Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we (“xmasday25”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collect, use, store, disclose and safeguard limited information when you use the Website. We intentionally design this site to operate with minimal data collection. We do not sell, rent or trade personal data.

Plain‑language summary (not legally binding): We only keep short‑term technical logs for operational integrity, store your interactive preferences locally in your own browser, and rely on third‑party ad / affiliate networks that may set their own cookies. Details follow.

1. Interpretation & Definitions

For purposes of this Policy:

• Website / Service: The countdown and holiday information site available at https://xmasday25.com
• You: The individual visiting or using the Website.
• Personal Data: Any information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.
• Usage Data: Non‑identifying technical information automatically generated through accessing the Website (e.g. request timing, user agent).
• Device: Any means by which you access the Website (desktop, mobile, tablet, etc.).
• Service Provider / Third Party: External platforms or infrastructure we may use (e.g. hosting, analytics, advertising, affiliate programs).
• Affiliate Links: Outbound links that can generate a referral commission if you purchase after clicking.

We do not operate an account system; any generator template references to accounts, complex profiling or purchase order processing do not apply here.

2. Data We Do NOT Collect

• No user registration or account profiles
• No password, age, gender, or demographic fields
• No cross‑site social tracking pixels (Meta, TikTok, etc.)
• No persistent first‑party marketing cookies
• No server‑side storage of your favorites, visual effect preferences, or clicks

3. Information We Process

3.1 Local (Client‑Side) Stored Preferences

Stored only in your browser’s LocalStorage and never transmitted to our server:

• countdown_favorites – event IDs you starred
• countdown_clicks – local click popularity cache used for “trending” ordering (not shared)
• countdown_effects_hidden – whether decorative animations are suppressed (e.g. for reduced motion)

You can clear these at any time via your browser “Clear Site Data” or developer tools.

3.2 Technical / Server Logs

Short‑term rotating logs may include: truncated IP address, user‑agent string, timestamp, request path, response status, and execution time. Purpose: uptime monitoring, abuse mitigation, caching diagnostics, and security controls. Logs auto‑expire; no behavioral profiles are derived.

3.3 Usage Data (Aggregated)

We may derive anonymous aggregate counts (e.g. total page views per event) to help prioritize performance and content freshness. These aggregates cannot identify individuals.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We strive to operate without first‑party tracking cookies. However, third‑party advertising or affiliate platforms (e.g. Google AdSense, Amazon Associates) may set their own cookies or use beacons for impression measurement, fraud prevention and contextual or interest‑based ad delivery. Refer to the respective third‑party policies for opt‑out controls.

If you wish to limit cookie usage you can: (a) adjust browser settings to block or clear cookies, (b) use built‑in tracking protection modes, or (c) opt‑out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings and industry frameworks (NAI / YourAdChoices where applicable).

5. Third‑Party Services

Potential categories (not all always active):

• Hosting / CDN – Serving static content & performance optimization.
• Analytics (minimal / privacy‑respecting or self‑aggregated) – High‑level traffic trends (if enabled, updated here with vendor name).
• Advertising (Google AdSense) – Displays contextual or interest‑based ads; may set or read cookies & use device signals.
• Affiliate Programs (Amazon Associates) – Generates referral tracking parameters for qualifying purchases.

We do not control third‑party cookie lifecycles. Review their documentation for detailed retention / opt‑out mechanisms.

6. Use of Limited Personal & Technical Data

We use the minimal technical and aggregate data described solely to:

• Maintain and protect the Website (availability, security, debugging)
• Measure high‑level content performance (e.g. which countdown pages are most visited)
• Detect abuse or anomalous traffic patterns
• Fulfill legal compliance where required

We do not use collected data for: cross‑site ad retargeting, building personal interest graphs, selling data brokers lists, or invasive fingerprint correlation.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade data. Limited scenarios where data could be disclosed:

• Complying with lawful requests (court order, subpoena)
• Protecting Website infrastructure integrity & preventing fraud
• Diagnosing service outages with infrastructure providers under confidentiality
• Legal defense or enforcement of rights

8. International Access

The Website may be accessed globally; static assets may be cached via CDN nodes in various regions. Your jurisdiction’s privacy rights continue to apply where mandated by law.

9. Data Retention

Technical logs: short‑term until automated rotation (typically days to a few weeks). Aggregated non‑personal metrics may be retained longer for trend comparison. We do not maintain individualized histories once raw logs roll off.

10. Security Measures

Principle of least privilege for deployment keys; HTTPS enforced; static site architecture reduces attack surface (no dynamic form processing or account database). No guarantee of absolute security exists for any Internet transmission.

11. Your Controls & Rights

Depending on region, you may have rights to request access, deletion, or restriction regarding Personal Data. Because we intentionally minimize collection, we often possess no persistent data to retrieve or delete. For inquiries email the address in the Contact section.

To self‑reset local preferences: clear site data in your browser or remove the LocalStorage keys listed in Section 3.1.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under 13 (or equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe a minor provided information, contact us for prompt removal.

13. External Links

Event pages or explanatory content may link to external sites (including affiliate destinations). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review external policies before submitting information.

14. Changes to This Policy

Material updates will revise the “Last Updated” date. Substantive changes (e.g. enabling a new analytics vendor) will be highlighted for a reasonable period.

15. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosures

The following disclosures clarify monetization relationships that may influence outbound links or displayed ad units.

16. Contact

Questions or requests: see the Contact page or email sparkj953@gmail.com.

If any portion of the generated template text (e.g. references to accounts or functionality we do not actually implement) conflicts with the minimal practices stated earlier, the minimal practice statement prevails.