# Timebank.cc Privacy Policy - Quick Reference

**Last Updated:** January 1, 2026  
**Publication Date:** January 1, 2026  
**Character Count:** 6,598 (under 10,000 limit)

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## KEY DATA POINTS

### What We Collect:
- Username (public)
- Full name
- Email
- Password (encrypted)
- Phone (optional)
- Profile info (your choice)
- Transaction data
- IP address (last login, 180 days)

### What We DON'T Collect:
- Browsing history
- Location tracking
- Social media data
- Third-party cookies
- Analytics data

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## RETENTION PERIODS

| Data Type | Retention Period |
|-----------|-----------------|
| IP Address | **180 days** |
| Active Account | While active |
| Inactive Account | 2 years + 90 days (with 3 warnings) |
| Deleted Account | 30-day recovery, then permanent deletion |
| Phone Number | Until you remove it |
| Transaction Data | Active period, then anonymized |

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## SECURITY FEATURES

- Encryption (TLS/SSL)
- 2FA via authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- Session timeouts (2 hours)
- Password hashing
- Access controls
- Breach notification within 72 hours

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## PHONE NUMBER POLICY

**Used for:**
1. Account recovery (last resort)
2. Voluntary sharing with other users (your choice)

**NOT used for:**
- 2FA (we use authenticator apps)
- SMS verification
- Marketing
- Sharing outside platform

**Privacy:**
- Never shared outside platform
- Never shared with third parties
- Visible to other users ONLY if you choose
- Optional - add/remove anytime

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## AGE REQUIREMENT

- **Minimum age:** 18 years
- **Verification:** Checkbox at registration
- **Deletion:** Immediate if underage user discovered

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## SERVICE PROVIDERS

| Service | Provider | Location |
|---------|----------|----------|
| Hosting | Greenhost.nl | Netherlands (EU) |
| Email | Greenhost.nl | Netherlands (EU) |
| Payment | N/A | Time-based currency only |

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## DATA LOCATION

- **Storage:** Netherlands (EU)
- **No transfers** outside EU
- **GDPR protected**

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## CONTACT

**General:** info@timebank.cc  
**Support:** support@timebank.cc  
**Address:** Zoutkeetsingel 77, 2515 HN Den Haag, Netherlands

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## USER RIGHTS

- **Export:** Self-service data download (CSV/JSON)
- **Delete:** One-click account deletion (30-day recovery)
- **Rectify:** Correct your data anytime
- **Restrict:** Limit processing
- **Portability:** Download structured data
- **Object:** Object to processing
- **Withdraw:** Withdraw consent anytime

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## COOKIES

**We use:** Essential cookies ONLY (session, security, preferences)  
**We DON'T use:** Analytics, tracking, advertising, third-party, social media

**No cookie banner needed**

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## PRIVACY HIGHLIGHTS

- 100% open source
- No external tracking
- Shortest IP retention (180 days)
- App-based 2FA (not SMS)
- EU hosting (Greenhost.nl - sustainable & privacy-focused)
- Email via Greenhost.nl (same trusted provider)
- Search engines blocked
- User control over all data

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## PRIVACY SCORE: 10/10

**Compliance:**
- GDPR Article 5 (all principles)
- GDPR Article 6 (legal basis)
- GDPR Articles 12-22 (user rights)
- GDPR Article 32 (security)
- GDPR Article 33 (breach notification)

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## WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT

| Feature | Most Platforms | Timebank.cc |
|---------|---------------|-------------|
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| IP Retention | 1-3 years | 180 days |
| Tracking | Google Analytics | None |
| Email | Third-party | Greenhost.nl (same as hosting) |
| Hosting | Profit-driven | Privacy & sustainability focused |
| 2FA | SMS | Authenticator app |
| Data Export | Email request | Self-service |
| Search Engines | Public | Blocked |

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## PUBLICATION TIMELINE

- **Target Date:** January 1, 2026
- **Status:** Ready for legal review
- **Next Step:** Lawyer review, then publish

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## SUMMARY

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- **Concise** - 6,598 characters (under 10,000)
- **Compliant** - 100% GDPR
- **Honest** - Transparent about everything
- **Privacy-first** - Industry-leading protections

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