Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected

• Browser Information: Type, version, language
• Device Information: Type, screen resolution, OS
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral source
• Location Data: General location inferred from IP address

1.2 Voluntarily Provided

• Geolocation: Precise location (only with your permission)
• Contact Information: Name, email (only through contact form)

2. Cookies and Tracking

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for website function (e.g., geolocation prompt state)
• Analytics Cookies: Help understand visitor interaction (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings

2.2 Cookie Management

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, some features may not function properly. To opt out of interest-based advertising: Google Ads Settings

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide service: Calculate and display sunset times for your location
• Improve website: Understand usage to enhance functionality
• Analytics: Analyze patterns using Google Analytics
• Advertising: Display relevant ads through Google AdSense
• Communication: Respond to inquiries (only if you contact us)
• Legal compliance: Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics for traffic analysis. It collects anonymized data via cookies. Opt-out: GA Opt-out Add-on

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense for advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info

4.3 Open-Meteo Weather API

We use Open-Meteo for weather data. When you allow geolocation, coordinates are sent to fetch weather. Open-Meteo does not track users.

4.4 IP Geolocation

If you decline browser geolocation, we may use IP-based geolocation (ipapi.co) to approximate your location.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share data only with:

• Service Providers: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, weather API
• Legal Requirements: When required by law
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

6. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Minimal data collection — only what's necessary
• No storage of sensitive personal information
• Regular security reviews

7. Data Retention

• Geolocation data: Not stored — used only during your session
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics policies (default 26 months)
• Contact info: Retained until you request deletion

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

EEA residents have rights to: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact: [email protected]

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents can: know what data is collected, opt out of sales (we don't sell data), access and delete personal information. We do not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights.

10. Additional Provisions

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to DNT signals. Control tracking via browser settings and opt-out links above.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to servers outside your country. By using our service, you consent to this.

Changes

We may update this policy. Changes are effective when posted. Review periodically.