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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the TimeToLeaveNow service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

• Company ("We", "Us", or "Our") refers to TimeToLeaveNow.
• Service refers to the Website: https://timetoleavenow.com
• Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, such as email address and IP address.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure (e.g., time spent on pages).
• Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, used for analytics and functionality purposes.

Data We Collect

Information You Don't Need to Provide

You can use TimeToLeaveNow without providing any personal information. We don't require:

• Email address or contact information
• Account creation or registration
• Location permissions or GPS access

Information We May Collect

• Location Data (Temporary): Starting points and destinations you enter are sent to Google Maps API for route calculation, but are not stored by us
• Usage Data: Basic website analytics via Google Analytics (page views, session duration, general location by country/city)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system for website functionality
• Cookies: Small files for website functionality and analytics

How We Use Your Data

• Route Calculations: Location data is sent to Google Maps API in real-time for travel time calculations
• Website Improvement: Usage analytics help us understand how to improve the service
• Technical Support: Technical data helps us troubleshoot issues and maintain website security
• Legal Compliance: We may use data to comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Google Maps API

When you calculate travel times, your starting point and destination are sent to Google Maps Distance Matrix API. This data is:

• Transmitted securely to Google for route calculation
• Not stored by TimeToLeaveNow
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. You can opt out by:

• Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
• Disabling cookies in your browser settings

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for:

• Essential Functionality: Dark mode preferences, saved routes (stored locally in your browser)
• Analytics: Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Storage and Security

• Location Data: Not stored by us - processed in real-time only
• Saved Routes: Stored locally in your browser only, never on our servers
• Analytics Data: Stored by Google Analytics according to their data retention policies
• Security: We use HTTPS encryption and follow security best practices, but no method is 100% secure

Your Data Protection Rights

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

Under GDPR (EU Residents)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Know: Request information about personal data collection and use
• Delete: Request deletion of personal data
• Opt-out: Opt out of the sale of personal data (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@timetoleavenow.com.

Children's Privacy

TimeToLeaveNow does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it deleted.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own when using Google Maps API and Google Analytics. These services have appropriate safeguards in place for international data transfers.

Data Retention

• Location Data: Not retained - processed in real-time only
• Usage Data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their policies (typically 26 months)
• Technical Logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and troubleshooting

Links to Other Sites

Our service may link to third-party websites (like Google Maps). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies when visiting external sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our website
• Consent: For analytics cookies (where required)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws