IBC Global Times (“we” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit and use ibcglobaltimes.com (the “Website”). By accessing and using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, and contact details, when you subscribe to our newsletters, submit inquiries through our contact forms, or engage in other interactions with the Website.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing patterns. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the Website, and improve your user experience.
2. Use of Information
2.1. We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes: a) To provide you with the information, products, or services you request. b) To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to IBC Global Times, if you have subscribed to them. c) To personalize your experience on the Website and tailor the content to your preferences. d) To improve our products, services, and Website through analysis of user behavior and feedback.
2.2. We may use automatically collected information to monitor and analyze the usage of the Website, to enhance its functionality, and to optimize our marketing efforts.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, and delivering requested services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
3.2. We may disclose your personal information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our users or others.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.1. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Security
5.1. 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 completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
6.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.
7. International Data Transfers
7.1. We may transfer your personal information to servers located outside your country for processing and storage. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to such international destinations.
8. Your Choices
8.1. You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to access certain features or receive specific services from us.
8.2. You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions provided in those emails. However, we may still send you transactional or administrative communications related to your use of the Website.
9. Children’s Privacy
9.1. The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
10.1. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
11. Contact Us
11.1. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@ibcglobaltimes.com.
Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to the information collected through the Website and not to any information collected offline or through other channels.