Our Commitment to Privacy
Your Data Stays Private - We don't collect, store, or transmit your duration strings or any personal information. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy.
At ISO 8601 Duration Converter, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our free online tool and website.
Information We Don't Collect
Our tool is designed with privacy in mind. We specifically do not collect:
- Your duration strings: All conversions happen in your browser - we never see your input data
- Personal information: No names, emails, or identifying information is required to use our tool
- Usage data: We don't track what specific duration strings you're converting
- Location data: We don't collect or store your geographic location
- Device information: Beyond basic analytics (anonymized), we don't collect detailed device data
Information We Do Collect
To provide and improve our service, we collect minimal, anonymized information:
📊 Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how our tool is used. This includes:
- Page views and user interactions (anonymized)
- Browser type and operating system (for compatibility)
- General geographic region (country level, not specific location)
- Referral sources (how users find our tool)
🍪 Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Analytics tracking (Google Analytics)
- Ad personalization (Google AdSense)
- Remembering your preferences (if any)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to keep our tool free and functional:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand usage patterns and improve the tool. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
Google AdSense
Displays relevant advertisements to keep our service free. AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization.
Important: These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing Google's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.
Data Security
We implement several measures to protect your privacy:
- Client-side processing: All duration conversions happen in your browser
- No data transmission: Your input never leaves your device
- HTTPS encryption: All data transmission is encrypted
- Minimal data collection: We only collect what's necessary for basic analytics
- No user accounts: No registration means no personal data storage
Email Communications
When you contact us via email (erickdev05@outlook.com):
- Your information is private: We don't share your email or personal information with third parties
- Secure communication: Your messages are handled securely and confidentially
- No spam: We only use your email to respond to your inquiry
- Data retention: We may keep your email for reference, but you can request deletion at any time
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request information about what data we have (minimal as it is)
- Delete your data: Request deletion of any stored information
- Opt out of analytics: Use browser settings or ad blockers to prevent tracking
- Contact us: Reach out with privacy concerns or questions
Children's Privacy
Our tool is designed to be safe for users of all ages. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: August 2025
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us:
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Now that you understand how we protect your privacy, feel free to use our converter with confidence: