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Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026. The Times Patriot ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Information you provide: When you contact us, submit a tip, or sign up for a newsletter, we collect the information you choose to share (such as name, email, and message content).
- Automatically collected information: Like most websites, our servers automatically log standard data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies for essential site functionality (such as remembering your dark-mode preference) and for analytics and advertising.
How we use information
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To respond to your inquiries and tips.
- To analyze site usage in aggregate, so we can improve content and performance.
- To display advertising relevant to our readership, including through Google AdSense.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud and abuse.
Cookies and advertising
We use first-party cookies for site functionality. Third parties, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or learn more at aboutads.info.
Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers that help operate the Service (hosting, analytics, advertising) under contractual obligations to protect it.
- Law enforcement or other authorities when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Successors in a corporate transaction, subject to confidentiality.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict our processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, email privacy@thetimespatriot.com or use our contact form.
You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, opt out of analytics, and unsubscribe from any marketing email at any time using the link in each message.
Children's privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Data retention and security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, but no system is fully secure.
International users
The Service is operated from the India. If you are accessing it from outside the India, please be aware that information collected may be transferred to and processed in the India.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. We use session cookies to operate our service, preference cookies to remember your preferences and various settings, and security cookies for security purposes. By using The Times Patriot, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with Google policies and our standards.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email privacy@thetimespatriot.com.