Effective Date: July 20, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Meridian Times. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information
- Account Creation: If you create an account with us, we collect your name and email address. This information is used to manage your account and communicate with you.
- No Phone Numbers: We do not collect phone numbers.
2.2. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This data helps us improve our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1. Personal Information
- Account Management: To manage and maintain your account, including sending you account-related notifications.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
3.2. Non-Personal Information
- Site Improvement: To analyze usage trends and improve our website’s functionality and content.
- Marketing: We may use non-personal information for marketing and promotional purposes, but only in a manner that does not identify you personally.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1. Third-Party Service Providers
- We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
4.2. Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
7.1. Access and Correction
- You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You can request updates or deletions by contacting us at [email protected].
7.2. Opt-Out
- You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link provided in those communications.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
