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We at World-Timezone.com care about the privacy of the data being shared with us by our users, which is why we are dedicated to protecting our client’s privacy. This Privacy Policy aims to provide our consumers with proper knowledge regarding what information we collect and why and how we utilize that information. Through this policy, know that when we write “World-Timezone.com” or “we” or “us”, it means that we speak of World-Timezone.com, Inc., a corporation, and our subsidiaries and other affiliates.

This Privacy Policy has been compiled to serve users concerned about how their “Personally Identifiable Information (PII)” can be used online. As per US privacy law, GDPR, and information security, PII is information that may be used on its own or with other information to identify, locate, or contact an individual. We recommend you read the policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, or handle your PII according to our Site, Software, App, and Services.

Table of Contents

What is the scope of this World-Timezone.com Privacy Policy?

This Privacy Policy is integrated into World-Timezone.com’s Terms of Service and License Agreement which can be found at https://www.World-Timezone.com/privacy-policy/ (the “Terms of Service”) and relates to the information acquired by us through your use of World-Timezone.com’s Site, Software, App, and Services (“Information”) as explained in this Policy. The use of capitalized terms in this Policy and not otherwise stated shall have the definition given for those terms in the “Terms of Service”.

What Information does World-Timezone.com collect about me?

Whenever a client interacts with our Software, App, Site, and/or Services, we may collect a single Information or, in combination with other data, could be used to identify you (“Personal Data”). There will also be some Information that we collect that is kept in a way that cannot be linked back to you (“Non-Personal Data”).

Data you provide us whenever you create an account

When you register to use World-Timezone.com services, you willingly share with us certain Personal Data, including the following:

Your email address, username, contact, and language preferences. When logging into World-Timezone.com with a social networking credential, such as with your Google+ or Facebook account, we will ask for your consent to access basic information from that account, such as your email address and name. If you want to stop sharing that information with us, you may remove World-Timezone.com access to that account at any time.

If you are a paying client, you should provide your payment information. This is needed to fully deliver any marketable transaction on the World-Timezone.com site. We use the data to process and fulfill your transaction. If you select PayPal® to pay for your order, you will have to provide your credit card number directly to PayPal®. The privacy policy of PayPal® will apply to the information you provide on the PayPal® website.

What other Information do we collect from you?

World-Timezone.com collect this Information as you use the Site, Software, App, and/or Services:

User Content: This includes all text, documents, or other content or information uploaded, entered, or otherwise transferred by you as part of your use of our Services and/or Software.

What information is automatically collected?

There is certain information about the devices you use to connect with World-Timezone.com, and your use of the Site, Software, App, and/or Services are automatically registered in our systems, including the following:

Your location:
This is the geographic area or place where you use your devices, such as your computer, cellphone, or tablet (as specified by an Internet Protocol [IP] address or similar identifier) when interacting with our Site, Software, App, and/or Services.

Your log data or information: Same as other websites, our servers automatically gather data when you access or use our Site, Software, App, and/or Services and store it in log files. This log data may include your IP address, browser type and settings, browser configuration, the date and time of use, cookie data, and language preferences.

Your usage information: This is information about the World-Timezone.com Site, Software, App, and/or Services you use and how you use them. We may also attain data from our third-party affiliates and service providers to examine how consumers use our Site, Software, App, and/or Services. For example, we will have an idea of the number of users who are accessing a specific page on the site and at which links they normally click. We will use this collected data to better understand and to help in optimizing the site.

Your device information: These are data gathered from your computer or mobile device, including the type of hardware and software you are using (such as your operating system and browser type) and unique device identifiers for devices that are using World-Timezone.com.

Cookies: Data gathered from cookies are explained in the “Does World-Timezone.com use cookies?” section and in our Cookie Policy.

When does World-Timezone.com collect information?

We collect information from you when you fill out a form, subscribe to a newsletter, place an order, use live chat, open a support ticket, and/or enter any information on our site.

How does World-Timezone.com use my Information?

We at World-Timezone.com process, use, and record your Information as necessary to be able to carry out our contract with you and for our legitimate business interests, including the following:

  • to communicate and build a connection with you about your use of our Site, Software, and/or Services, our product and service announcements, and software updates, if any, and to be able to give feedback on your requests for assistance which includes providing you with account verification support in the event that you are having problems accessing your account or to follow up with you after correspondence.
  • to help us manage our Site, Software, App, and/or Services, validate users for security purposes, offer tailored user features and access, process and deliver transactions, conduct reviews and studies, develop upcoming features, and improve the algorithms and performance of our Site, Software, App, and/or Services.
  • to send you direct email notifications and special offers about World-Timezone.com services, from which you can unsubscribe at any time you desire. For more details about this, kindly go to this section – “Will World-Timezone.com send me emails?” If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will only send you promotional materials if you permit us to do so from the time you create your account or at any point thereafter.
  • to determine cumulative statistics on the number of unique devices using our Site, Software, App, and/or Services to identify and prevent misuse and fraud.
  • To process your transactions quickly
  • to show User Content related to your account and to ensure that it is accessible to you when you use our Services.

Does World-Timezone.com analyze User Content?

We guarantee that World-Timezone.com employees do not monitor all User Content that is stored in or transmitted through our Site, Software, App, and/or Services, but it may be viewed if we find out that the Terms of Service have been violated and an authorization is required if we find it necessary to do so answer your requests for user support if we otherwise decide that there is a need to review it as defined in terms of Service or to enhance our algorithms as stated in the User Content section of our Terms of Service. Lastly, your Information may be viewed where there is a need to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of World-Timezone.com and its users or to conform with our legal obligations, such as responding to any legal processes like warrants and court orders.

Right to use Data and Disclosure

Does World-Timezone.com ever share my Information?

World-Timezone.com only discloses Personal Data to third parties when:

  • We work with service providers who help us in fulfilling business operation requirements, these include hosting, improving, and carrying our Services. We also use service providers for specific services and functions such as customer support services, email communication, and analytics. These service providers may only access, process, or record Personal Data in accordance with our instructions and to accomplish their duties to us.
  • We have your permission to share your Personal Data.
  • We believe it is important to investigate possible violations of the Terms of Service, to implement those Terms of Service, or where we believe it is necessary to probe or take action regarding unlawful activities, suspected fraud, or potential threats against property, persons, or the methods on which we operate our Site, Software, App, and/or Services.
  • We ascertain that the preservation, access, or disclosure of your Personal Data is mandatory by law to safeguard the rights, property, or personal safety of World-Timezone.com and the users of our Site, Software, App, and/or Services or to respond to lawful requests by any public authorities.
  • We need to do so in relation to an acquisition, merger, reorganization, bankruptcy, public offering of securities, and selling of some or all of our assets. In such cases, some or all of your Personal Data may be transferred or shared with another entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.
  • We may impart or disclose Non-Personal Data to third parties and publicly – for example, to affiliates under our agreement or as part of progress reports that we may provide to users.

Does World-Timezone.com get profit for my Personal Data by selling them?

No, World-Timezone.com does not sell or rent your Personal Data.

Does World-Timezone.com use cookies?

Cookies are used by web browsers to provide personalized content and remember login credentials and account settings. World-Timezone.com uses cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons and tracking pixels. These are needed to collect usage and analytic data that helps us provide our Site, Software, App, and/or Services to you and also to aid in delivering ads for relevant World-Timezone.com products and services to you when you browse certain pages on the Site and then go to third-party sites. World-Timezone.com does not share your Personal Data with third parties for the purpose of allowing them to deliver their advertisements to you. For more information on cookies and how World-Timezone.com uses them, please see our Cookie Policy.

We use cookies to:

  • Help remember and process the items in the shopping cart.
  • Understand and save the preferences of users for future visits.
  • Track & analyze our user’s activity, so we can offer a better
    experience.

You can choose to turn off all cookies, or you can choose to have your computer warn you whenever a cookie is being sent. This can be done through your browser settings. Since every browser is different, go to your browser’s Help Menu to learn how to modify cookies correctly. If you choose to turn cookies off, some of the features may not function properly.

Third-party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.

Third-party Links

  • We use third-party links in our Blog Posts to help improve the content for our readers.
  • We use third-party links in our Privacy Policy page to guide our visitors on how we handle PII and cookies.

Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the authenticity of any external links that you may visit. It is recommended that you always do your own research before visiting any third-party link.

Google

We use Google Adsense Advertising on our Site, App, and/or software. Google’s Advertising Principles can sum up Google’s advertising requirements. They are introduced to provide a better experience for users.

For further information, visit:
https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en

As a third-party vendor, Google makes use of cookies to serve ads on our Site, App, and/or Software. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users on the basis of their previous visits to our Site, Software, App, Services, and other sites. If you want to opt out of the use of the DART cookie, you can do so by visiting the privacy policy of Google Ad and Content Network.

Cookies that we use

OriginCookieDescriptionExpiryCategory
Cloudflare__cfduidThe ‘__cfduid’ cookie is set by the Cloudflare service to identify trusted web traffic. It does not correspond to any user id in the web application, nor does the cookie store any personally identifiable information.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/get-started/reference/cloudflare-cookies/		First Party
Persistent		Analytics & Marketing
Google Analytics_gidUsed to distinguish users.2 yearsAnalytics & Marketing
Google Analytics_gaUsed to distinguish usersFirst Party
Persistent		Analytics & Marketing


We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, make use of first-party cookies (such as Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as DoubleClick cookies) or various other third-party identifiers together in order to compile data about user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our Site, Software, App, and Services.

Opt-out

Using the Google Ad Settings page, you can set preferences for how Google advertises to you. Alternatively, you can opt-out through the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or through the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add-on.

For further information, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

How to delete, modify or disable cookies

You can delete cookies or disable their use by following your browser
instructions:

If you use a different browser, then follow the instructions from its
provider.

How do plugins and third-party apps work?

Some third-party applications and services that partner with us may ask for consent to access your Information. Such applications will provide you with notice and request your permission in order to obtain access or information. It would be best to carefully consider your selection of such applications and services and your permissions.

Some third parties’ plugins or embedded content on our Site, App, and/or Software, such as Facebook “Like” buttons, may allow their administrators to know that you have visited the Site, and they may use this information with other data they have gathered about your visits to other websites or services on the internet that can identify you.

The data collected by third parties through these plugins and applications is subject to each party’s own policies. We strongly encourage you to read those policies carefully and understand how other entities use your data.

Will World-Timezone.com send me email notifications?

There will be very rear times when we may send you information about special offers, software updates, and other product announcements. We also may want to send you information about products and services from our business affiliates. But, you may disable such communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” button that can be found within World-Timezone.com emails and also by changing your contact preferences. All World-Timezone.com account holders will still receive email notifications that are related to our Services, even if you opt to unsubscribe from these emails.

For users coming from EEA:

We will only deliver promotional communications to users located in the EEA with your prior consent. Kindly see the section “For EEA users” below for more details.

Will World-Timezone.com ever make any of my Personal Data or User
Content public?

No, we do not share Personal Data or User Content with the exception of the limited circumstances as stated in the “Does World-Timezone.com share my Information?” section of the Policy.

How does World-Timezone.com handle Do Not Track signals?

We honor Do Not Track signals and do not track, use advertising, or plant cookies when the DNT browser mechanism is in place.

World-Timezone.com also does not allow third-party behavioral tracking.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

Does World-Timezone.com get information from children?

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act put parents in control. World-Timezone.com does not knowingly get personal information from children under the age of 13. If it has come to our knowledge that we have acquired personal information from a child younger than 13 years of age, we will take necessary measures to take out that information from our systems.

This website is strictly for adults only.

If you are under the age of 18/21 (EU/US, Canada), please do not visit our website and provide any personal information through the Site, Service, App, and/or Software.

We also encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage closely. Another way to enforce this Policy is by informing their children never to provide any personal information through the Site, Service, App, and/or Software without their permission.

Data transfer, storage, retention, and deletion


Where is my Information stored when shared with World-Timezone.com?

All information shared with World-Timezone.com will be transferred to, processed, and stored in Holland. Whenever you use our Software on any of your devices, User Content you save will be kept locally on that specific device and then synced with our servers. But, if you post or transfer any Information to or through our Site, App, Software, and/or Services, that means you are giving consent to such Information, including Personal Data and User Content, being hosted and accessed in Holland.

How safe is my Information?

World-Timezone.com is dedicated to protecting your information’s security and takes necessary precautions to protect it. However, know that Internet data transmissions, whether it is wired or wireless, cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe, and as a result, we cannot ensure the security of the Information you transmit to us, including Personal Data and User Content; therefore, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.

We at World-Timezone.com use industry-standard encryption to safeguard your data in transit. This is commonly referred to as secure socket layer (“SSL”) technology or also known as transport layer security (“TLS”).

By the time we receive your data, we will keep it on our servers using a combination of physical, technical, and logical security measures. The security of the data stored locally in any of our Software installed on your device requires that you make use of the safety features of your device. It is highly recommended that you take the necessary steps to secure all devices that you use in connection with our Site, Software, App, and Services.

If World-Timezone.com learns of a security system breach, we may send you a notification to provide information on protective steps through the email address that you have provided to us. We may also post a notice on the Site to inform our users.

How can I erase my Personal Data from World-Timezone.com?

You can delete your Personal Data from World-Timezone.com any time you like by simply emailing us at remove |at| World-Timezone |dot| com. Please note that, for security reasons, premium users will first be asked to cancel their subscriptions before they can cancel or delete their account with World-Timezone.com.

How long is my Personal Data stored in the World-Timezone.com system?

You can delete all your Personal Data from World-Timezone.com at any time by canceling your account as described above. However, we may store some of your Personal Data for as long as necessary for our legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention and detection, and to meet our legal obligations, including tax, auditing, and legal reporting.

What would happen if World-Timezone.com closed my account?

In the event that World-Timezone.com closes your account due to your violation of the Terms of Service, then you may contact us if you want to request the deletion of your data. Our administrators will review such requests pursuant to our legal obligations.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the United States that requires commercial websites and online services to publish a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any individual or company in the US (and conceivably the world) that operates sites collecting PII from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating precisely the information that it collects and those individuals or companies with whom it is shared.

For further information, visit:
https://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

  • Users can visit the site anonymously.
  • Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or, at least, the first significant page after entering our
    website.
  • Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ in it, and it can easily be found on the page specified above.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles are the backbone of the privacy law in the United States. It also plays a significant role in developing global data protection laws. It is, therefore, essential to understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented in compliance with the various privacy laws to protect personal
information.

In agreement with the Fair Information Practices, the following responsive actions will be taken should a data breach instance occur:

We will notify you via email:

  • Within 7 business days

We will notify the users via in-site notification

  • Within 7 business days

We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle, according to which individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against those who collect and process data and fail to adhere to the law. As per this principle, individuals have enforceable rights against data users and have recourse to courts or legal agencies to investigate and/or prosecute data processors.

For EEA users

World-Timezone.com uses, processes, and records Personal Data, including those listed in the “What Information does World-Timezone.com collect about me?” section, as necessary to carry out our obligations and based on our legitimate business interests in order to provide high-quality service to our clients. We need your permission to process Personal Data to send email notifications, and to place cookies on your devices. In some cases, World-Timezone.com may process Personal Data in accordance with a legal obligation or to protect your interests or those of another person.

What are my rights as a user, and how can I use them?

People in the European Economic Area (EEA) have certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete Personal Data that we process through your use of the Site, Software, App, and/or Services. If you’re a user who is located in the EEA, you can:

Request a Personal Data report by submitting a support ticket.

This report will contain the Personal Data we have about you, delivered to you in a structured, commonly used, and portable format. You need to be signed in to your World-Timezone.com account. Please note that World-Timezone.com may request for additional information from you for verification purposes before we disclose any information.

You can have your Personal Data changed or deleted.

You have the option to change your Personal Data, like your name and email address, as well as language preference; just go to your account settings. If in case you registered for World-Timezone.com using Google or Facebook, or if you encountered any issues updating this information, please submit a support ticket or get in touch with us. You can delete your Personal Data from World-Timezone.com by canceling your account with us.

You can change your personal information:

  • By emailing us
  • By calling us
  • By logging in to your account
  • By sending us a support ticket

Object to us processing your Personal Data.

You can make a request if you want us to stop using your Personal Data, including when we use your Personal Data or to send you email notifications. We only send business or promotional communications to users in the EEA with your prior consent. You may pull out your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” button that can be found within World-Timezone.com emails and also by changing your contact preferences. Please note that you will still continue to receive transactional messages about our Services, even if you unsubscribe from promotional emails.

Send the complaint to an authority

If you are located in the EEA region and think that we haven’t conformed to data protection laws, then you have a right to bring a complaint to your local supervisory authority.

If you have other queries or do not have a World-Timezone.com account, you may contact us by submitting a support ticket.

Will this Privacy Policy ever change?

As World-Timezone.com continue to improve our services, we may need to update this Policy in accordance with changes in our Site, Software, App, and Services, our business, and laws relevant to us and you. We will, however, always keep our commitment to respect and protect your privacy. We will immediately notify you if any changes may impact your rights under this Policy via email or post any other modifications to this Policy, along with their effective date, in the most easy-to-find area of the Site. We highly recommend that you check back here from time to time to stay informed of any changes. Please note that your continued use of World-Timezone.com after any revision means that you agree with the changes and consent to be bound by the new policy. If you don’t agree with any of the changes in this Policy and do not wish your information to be subject to it, then you will need to delete your account with World-Timezone.com.

You will be notified of any changes in Privacy Policy on our Privacy Policy page.

Contact Us

You may contact us with any questions relating to this Privacy Policy by submitting a help desk request at contact us.

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