Privacy Policy
Global Times Network (GTN) is a news website keeping you informed on global events. We value your privacy and are committed to transparency. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Consent Policy
By using Global Times Network, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. This policy lets you know what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your data.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide Directly
Name: When commenting or using a contact form.
Email address: When subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.
IP address: Collected automatically during your visit.
Information Collected Through Technology
– Your browsing history
– Device type and operating system
– General location based on your IP Address
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand browsing habits and improve your experience.
Our Stance With Third Parties
We employ third-party analytics tools to gain insights into user behavior and website traffic. These tools gather data regarding your browsing activity on our website, which is anonymized and does not disclose your personal information.
Our website may include links to third-party websites providing products or services complementary to our content. These websites maintain distinct privacy policies, and we urge you to review them attentively. We do not exert control over these policies or the manner in which third-party websites gather or utilize your information.
How We Use Your Information
– In order to determine which news stories are the most popular, we utilize browser history to inform future content creation.
– General location data helps personalize news selection based on regional relevance.
– By understanding device type and operating system, we can ensure optimal website performance across various platforms.
– We analyze user behavior through cookies to identify areas for improvement on our website, making your experience smoother.
– We use email addresses to deliver newsletters and respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms.
– Anonymized browsing data might be used by our advertising partners to show you ads relevant to your interests on our website.
We understand the importance of protecting your personal information. We will never sell or share your Personally Identifiable Information with third-party companies for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
How Long Do We Keep the Information
We maintain personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the objectives delineated in our Privacy Policy, encompassing service provision, legal compliance, and dispute resolution. The retention period for data is contingent upon variables including data type, collection purpose, and legal mandates.
Users possess the right to request the deletion of their personal information at their discretion. Upon receipt of such a request, we promptly proceed with data deletion unless compelled by legal or legitimate business imperatives to retain it.
Our Measures to Protect Personal Information
Encryption is employed to safeguard data both during transmission and while at rest. Access to personal information is restricted solely to authorized personnel, and stringent access controls are implemented to guarantee data security.
User Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
Users have the right to see and fix their private information that Global Times Network keeps. If an user asks, we will let them see their data and let them change or correct any mistakes.
Data Portability
Users can have the right to get their private information in a clear, common, and machine-readable form. This helps move data easily to another service provider if people want to do so.
Objection and Restriction
Users can object to the processing of their personal information or request restriction of processing under certain circumstances. We will honor these requests unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the user’s interests.
Withdrawal of Consent
Users have the right to stop their agreement for the handling of their personal information at any moment. This stopping does not change the legal acceptance of handling based on agreement before it stopped.
Children’s Privacy
Ensuring the online privacy and safety of children is our first priority. We refrain from collecting personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. In the event that we inadvertently obtain personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we are committed to promptly removing such information from our records.
We encourage parents and guardians to actively supervise their children’s online activities and support our privacy policy by advising their children against disclosing personal information on our platform without authorization.
International Data Transfers
We reserve the right to transfer your personal data to jurisdictions beyond your native country for processing and storage purposes. To safeguard your information during these transfers, we adhere to established legal frameworks. These mechanisms encompass standard contractual clauses endorsed by regulatory bodies, mandating that data recipients uphold European data protection standards to safeguard your data.
When applicable, we may leverage the Privacy Shield framework. This framework offers tailored protection measures for data transfers originating from the European Economic Area to the United States.
Your CCPA Rights
Residents in California have special rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act. These rights include the ability to refuse discrimination for exercising these rights, the right to request the erasure of their personal information, the right to know what personal information is being gathered about them, and the right to know what personal information is being sold.
These safeguards are described in Civil Code Section 1798.100 et seq., which also requires companies to openly disclose their data practices and gives customers control over their personal data. Please get in touch with us to exercise any of these rights, and we’ll reply in conformity with the CCPA.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will notify users by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a direct email notification or a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at
Contacts
If a dispute arises between users and the Global Times Network website about the Privacy Policy or usage of the website, users consent to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
We will make every effort to use our internal dispute resolution procedures to settle any privacy-related issues or disagreements before turning to arbitration or legal action.