Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, protect, and share the personal information of visitors to our blog (here in after referred to as the “Site”), which is intended for an audience in the United States. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms herein, please do not access or use our Site.

Important Note:
This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional to tailor this policy to the specific needs of your blog and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Information Provided Directly by You: Your name, email address, comments, or other information that you voluntarily submit through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or blog comments.
• Automatically Collected Information: Access data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other analytical data) collected through cookies and similar technologies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and Improving Services: To manage and maintain the Site, personalize your experience, and improve our content.
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, responses to comments or messages, and other relevant notifications.
• Analysis and Monitoring: To use analytical tools to understand user behavior, monitor the performance of the Site, and improve its usability and content.
• Legal Compliance: To meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including those provided by U.S. legislation (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA, when applicable).

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted partners and service providers who assist us in operating the Site, provided they agree to keep your data confidential.
• Legal Obligation: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, our users, or others.
• Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, users’ information may be transferred, in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

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4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and personalize content and ads. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

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5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and the applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to and correction of the personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or legitimate retention obligations.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages.
• CCPA Rights: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as indicated in the “Contact” section below.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

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8. International Data Transfers

The information collected may be stored and processed on servers located in the United States or other countries. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information outside of your country of residence and acknowledge the security measures in place to protect your data.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date of the latest update will be indicated at the beginning of this document. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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10. Contact

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

• Email: hi@e-financialtimes.com

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By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your information as described herein.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 7, 2025.