How we collect, use and protect your data.

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Eastern Times. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website:

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

2. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information from users of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To operate and maintain our website
• To improve content, features, and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To send newsletters or updates if you subscribe
• To respond to inquiries or feedback
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Eastern Times uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

Cookies help us:

• Remember user preferences
• Measure website traffic
• Deliver relevant content

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location

This data is used solely to improve our website and user experience.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:

Users can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Advertising and Google AdSense

The Eastern Times may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other advertising partners.

Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on users' visits to this and other websites.

These cookies enable Google and its partners to show advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

You can learn more about how Google manages data in advertising products here:

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services that collect, monitor, and analyze website usage, including:

• Google Analytics
• Advertising networks
• Content delivery services

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information.

However, we may share information:

• With trusted service providers who help operate the website
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• In connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing

Users may also manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or through the consent banner displayed on our website.

11. Children's Information

The Eastern Times does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that their child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us so that we can remove the information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: