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 first-party login or preference cookies. Cookies that may be set on your device come from the third-party services described below — primarily Google Analytics and Google AdSense. 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 enabling "do not track" or similar settings in your browser, or by blocking analytics cookies through your browser's privacy controls.
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
HowManyDaysUntilChristmas.org is part of the Google AdSense programme. Google and its third-party advertising vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the web. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings. To opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalised advertising more broadly, visit aboutads.info/choices (US) or YourOnlineChoices.eu (EU/UK). Even if you opt out, you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.
For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, Google's advertising features rely on consent for personalised advertising and for the storage and reading of information on your device. Where consent is required, Google operates a Consent Management Platform within its ad serving that asks for your choices before personalised ads are shown.
For more information on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and the Google advertising policies.
6. Third-party services used
- Google Analytics (Google LLC / Google Ireland Ltd) — traffic measurement.
- Google AdSense (Google LLC / Google Ireland Ltd) — display advertising and ad personalisation.
- 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. Processing tied to analytics and personalised advertising is based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time using the 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 for cross-context behavioural 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 April 27, 2026.
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