Privacy Policy

1. Scope & Consent

This Privacy Policy applies solely to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they share and/or collect on our platform. By accessing and using our calendar services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

2. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We only collect the minimal information necessary to deliver a fast, reliable, and tailored calendar experience:

• Direct Voluntary Information: When you contact us directly via email or our contact forms, we may receive your name, email address, the contents of your message, attachments, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Log Files & Telemetry: Like standard web platforms, our servers automatically log certain non-personally identifiable information. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, and track user navigation.
• Device & Display Attributes: Information regarding screen resolution and device type to dynamically optimize layout sizing and image resolution delivery.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and modern browser LocalStorage to store essential user preferences and optimize browsing convenience:

• Theme Preference Cookie: Stores your chosen display preference (Dark Mode vs. Light Mode) so your viewing preference persists across visits.
• Calendar View Preference: Retains your chosen view mode (Card View vs. Calendar Table View) and selected calendar template.
• Session & Security Cookies: Temporary tokens used to prevent CSRF attacks and maintain secure server sessions.

You can choose to disable or customize cookies through your individual browser settings. Detailed cookie management instructions are available on the respective browsers' official websites.

4. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense

Third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense, may use cookies, web beacons, and JavaScript to serve contextual advertisements when you visit our website.

• Google DART Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to our website and other sites on the Internet.
• Opting Out: Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
• Network Advertising Initiative: You may also opt-out of personalized advertising from participating ad networks via the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org).

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, optimize, and maintain our multi-country calendar services.
• Improve, personalize, and expand the functionality and responsiveness of our platform.
• Understand and analyze how visitors utilize our features to improve navigation and search speed.
• Develop new features, festival profiles, and interactive planning utilities.
• Detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, fraudulent activities, and server abuse.

6. Global Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

We respect global data protection regulations, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Users possess the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data held by us.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

7. Children's Privacy Protection

Protecting children's online privacy is critical. Our website is an educational and cultural resource accessible to general audiences. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete such records from our databases.

8. Security & Encryption Standards

We implement industry-standard security safeguards, including HTTPS SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption for all transmitted data, secure firewall configurations, regular vulnerability scanning, and strict access controls to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.