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The Times Patriot

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Privacy Policy & Cookie Disclosure

Last Updated: September 2026. This Privacy Policy outlines how The Times Patriot, operated by sole publisher and editor-in-chief Manoj, collects, protects, and utilizes information when you visit thetimespatriot.com.

1. Identity of Data Controller & Sole Publisher

The Times Patriot is an independent digital news and blog website founded and published by Manoj ("we," "us," or "our"), operating out of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. As the sole publisher and data controller, Manoj is committed to maintaining the highest standards of reader privacy, transparency, and data protection.

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, you may reach our privacy desk directly at privacy@thetimespatriot.com.

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures

We partner with Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-3733923214502061) and authorized third-party ad networks to display advertisements on our website. To comply strictly with Google AdSense Publisher Policies, we provide the following required disclosures:

Advertising cookies (such as the Google DoubleClick cookie) allow Google and its certified ad technology partners to recognize your browser when you visit our website or other digital publications, helping show ads that match your interests while limiting repetitive ads and detecting ad fraud.

3. Google Consent Mode v2 & Cookie Management

The Times Patriot has integrated Google Consent Mode v2 across the entire website. This framework ensures that your tracking preferences are honored before any advertising or analytics scripts process data, particularly for readers visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and privacy-conscious jurisdictions worldwide.

Consent signals governed on our platform include:

  • ad_storage: Enables storage (such as cookies) related to advertising.
  • ad_user_data: Determines whether user data can be sent to Google for advertising purposes.
  • ad_personalization: Controls whether personalized remarketing and interest-based profiling are enabled.
  • analytics_storage: Enables storage (such as cookies) related to analytics and site usage measurement.

Managing Your Preferences: When you first visit our site, our consent banner allows you to Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customize your preferences. You can update or revoke your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Preferences link available in the footer of every page.

4. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Disclosure

We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-TFVPXKWFLZ) to collect aggregated, anonymous statistics about reader engagement, such as article pageviews, average reading duration, and geographic distribution. Google Analytics utilizes first-party cookies and anonymizes IP addresses before storage. To prevent your browsing activity from being recorded by Google Analytics across the web, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to deliver quality journalism:

  • Information You Voluntarily Provide: If you use our contact form, send a news tip, request a correction, or email us directly, we receive your name, email address, topic, and message content.
  • Server Log Files: Like nearly all web publishers, our servers log standard access requests: IP address (truncated where required), browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and request paths. These logs are used strictly for technical performance, DDoS mitigation, and system security.
  • Local Storage & Session Data: We store non-identifying client preferences in your browser's local storage, such as your selected reading theme (light or dark mode) and your saved cookie consent status.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected solely for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To serve, maintain, and secure The Times Patriot digital news service.
  • To respond promptly to reader queries, feedback, editorial corrections, and grievance submissions.
  • To monitor aggregate traffic patterns, improve website performance, and maintain server stability.
  • To serve compliant, non-intrusive advertisements that financially support our independent journalism.
  • To protect our readers and platform from malicious attacks, spam bots, and illegal activities.

We never sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information to data brokers or third parties.

7. Legal Rights & Regional Compliance

A. European Union / UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you reside in the EEA or UK, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

B. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / CPRA

For residents of California and US states with applicable privacy statutes:

  • We do not sell personal information.
  • We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without affirmative consent.
  • You have the right to request disclosure of categories of information collected, the right to deletion, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
  • You may exercise your "Do Not Sell or Share My Info" preference via our footer link or by contacting us.

C. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)

As an Indian digital news publication, we adhere to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023. Indian citizens have the right to access summaries of personal data processed, seek correction or erasure of personal data, nominate representatives, and access our statutory grievance redressal mechanism.

8. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

The Times Patriot is a general-interest news and commentary publication designed for readers aged 13 and older (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or retain personal data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through our contact form, please notify us immediately at privacy@thetimespatriot.com, and we will delete the data within 24 hours.

9. Data Retention & Cybersecurity

We employ industry-standard HTTPS (TLS 1.3) encryption across all endpoints, strict access controls, and regular security reviews. Contact messages and inquiries are retained only for as long as necessary to resolve your request and comply with legal requirements, after which they are securely purged.

10. Third-Party Hyperlinks

Our reporting frequently references and hyperlinks to external websites, government portals, court judgments, and academic papers. The Times Patriot is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect evolving legal requirements or updates in our advertising configurations. The revised date at the top of this document will always reflect the latest iteration.

12. Contact the Privacy Desk & Publisher

For any privacy inquiries, data subject requests, or questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact:

  • Data Controller & Publisher: Manoj
  • Privacy Desk Email: privacy@thetimespatriot.com
  • Postal Address: The Times Patriot, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560001