1 Introduction

Welcome to The Online Time Capsule. Integrity and transparency are our core values. This policy details how we handle your digital legacy while prioritizing your privacy in every line of code.

2 Data collection

We only collect what is necessary to deliver a secure and personalized time capsule experience:

• Account identity: Encrypted email, username, and secure password hash.
• Capsule content: Your letters and images, encrypted for the future.
• Technical metrics: Browser type and anonymized usage patterns.
• Security logs: Temporary IP address logs to prevent fraud and attacks.

3 Transparency of use

Your data serves these specific purposes:

4 Tracking & Cookies

We use a simplified, privacy-first approach to cookies. We have removed all marketing trackers from our system.

• Necessary: Secure session management and authentication.
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymous insights to improve the service.

You can adjust these settings at any time:

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5 Security & Encryption

Security is not an afterthought; it is our foundation. We use industry-standard encryption to ensure your capsules remain private until their release date.

• AES-256 encryption for capsule metadata and content.
• TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit.
• Regular automated security audits and threat detection.

6 Retention

Your data stays with you. We retain your information only as long as your account is active or your capsules are sealed.

• Active accounts: Indefinite retention until closure request.
• Inactive accounts: Subject to cleanup after 2 years of zero activity.
• Access logs: Automatically purged every 90 days.