Introduction
FreshlyTimes respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how we safeguard it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
We collect data you provide voluntarily—such as your name, email, messages, comments, or contributions. We also collect automatically generated data including IP address, device type, browser, operating system, pages viewed, timestamps, referrer URLs, click behavior, and session history. Cookies and similar tracking technologies assist us in gathering these data.
Use of Information
Information you provide allows us to reply to your requests, manage contributions or subscriptions, send newsletters or alerts when you opt in, and improve the site. Automatically collected data helps us understand how readers use the site, identify technical issues, optimize performance, personalize experience, and guide content strategy.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
FreshlyTimes uses cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar tools to enable essential site functionality, remember preferences, conduct analytics, deliver personalized content, and support marketing efforts. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, although doing so may reduce functionality or affect your experience.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers that assist with hosting, email delivery, analytics, or advertising, under contractual obligation to maintain confidentiality and security. We may also disclose data when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of FreshlyTimes, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data transmissions use secure protocols (HTTPS). Access is restricted to personnel and partners who need the data to perform their roles. Although no system is completely secure, we evaluate and improve security practices regularly.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it. Aggregated or anonymized analytics data may be kept longer for research and site performance improvements.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. You may also object to or restrict certain processing, or withdraw consent to communications. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@freshlytimes.com. We commit to responding in a timely manner under applicable laws.
Children’s Privacy
FreshlyTimes is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under that age without verified parental consent. If we learn such data was collected inadvertently, we will take prompt action to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we publish updates, the revised version will include the effective date. Continued use of FreshlyTimes after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.