🌍 Global Holiday Tracker

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Holiday Tracker ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit and use our website at https://global-holiday-tracker.vercel.app (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle information in connection with your use of the Service.

1. Information We Collect

Global Holiday Tracker is designed as a privacy-respecting, client-side application. We minimize data collection to only what is necessary to operate and improve the Service:

  • Browser Local Storage Data: Your country selections, language preference, and session visitor count are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage. This data resides on your own device and is never transmitted to our servers. It persists between browser sessions unless you clear your browser storage. No account, login, or personal identification is required to use the Service.
  • Anonymous Usage Analytics: We collect aggregated, anonymous usage data to understand how users interact with the Service. This may include page view counts, feature usage statistics (such as how many users use the calendar export or language switcher), and general error logging. This data does not contain personally identifiable information and is used solely to improve the Service. Analytics data may be sent to a logging endpoint (such as a Google Sheets webhook) and is retained for up to 12 months.
  • Advertising Data: Our advertising partners (described in detail below) may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve you relevant advertisements. This data collection is governed by those third parties' own privacy policies.
  • Voluntary Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email (taeshinkim11@gmail.com), we receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any marketing list.

2. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To remember your country selections and language preferences between visits, providing a personalized experience without requiring account creation.
  • To fetch and display accurate public holiday data from the Nager.Date API based on your country selections.
  • To understand usage patterns and improve the features, performance, and reliability of the Service.
  • To display advertising that supports the free operation of the Service.
  • To respond to feedback, bug reports, and support requests submitted via email.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Global Holiday Tracker itself does not set first-party cookies. We use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for preference saving, which function differently from cookies and cannot be accessed by third-party scripts. However, our advertising partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate their ad networks:

  • Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Service and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data when you visit sites that use Google services, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms site.
  • Adsterra: We also use Adsterra to display advertisements including banner ads, native ads, and popunder formats. Adsterra may use cookies and tracking pixels to serve and optimize advertising. Please refer to Adsterra's Privacy Policy for details on their data practices.
  • Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google Fonts, which may log your IP address as part of the CDN request. Google's privacy policy governs this data collection.
  • Vercel: Our hosting provider, Vercel, may log basic server request data including IP addresses as part of normal web hosting operations.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the display and performance of advertisements.

4. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent legislation. Because we collect minimal personal data, most of these rights are exercised through your browser settings or by contacting our advertising partners directly. Your rights include:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request information about any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure: You can clear all locally stored data at any time through your browser settings (Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data > Local Storage / Cookies).
  • Right to Object: You can object to the use of your data for advertising by using the opt-out tools provided by Google and Adsterra.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time through your browser or the relevant advertising opt-out tools.

For any GDPR-related requests, contact us at taeshinkim11@gmail.com.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at taeshinkim11@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect the security of the Service. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect any information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. The primary location of any user-specific data is your own browser's local storage, which is under your control.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: taeshinkim11@gmail.com
Website: https://global-holiday-tracker.vercel.app