1. Introduction
Welcome to A Moment in Time ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our astrological and numerological reading services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you use our services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name: The name you provide for the reading
- Date of Birth: Used for astrological and numerological calculations
- Time of Birth (Optional): For more accurate rising sign calculations
- Place of Birth (Optional): For location-based astrological data
2.2 Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Store your last reading information locally
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Serve personalized advertisements
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Generate Readings: Your birth data is used solely to calculate and generate your personalized astrological and numerological readings
- To Improve Our Services: We analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- To Display Advertisements: We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads
- To Communicate: If you contact us, we use your information to respond
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
Your reading information is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This means:
- Your data stays on your device
- We do not store your birth data on our servers
- You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser data
4.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to technical data
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites
- Measure advertising effectiveness
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
5.2 Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data.
5.3 Buy Me a Coffee
We provide a link to Buy Me a Coffee for voluntary support. Their privacy policy applies to any interactions on their platform.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6A. Australia (Privacy Act 1988)
We are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information
- Complaints: If you have a privacy concern, contact us first so we can resolve it
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
6B. Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme
If a data breach is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC in accordance with the NDB scheme.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to 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.
8. Data Retention
Since we do not store personal data on our servers, retention is controlled by you:
- Local storage data remains until you clear your browser data
- Technical data (logs) is retained for 30 days for security purposes
- Analytics data is anonymized after 26 months
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the data we collect and the specific context:
- Consent: You have given us permission to process your data
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.