Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Who We Are
howlong.is is a free informational website that provides calculators, timers, and reference tools answering "how long" questions across topics including entertainment, travel, cooking, health, history, and more. We are part of the Calcutainment family of websites.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to operate and improve our services:
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
- Search Queries: When you use our search feature, your query is processed to return results. We do not store or log individual search queries tied to your identity.
- IP Address: Our servers and third-party services may temporarily process your IP address for security and functionality purposes. We do not store IP addresses long-term.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies in the following ways:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences).
- Analytics Cookies: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. These collect anonymous, aggregated data.
- Advertising Cookies: Our advertising partners (including Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: Provides content delivery and security services. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Hostinger: Hosts our website. See Hostinger's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@howlong.is