Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Time Capsule, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Data We Collect

Account information:

• Email address (required for registration)
• Password (encrypted)
• Account creation date

Capsule content:

• Text messages you create
• Audio files (Premium plan only)
• Scheduled open dates
• Recipient information (name and email, if provided)
• Sender name (if provided)

Technical data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Service usage data
• Strictly necessary cookies for service operation

3. How We Use Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Manage your account and capsules
• Send capsule open notifications
• Process payments (Premium plan)
• Improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

4. Data Sharing

We never sell your personal data. We only share your information with:

• Recipients you specify for your capsules
• Our service providers (hosting, payments) under strict contracts
• Legal authorities if required by law

5. Data Security

We protect your data through:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication
• Limited data access by our team
• Regular and secure backups
• Continuous security monitoring

6. Data Retention

• Your capsules are retained until manually deleted
• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Payment data is retained according to legal obligations
• You may request deletion of your data at any time

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

8. Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies required for the service to function (authentication, preferences). No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

9. International Transfers

Your data is hosted in the European Union. Any transfers to third countries comply with appropriate GDPR safeguards.

10. Minors

Our service is not intended for minors under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

11. Changes

We may update this privacy policy. Significant changes will be notified by email with 30 days’ notice.

12. Contact

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer: privacy@capsule-temporelle.com