This privacy policy explains what information HowManyDaysUntilChristmas.org collects when you visit, how that information is used, who it is shared with, and the choices you have. The site is operated as an independent project; references to "we" or "the site" mean HowManyDaysUntilChristmas.org.
1. Information collected automatically
When you load a page, standard request information is processed in the same way it is for almost every site on the web. This includes your IP address, the user-agent string sent by your browser, the referring page, the page you requested, and the date and time of the request. This information is used to deliver the page, keep the site online, prevent abuse, and produce aggregate traffic statistics. It is not combined with personal information that could identify you by name.
2. Information you provide
The site does not run sign-ups, accounts, comment sections, or contact forms. The only way to send information directly is by emailing the address on the contact page. Email you send is used solely to reply to your message and is not added to any mailing list.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files saved by your browser. The site itself does not set login or preference cookies. The cookies set on your device come from Google Analytics, described below. The Christmas break countdown saves the date you enter in your browser's local storage so it is remembered next time; that value stays on your device and is never sent to the site. Full detail on the cookie categories used is in the cookie policy.
4. Analytics
The site uses Google Analytics 4 (Google tag, measurement ID G-BL3TR1WXP2) to understand how visitors find and use the countdown. Google Analytics processes pseudonymous identifiers, technical request data, and event data such as page views and time on page. IP addresses are processed by Google in line with its standard configuration and are not exposed to the site operator. The site operator sees only aggregated reports.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the official Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, by blocking cookies or scripts from Google domains through your browser's privacy controls, or by using a content blocker. (Google Analytics does not act on the browser "Do Not Track" setting.)
5. Advertising
The site does not currently show advertising and does not use advertising cookies, ad networks or ad-personalisation services. If advertising is introduced in the future, this policy and the cookie policy will be updated before it goes live.
6. Third-party services used
- Google Analytics (Google LLC / Google Ireland Ltd) — traffic measurement.
- Hosting and content delivery — the site is served from a static hosting provider that processes request logs as described in section 1.
Each of these processors has its own privacy policy and applies its own retention rules to the data it collects.
7. Legal basis for processing
For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and other regions with similar laws, processing of standard request data and the operation of essential parts of the site are based on the legitimate interest of operating a working website. Analytics processing is carried out to understand and improve the site. The site does not currently display a cookie-consent banner; you can prevent analytics at any time with the opt-out add-on or your browser controls described above.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- request access to the personal information held about you;
- request correction or deletion of that information;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- request portability of information you provided directly;
- withdraw consent at any time without affecting earlier processing;
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act provide rights to know, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. The site does not sell personal information and does not run advertising. To exercise any of these rights, email the address on the contact page.
9. Children's privacy
The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions that apply that threshold). Personal information from children is not knowingly collected. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, contact us and the information will be removed.
10. Data retention
Server request logs are kept only as long as needed for security and abuse prevention and are then deleted or aggregated. Analytics data retention is governed by Google's settings; default retention for event-level data in Google Analytics 4 properties is configured at the standard 14-month setting. Email messages sent to the contact address are kept until the conversation is finished and routine inbox cleanup removes them.
11. International transfers
Google and other processors may transfer data outside your country, including to the United States. Where required, these transfers rely on the standard contractual safeguards published by the processor.
12. Security
The site is served over HTTPS. Reasonable technical measures are used to protect information in transit and at rest, but no system on the internet is perfectly secure and no guarantee of absolute security is given.
13. Changes to this policy
This policy is reviewed at least once a year and updated when services or practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page for a reasonable period.
14. Contact for privacy questions
For any privacy-related question or to exercise the rights listed above, email [email protected].
Last reviewed on October 4, 2026.
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