.2 What We Don't Share

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your timezone schemes remain private unless you explicitly choose to share them.

5. Data Security

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

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/SSL.
  • Access Control: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated.
  • Incident Response: Procedures in place to respond to security incidents.

6. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion.
  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for service improvement.
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations.
  • Subscription Data: Billing information retained as required by tax and accounting laws.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
  • Portability: Export your timezone schemes and data.
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for optional data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service.
  • Third-party Services: Payment processors and analytics providers may set their own cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect service functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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