Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stopped Clocks ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • First and last name
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile information (bio, location, interests, etc.)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device information

2.3 User-Generated Content

When you post clocks or interact with our platform, we collect:

  • Clock descriptions and metadata
  • Comments and interactions
  • Uploaded images and files
  • Usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: Creating and managing your user account
  • Service Provision: Providing and maintaining our services
  • Communication: Sending important updates, newsletters, and notifications
  • Content Display: Showing your clocks and profile information
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
  • Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, such as:

  • Email service providers (Postmark, AWS SES)
  • Cloud hosting services (AWS)
  • Analytics services
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data transmission
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.