Privacy Policy for Timezone Bar
Last Updated: December 19, 2024
Overview
Timezone Bar ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how the Extension handles user data.
Data Collection
The Extension does NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information or user data.
Specifically, the Extension does NOT:
Collect personally identifiable information
Track your browsing history
Monitor your activity across websites
Transmit any data to external servers
Use cookies or similar tracking technologies
Collect analytics or usage statistics
Access your contacts, files, or other personal data
Share any information with third parties
Data Storage
The Extension stores the following data locally on your device only:
Settings Data
Time format preference (12-hour, 24-hour, or both)
Selected timezones
Display preferences (show/hide seconds, max timezones, etc.)
Collapsed/expanded state preference
Coffee link dismissal state
This data is stored using the Chrome Storage API and remains on your device. It is:
Never transmitted to any server
Never shared with any third party
Only accessible to the Extension
Can be cleared by uninstalling the Extension
Chrome Storage Sync
If you are signed into Chrome/Edge with sync enabled, your Extension settings may sync across your devices through Google's sync service. This is controlled by your browser's sync settings, not by the Extension.
Permissions
The Extension requests the following permission:
Storage Permission
Purpose: To save your settings (timezone selections, time format preferences, etc.) locally on your device
Data Access: Only accesses data created and stored by the Extension itself
No External Access: Does not access any other browser data, history, or personal information
How the Extension Works
The Extension operates entirely within your browser:
Uses JavaScript's built-in
Dateobject to calculate current timesUses the browser's native timezone database for timezone conversions
All calculations happen locally on your device
No network requests are made
No data is sent to any server
External Links
The Extension may contain a link to support the developer via "Buy Me a Coffee" (buymeacoffee.com). Clicking this link:
Opens an external website in a new tab
Is subject to that website's privacy policy
Does not transmit any data from the Extension to that website
Is entirely optional and can be permanently dismissed
Third-Party Services
The Extension does NOT use any third-party services, including:
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks
Data collection services
Cloud storage services
API services
Children's Privacy
The Extension does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Data Security
Since the Extension does not collect, transmit, or store data on external servers, your data remains secure on your device. The Extension follows Chrome Extension security best practices:
Minimal permissions requested
No external network access
Sandboxed execution environment
Code available for review
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
Access: All settings are visible and editable in the Extension's settings panel
Modify: Change any setting at any time
Delete: Uninstall the Extension to remove all stored data
Data Retention
Settings data is retained locally on your device until:
You uninstall the Extension, or
You manually clear your browser's extension data, or
You reset the Extension to default settings
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Extension's data practices, you can contact the developer:
Email: [Your contact email]
Compliance
This Extension complies with:
Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Other applicable privacy laws
User Consent
By installing and using the Timezone Bar Extension, you consent to this privacy policy.
Open Source
The Extension's source code can be reviewed to verify these privacy practices. Users are encouraged to inspect the code to confirm that no data collection occurs.
Summary: Timezone Bar respects your privacy. We don't collect, store, transmit, or share any of your data. All functionality happens locally on your device. Your settings are stored only on your device and are never sent anywhere.