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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 19, 2026

1. Introduction

The Time Capsule (“A Cápsula do Tempo”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website at thetimecapsule.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Email address and birth year (if you sign up for the newsletter)

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source
  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Language preference (Accept-Language header, used to detect your country)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the website experience
  • To send the weekly newsletter (only if you subscribed)
  • To analyze traffic patterns and improve content (via Google Analytics 4 and Vercel Analytics)
  • To display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
  • To detect your preferred language and country for content localization

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (session management, preferences)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 — helps us understand how visitors use the site. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Advertising cookies: Google AdSense — used to display personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences at adssettings.google.com
  • Embedded content: Spotify and YouTube embeds may set their own cookies when loaded

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

6. Data Retention

Newsletter signup data is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and is not transmitted to any server. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics default retention periods.

7. Your Rights

Under LGPD (Brazil), GDPR (EU/UK), and CCPA (California), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of analytics and advertising cookies
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@thetimecapsule.app

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: privacy@thetimecapsule.app

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