Last updated: May 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how TimeBite ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at timebite.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and enable advertising.
- Contact Information: Name and email address if you voluntarily submit a message via our contact form (processed by Formspree).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze and improve website performance and content
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact form
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as which pages are visited, time spent on each page, device and browser type, approximate location, and referring sites. We use this information to improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics here.
5. Consent Management (EEA, UK, Switzerland, and California)
If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or California, we display a consent banner powered by Google Funding Choices (a Consent Management Platform certified under the IAB TCF v2.2). The banner lets you accept or reject personalized advertising and analytics cookies before any non-essential cookie is set on your device. Your choice is stored locally and can be changed at any time by clicking the "Privacy options" link the CMP injects on every page.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: To serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites such as Britannica and Wikipedia for reference purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- EU/EEA visitors (GDPR): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability
- California residents (CCPA): Right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information
- Opt out of personalized advertising at any time via Google Ads Settings
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.