Terms & Privacy

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Time.how ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. Description of Service

Time.how provides tools designed to help you understand how you spend your time, including but not limited to:

  • Effortless time tracking and flow management
  • Global team synchronization and timezone visualization
  • Deep work analytics and habit insights
  • Focus timers and countdown tools
  • Calendar and workflow integrations

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use Time.how for personal or internal business use.
This license does not transfer ownership. Under this license, you may not:

  • Modify or copy materials from the Service
  • Use the materials for commercial resale or public display without explicit permission
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
  • Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

4. User Accounts

When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for all activities that occur under your account.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to encourage others to engage in unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, or local laws or regulations
  • To infringe upon or misuse intellectual property rights
  • To harass, abuse, harm, or defame others
  • To submit false, misleading, or malicious information

6. Service Availability

Time.how strives to provide uninterrupted access but cannot guarantee continuous availability.
Temporary downtime may occur due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

7. Disclaimer

The Service and all related materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Time.how:

  • Disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service
  • Excludes liability for damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Time.how, its operators, or its suppliers be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of data, profit, or business interruption) arising from the use or inability to use the Service.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice.
By continuing to use the Service, you agree to the most recent version of these terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Email: legal@time.how

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address and approximate location (for timezone visualization)
  • Browser type, version, and device information
  • Usage data, preferences, and interactions
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information You Provide:

  • Account registration details (email, username, password)
  • Calendar and reminder entries
  • Time tracking logs and productivity data
  • Optional profile information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide accurate time tracking and global sync services
  • Personalize your dashboard and settings
  • Send relevant notifications (if enabled)
  • Improve platform reliability and develop new features
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share data only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners supporting hosting, analytics, or infrastructure
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
  • With Consent: When you explicitly authorize data sharing

4. Data Storage and Security

Storage:
- Data is stored on secure, encrypted servers
- Backups ensure reliability and recovery
- Distributed infrastructure supports high availability

Security Measures:
- SSL/TLS encryption during transmission
- Regular security testing and updates
- Role-based access controls and authentication
- Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Remember login sessions and preferences
  • Detect your local timezone automatically
  • Analyze site usage to improve functionality
  • Offer personalized experiences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though certain features (like auto-timezone detection) may not function properly.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to specific data uses
  • Restriction: Limit how your data is processed

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Account data is typically deleted within 30 days of closure, unless legally required otherwise.

8. Children’s Privacy

Time.how is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own.
Time.how ensures appropriate legal safeguards are in place for all transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may include links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Please review their policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
You will be notified of significant changes by:

  • Posting updates on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date above
  • Email notification (if applicable)

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: privacy@time.how
Response Time: Within 72 hours

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable international privacy laws

Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:
- Necessary for core functionality (e.g., keeping you logged in)
- Cannot be disabled without impacting service performance

Preference Cookies:
- Remember your settings (e.g., 24h vs 12h clock format)
- Enhance usability and convenience

Analytics Cookies:
- Track anonymized usage data
- Help us understand how users navigate the site to improve design

Marketing Cookies:
- Support optional, relevant promotions
- Can be disabled in browser settings

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may limit some site features or reduce performance.

This document serves as both the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Time.how.
By using Time.how, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and policies.