Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how CountdownClock ("we", "us", or "our"), available at countdownclock.com (the "Site"), handles information when you visit. We've kept it deliberately plain. In short: CountdownClock is a free countdown timer and world clock that runs in your browser, we don't ask you to create an account, and we don't collect personal information directly. The one area that involves third parties is advertising, which is described in detail below.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: None is required. You can use every feature of the Site without giving us your name, email, or any other personal detail. If you choose to email us via our Contact page, we will receive the email address and message you send, and use them only to reply.
Information stored on your device: Some features use your browser's local storage to remember your preferences — for example, whether you've chosen dark mode. This data stays on your device, is not transmitted to us, and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings. Custom countdowns you create exist only in your current browser session.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, our hosting provider may record standard technical log data such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, for security and basic analytics. In addition, third-party advertising and analytics partners may collect information through cookies as described below.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how the Site is used, and deliver and measure advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can disable them entirely — though some features may not work as intended if you do.
Advertising & Google AdSense
CountdownClock is supported by advertising, and we use Google AdSense to display ads. The following disclosures apply:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- 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 personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or, in Europe, www.youronlinechoices.eu.
- For more on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's Privacy & Terms.
Third-party ad networks may use non-personally identifiable information (such as cookies and device data) during your visit to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of interest to you. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the advertising partners listed above.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under data protection laws such as the EU/UK GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These can include the right to access, correct, or delete personal data held about you, and the right to object to certain processing such as personalised advertising. Because we do not maintain accounts or personal profiles, most requests relate to advertising cookies, which you can manage using the opt-out links above or your browser controls. If you have a request, contact us using the details below.
For visitors in the European Economic Area and the UK, advertising partners that participate in consent frameworks may present a consent notice; your choices there govern whether personalised ads are shown.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to other websites — for example, time-zone references or advertisers' pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and this policy applies only to CountdownClock.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through our Contact page or email privacy@countdownclock.com.