Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

TideTimes Global ("we", "us", "our") operates tidetimesglobal.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. By using TideTimes Global, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require registration or collect personally identifiable information directly. The following third-party services may collect data on our behalf:

• Google Analytics 4 — Collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, session duration, device type, and approximate geographic region. IP addresses are anonymised. No personally identifiable information is stored.
• Google AdSense — Displays advertisements on our pages. Google may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history across websites. See Section 4 for details and opt-out options.
• QWeather API — We query QWeather (和风天气) to retrieve tide and weather data. When you grant location permission, your browser coordinates are forwarded to QWeather to return nearby station data. We do not log or store your location data.

3. Cookies

• Functional cookies — Store your language preference for return visits.
• Analytics cookies — Set by Google Analytics to track aggregate site usage. Expire after 2 years.
• Advertising cookies — Set by Google AdSense to deliver and measure advertisements. May be used to build interest profiles and show personalised ads on other websites. May persist for up to 13 months.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Google AdSense & Personalised Advertising

TideTimes Global participates in the Google AdSense programme. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on users' prior visits to this and other websites.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by:

• Visiting Google Ads Settings
• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser

For more information: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Data is shared with Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and QWeather only as described above.

6. Data Retention

We do not maintain a personal data store. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default. Advertising data retention is governed by Google's own policies.

7. Children's Privacy

TideTimes Global is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete data held about you. To exercise these rights:

• Contact us at linyafeng888@gmail.com
• Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact the TideTimes Global team:

Email: linyafeng888@gmail.com

We aim to respond within 5 business days.