Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The NE Times ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with applicable data-protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Information we collect
- Information you give us: such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Usage data: pages visited, time on site and similar analytics, collected to help us improve the site.
- Device data: browser type, device and approximate location based on your IP address.
2. How we use your information
- To deliver newsletters and content you have requested.
- To respond to your enquiries and feedback.
- To analyse and improve our website and services.
- To keep our website secure and prevent abuse.
3. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the basis of your consent (for example, when you subscribe), our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site, and where necessary to comply with the law.
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Advertising and Google
We do not currently show third-party advertising on this website. If that changes, we will update this policy and continue to gate any advertising cookies behind your consent.
We use Google Analytics measurement cookies, which are only set after you accept them through our cookie banner; if you reject non-essential cookies, analytics cookies are not set (we use Google Consent Mode to enforce this).
You can review and control how Google uses data and cookies for advertising here:
- How Google uses cookies in advertising
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services
- Google Ads Settings — manage or opt out of personalised ads
- aboutads.info and Your Online Choices — opt out of third-party advertising cookies
We also use Google Analytics to measure how the site is used. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (such as email and analytics providers) who act on our behalf and are bound to protect it, or where required by law.
7. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, after which it is securely deleted.
8. Your rights
Under applicable data-protection laws you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email info@thenetimes.com.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at info@thenetimes.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).