Our Commitment to Privacy

At Countdown.now, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information when you reach out to us (name, email address)
  • Feedback and suggestions you submit
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our countdown tools and services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Session cookies for maintaining your preferences
  • Security cookies for protecting against fraud

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Page views and user behavior tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking and debugging

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Contact information: Retained until you request deletion or we no longer need it for business purposes
  • Analytics data: Typically retained for 24 months
  • Log files: Automatically deleted after 90 days

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending you an email notification for significant changes (if we have your email address)

Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Website: countdown.now/contact

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.