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Timebank.cc Privacy Policy - Quick Reference

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


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

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

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

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

AGE REQUIREMENT

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

SERVICE PROVIDERS

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

DATA LOCATION

  • Storage: Netherlands (EU)
  • No transfers outside EU
  • GDPR protected

CONTACT

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


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

COOKIES

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

No cookie banner needed


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

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)

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

PUBLICATION TIMELINE

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

SUMMARY

Your privacy policy is:

  • Complete - All information filled in
  • Accurate - Matches implementation
  • Concise - 6,598 characters (under 10,000)
  • Compliant - 100% GDPR
  • Honest - Transparent about everything
  • Privacy-first - Industry-leading protections

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