Privacy Policy

At DigitalClockDisplay.com ("we", "our", or "us"), we prioritize the privacy and security of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect your rights in compliance with applicable worldwide data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. Overview & Core Philosophy

DigitalClockDisplay.com is designed primarily as a client-side web utility. The time calculation, millisecond animation loops, Web Audio synthesizer tones, and visual themes execute directly on your local device's browser. We do not require account registration, usernames, passwords, or personal profile creation to use any clock display.

2. Information We Collect

A. Device & Technical Log Data

Like most websites, our web hosting servers automatically record standard, non-identifying technical log data transmitted by your browser when accessing our pages. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, time and date stamp, and page requested. This data is used solely for network security, DDoS prevention, server diagnostics, and aggregate capacity planning.

B. Local Storage (Client-Side Preferences)

To provide a persistent and seamless user experience, we utilize your web browser's native localStorage mechanism. This allows your device to remember preferences such as:

• Your preferred visual theme (e.g., OLED Dark, Cute Pink, Emerald Aurora Glass, Neon).
• Your choice of 12-hour AM/PM vs. 24-hour military format.
• Seconds display visibility (ON/OFF).
• Audio toggles (tick sound and hourly chime enable/disable states).
• Custom color choices and font typography styles.

Important: Information stored in localStorage remains entirely within your personal browser and is never transmitted to our web servers or shared with any third party.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures

To support the ongoing hosting, maintenance, and development of this free web tool, we may display advertisements served by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on DigitalClockDisplay.com.
• Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick / DART cookie) enables it and its advertising partners to serve relevant ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites across the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
• Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or the Your Online Choices portal.

4. Cookies & Web Beacons

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by websites you visit. DigitalClockDisplay.com does not set proprietary tracking cookies for its core timekeeping functions. However, third-party services such as Google AdSense and analytics tools may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable browsing statistics and evaluate advertising efficiency.

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies through your individual browser settings. Note that disabling cookies will not affect your ability to view and use our digital clock displays.

5. GDPR Compliance (EEA & UK Users)

If you reside within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
• The right of rectification if your data is inaccurate.
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your data.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent.

6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)

For California residents, the CCPA grants you specific privacy rights:

• Right to Know: You may request disclosure of what personal information categories we collect and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal data collected by us.
• No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

7. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

Our website is a general utility clock suitable for classrooms and audiences of all ages. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such records.

8. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our data privacy officer at: