Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

Introduction

FreeTimeline ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at freetimeline.pt (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Our Core Privacy Principle

FreeTimeline is built with privacy-by-design. Your timeline data (events, characters, memories, etc.) is stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage. We never collect, transmit, or store your timeline content on our servers. We cannot access your data because we never receive it.

Information We Do NOT Collect

To be absolutely clear about our privacy practices, here is what we do NOT collect:

  • Your timeline data (events, characters, stories, memories)
  • Personal information you enter into your timelines
  • Images or attachments you add to your timelines
  • Account credentials (we don't require accounts)
  • Your real name, address, or phone number

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, our web server automatically collects certain technical information when you visit:

  • IP Address: Your IP address may be logged by our web hosting provider for security and analytics purposes.
  • Browser Information: Type, version, and language settings of your web browser.
  • Device Information: Operating system and device type.
  • Access Times: Date and time of your visits.
  • Referring URLs: The page that linked you to our site.

This information is used solely for maintaining site security, analyzing aggregate traffic patterns, and improving the Service. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Local Storage

FreeTimeline uses your browser's localStorage to save your timeline data. This means:

  • Your data is stored on your device, not on our servers
  • We have no access to this data
  • Your data persists only in the browser where you created it
  • Clearing your browser data will delete your timelines
  • You can export your data at any time using the built-in export feature

For more details about what we store in localStorage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Cookies

FreeTimeline itself uses minimal cookies. We use localStorage to remember your consent acknowledgment and to store your timeline data. We do not use cookies for tracking your behavior.

Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements through third-party advertising networks to support the free operation of this Service. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Serve advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure ad performance
  • Limit the frequency of ads shown

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to FreeTimeline and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

How We Use Information

The limited information we do collect is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Service
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect and prevent security threats or fraud
  • Display advertisements through our advertising partners
  • Respond to your inquiries if you contact us

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share anonymized, aggregate statistics about site usage (such as total number of visitors) but this data cannot identify any individual.

Our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) have their own privacy policies governing their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect against unauthorized access to our systems. However, since your timeline data is stored locally in your browser:

  • The security of that data depends on your device and browser security
  • We recommend keeping your browser updated
  • We recommend regularly exporting backups of your important timelines
  • Anyone with access to your browser can access your timeline data

Children's Privacy

FreeTimeline is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about data we process about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data.

Because we do not store your timeline data, most of these rights apply only to server logs and contact information you may have provided.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@freetimeline.pt.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@freetimeline.pt