Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Unbiased Times ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use UnbiasedTimes.org (the "Service"). If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, this policy also describes your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection law (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation), the data controller is:

If you have any questions about how we process your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few ways:

• Contact form data: If you contact us, we collect the email address and message you submit.
• Usage data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Service (e.g., page views, approximate device/browser information), typically via analytics tools.
• Log data: Our servers may automatically record information such as IP address, timestamps, and request details for security and reliability.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: For analytics cookies (Google Analytics). You may withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
• Legitimate interests: For server log data (security monitoring, abuse prevention, service reliability) and aggregated usage analysis.
• Performance of a contract / pre-contractual steps: For processing contact form submissions in order to respond to your inquiry.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to retain or disclose data by law.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and localStorage to help operate the Service and understand traffic. Where required, we ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.

Cookies and storage we use:

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect core site functionality.

5. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Respond to messages and support requests.
• Monitor for abuse, security issues, and operational problems.
• Understand aggregate usage trends to improve the experience.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With service providers who help operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) under appropriate data processing agreements.
• If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the Service and users.
• In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), in which case we will take reasonable steps to protect your information.

7. International Data Transfers

We use Google Analytics, which is operated by Google LLC (United States). When you consent to analytics cookies, data such as your anonymized IP address and page-view information may be transferred to and processed on Google servers in the United States or other countries.

Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For details on Google's data handling, see Google's Privacy Policy. In addition, contact form messages are delivered through our email provider and may be processed on infrastructure outside the EEA/UK depending on provider systems.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact form submissions: Typically retained for up to 12 months in our support inbox, then deleted where reasonably feasible, subject to legal obligations and backup/archival systems.
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
• Analytics data: Subject to Google Analytics' retention settings (default 14 months).

9. Your Rights

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
• Right to restriction: You can ask us to restrict (pause) processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: Where technically feasible, you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g., analytics cookies), you can withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at unbiasedtimes@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully.

10. External Links

The Service may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For how we handle AI-generated content, see our Terms of Service.