Privacy Policy for TimeGlide
Last updated: June 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the TimeGlide Web Application ("we," "us," or "our"). We
are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your
personal data is handled in a secure and transparent manner. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect
your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU laws.
By using our web application, you agree to the collection and use of
your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do
not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
For any questions or concerns about your personal data, please
contact us at the email address provided above.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Data You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you create an account,
we may collect your name, email address, and any other information
you choose to provide. We aim to collect the absolute minimum amount
of data in order to effectively provide our service.
- Event Data: Information you input into the application,
such as event titles, dates, descriptions, and uploaded content (e.g.,
images or text in markdown files).
- User Preferences: Settings or filters you apply
within the application, such as timeline preferences or search queries.
b. Data Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with
our web application, such as pages visited, features used, and timestamps
of your activities.
- Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type,
operating system, device identifiers, and other technical information
collected through cookies or similar technologies.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data about user behavior
to improve our services, collected via third-party analytics tools.
c. Data from Third Parties
We do not collect personal data from third parties unless explicitly
authorized by you (e.g., through integrations you enable).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds
under GDPR:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you provide explicit
consent, such as for receiving newsletters or enabling optional features.
- Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): To provide
our services, such as processing event data to display your timeline
or managing your account.
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): For purposes
such as improving our application, ensuring security, or analyzing
usage trends, provided your rights and freedoms do not override these
interests.
- Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): To comply with
applicable laws, such as responding to regulatory requests.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To create, manage, and display
your timelines and events.
- User Support: To respond to your inquiries or provide
technical assistance.
- Improvement and Analytics: To analyze usage patterns
and enhance the functionality and user experience of our application.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or
security threats.
- Communication: To send you service-related updates
or, with your consent, promotional materials.
- Legal Compliance: To fulfill our legal obligations
under applicable laws.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data
only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers
who assist us in operating our application (e.g., hosting providers,
analytics services), bound by strict data protection agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as
in response to a court order or regulatory request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition,
or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity,
with your rights protected.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to
data sharing, such as through third-party integrations.
6. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic
Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
-
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European
Commission.
- Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision by the EU.
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Other mechanisms permitted under GDPR to ensure your data
remains protected.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to
fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Account Data: Until you delete your account or request
deletion, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
- Event Data: As long as your account is active or
until you remove the data.
- Usage and Analytics Data: For a reasonable period
to support service improvements, typically up to 24 months, unless
anonymized.
After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or
anonymized, unless we are required to retain it to comply with legal
obligations.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your
personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold
about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete
data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject
to legal exemptions.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain
circumstances.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured,
commonly used format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate
interests, including for direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, without
affecting prior processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at
support@timeglide.io. We
will respond within one month, extendable by two months for complex
requests, as permitted by GDPR.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience,
analyze usage, and ensure security. Cookies may include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the application
to function (e.g., session management).
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact
with our services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and
preferences.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
- Regular security assessments and updates.
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Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel.
- Anonymization of data where possible.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee
absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of your account credentials.
11. Third-Party Links
Our web application may contain links to third-party websites or
services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please
review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If
we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it. If
you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please
contact us.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our
practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant
changes by posting the updated policy on our website or via email.
The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the latest version.
14. Contact Us
For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, please
contact us at: