Privacy Policy - CurrentTimeUTC

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

Introduction

CurrentTimeUTC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://currenttimeutc.com and the MCP server at https://a.currenttimeutc.com/mcp. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

1. Usage Data

API Requests: We log MCP server requests including endpoint accessed, timestamp, and user agent
Timezone Queries: City and timezone search queries are logged for analytics
Error Logs: Technical errors and exceptions for debugging purposes

2. Analytics Data

PostHog Analytics: We use PostHog to track usage patterns and performance metrics
Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analytics (G-9ZCR8X4JEP)
Server Metrics: Response times, error rates, and system performance data

3. Technical Information

IP Addresses: Collected for rate limiting and security purposes
User Agents: Browser and client information for compatibility analysis
Request Headers: Standard HTTP headers for request processing

4. Log Files

City Requests: Logged to city_requests.log for usage analysis
Agent Logs: Application logs stored in agent.log with rotation
Error Tracking: New Relic integration for application monitoring

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes:

Service Delivery: Provide timezone conversion and UTC time services
Performance Monitoring: Track server performance and identify issues
Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve our services

Analytics and Monitoring:

PostHog Events: Track MCP endpoint usage, tool calls, and error rates
Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
New Relic: Application performance monitoring and error tracking

Data Storage and Retention

Log Files:

City Requests: Stored locally, rotated daily, retained for 7 days
Agent Logs: Rotated at midnight, retained for 7 days
Analytics Data: Stored by third-party services per their retention policies

Third-Party Services:

PostHog: Analytics data stored according to PostHog’s data retention policy
Google Analytics: Data retention as per Google’s policies
New Relic: Application monitoring data per New Relic’s retention policy

We Do NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share data with third parties for marketing purposes
Use your data for advertising

Aggregated Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics for service improvement
Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal process
Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (PostHog, Google Analytics, New Relic)

Third-Party Services

PostHog Analytics

Purpose: Usage analytics and performance monitoring
Data: MCP endpoint usage, tool calls, error rates
Privacy: PostHog Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis
Data: Page views, user behavior, demographics
Privacy: Google Privacy Policy

New Relic

Purpose: Application performance monitoring
Data: Server metrics, error tracking, performance data
Privacy: New Relic Privacy Policy

Security Measures

Data Protection:

HTTPS Only: All communications encrypted with SSL/TLS
Rate Limiting: 100 requests per minute per IP to prevent abuse
Log Rotation: Automatic cleanup of old log files
Access Controls: Restricted access to server logs and analytics

Technical Safeguards:

Gunicorn WSGI: Secure server configuration
Flask Security: Secure web framework implementation
CORS Protection: Controlled cross-origin resource sharing

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access:

You can request information about data we have collected
Contact us for data deletion requests
Opt-out of analytics tracking (though this may affect service functionality)

Analytics Opt-Out:

Google Analytics: Use browser extensions or settings to opt-out
PostHog: Analytics are essential for service operation and cannot be disabled

Cookies and Tracking

We Use:

Google Analytics Cookies: For website traffic analysis
PostHog Tracking: For usage analytics and performance monitoring
Session Data: Temporary data for request processing

You can disable cookies in your browser settings
Note: Disabling cookies may affect service functionality

International Data Transfers

Data Processing: Primarily in the United States
Third-Party Services: May process data in various jurisdictions
Compliance: We follow applicable data protection laws

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
Changes will be posted on this page with updated “Last Updated” date
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of changes

Contact Information

For Privacy Inquiries:

Email: Contact through website feedback form
Website: https://currenttimeutc.com
MCP Server: https://a.currenttimeutc.com/mcp

Data Controller:

CurrentTimeUTC Provider: CurrentTimeUTC

Legitimate Interests:

Service delivery and improvement
Security and abuse prevention
Analytics for service optimization

Analytics tracking (where applicable)
Cookie usage (where required)

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Your Rights:

Right to Know: Request information about data collection
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)
Non-Discrimination: We won’t discriminate for exercising privacy rights

Data Minimization

We collect only the minimum data necessary to:

Provide timezone conversion services
Monitor service performance
Prevent abuse and ensure security
Improve user experience

Data Accuracy

We strive to maintain accurate data
Users can request correction of inaccurate information
We regularly review and update our data practices

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2024 and applies to all users of CurrentTimeUTC services.

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