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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2024

Welcome to the Sunrise & Sunset Calculator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Location Data

To provide accurate sunrise and sunset calculations, our application may access your geographic location. This data is used exclusively for computing sun times and is handled as follows:

  • Browser Geolocation: If you grant permission, we may access your device's location to provide calculations for your current position.
  • Local Storage Only: Any location preferences or saved locations are stored locally on your device using browser storage technologies. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
  • No Server Storage: We do not store, collect, or maintain any database of user locations on our servers.

No Account Required

Our service is designed to be used without creating an account. You do not need to provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the Sunrise & Sunset Calculator. We believe in providing a privacy-respecting experience that requires minimal data collection.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Here is how we use these technologies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as remembering your preferences and settings stored in local storage.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

Advertising Cookies

Third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may use cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity. See the "Advertising" section below for more details.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Here is what you need to know:

  • Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing patterns.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Services

Our application integrates with the following third-party services:

OpenStreetMap Nominatim

We use OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service for geocoding and location search functionality. When you search for a location by name, your search query is sent to Nominatim's servers to retrieve geographic coordinates.

  • Nominatim is operated by the OpenStreetMap Foundation.
  • Search queries may be logged by Nominatim in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
  • We do not control or have access to any data collected by Nominatim.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your data.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information processed through our website. Since we primarily store data locally on your device and do not maintain user databases, the security of your data largely depends on the security of your own device and browser. We recommend keeping your browser and operating system up to date to ensure optimal security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: You can access any data stored locally by checking your browser's local storage and cookies.
  • Right to Deletion: You can clear all locally stored data by clearing your browser's cache, cookies, and local storage.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through the links provided in the Advertising section above.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can revoke location permissions at any time through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our service 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 so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

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