Privacy Policy

1. Overview

CronExplainer.dev ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at cronexplainer.dev. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data we collect

We collect minimal data to operate the website:

• Server logs: Standard web server logs including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. These are used for security and to understand general traffic patterns. Logs are retained for 30 days.
• Analytics: If we use Google Analytics, it collects anonymised usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location (country/city level). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
• Contact form submissions: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This data is used only to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.

We do not collect:

• The cron expressions you type into the tool
• Any personal information without your explicit consent
• Sensitive personal data of any kind

3. How the tool processes data

The cron expression explainer and validator runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. When you type a cron expression:

• The expression is processed locally on your device
• No data is sent to our servers or any third-party server
• Nothing is stored in cookies, localStorage, or any persistent storage
• When you close the browser tab, all data is gone

This means your cron expressions — which may contain information about your application's schedule or infrastructure — remain entirely private on your device.

4. Cookies and advertising

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. Can be blocked via browser settings.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Opt out via Google Ads Settings or the NAI opt-out tool.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of this website.

5. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data subject to their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense — Advertising. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics (if enabled) — Website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts — Font delivery. No personally identifiable data is shared. Google Fonts Privacy FAQ
• Formspree — Contact form processing. Formspree Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
• Right to correction: Request that we correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to opt out: Opt out of personalised advertising at any time
• Right to complain: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@devutilixy.com. We will respond within 30 days.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we comply with GDPR requirements. For California residents, we comply with CCPA requirements.

7. Children's privacy

CronExplainer is a developer tool intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

• Email: hello@devutilixy.com
• Contact form: devutilixy.com/contact

We take privacy seriously and will respond to all enquiries within 48 hours on business days.