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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05th October 2024

The Asia Times Company Ltd ("we", "us", "our") operates the website www.theasiatimes.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site and services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

1.1 Personal Data

We may ask you to provide personally identifiable information ("Personal Data") when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Comment on our articles
  • Register for an account
  • Contact us directly

Personal Data may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • IP address

1.2 Usage Data

We collect information about how our Site is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include information such as:

  • Your browser type and version
  • The pages you visit on our Site
  • The time and date of your visit
  • The time spent on pages
  • Other diagnostic data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our Site
  • To notify you about changes to our Site
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our Site
  • To monitor the usage of our Site
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • To send you newsletters and updates if you have subscribed

3. How We Protect Your Information

We value your privacy and take reasonable steps to protect the security of your Personal Data. We use encryption and other security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to third parties. We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in providing and maintaining our Site. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not allowed to use your data for any purposes other than those specified by us.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site
  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review the Personal Data we hold about you
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your data
  • Request the deletion of your Personal Data
  • Opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@theasiatimes.com.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we are not responsible for the practices of third-party websites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, please contact us: