Privacy Policy: Critical Times News
Last Updated: [November 18, 2025]
Critical Times News is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with transparency and responsibility. As a serious news and analysis platform, we understand the trust you place in us when consuming our content, including our geopolitical analysis and in-depth business news. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data.
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you provide directly through interactions with our site, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Contact details (if provided)
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Messages submitted through our contact form
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Newsletter subscription information for updates on political developments today
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website, we may automatically collect Usage and Technical data to improve our service, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site (used to optimize our critical news analysis)
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Referring URLs
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Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and performance
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support site functionality. These cookies help us understand how our serious journalism is consumed. You can adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Deliver website content efficiently and securely
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Respond to inquiries and support requests
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Improve site functionality, performance, and user experience
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Send newsletters or updates (only if you explicitly subscribe)
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Analyze traffic patterns to optimize editorial operations and market relevance
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Maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance
How We Share Information
Critical Times News does not sell personal information. We may share limited, necessary data with:
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Trusted service providers supporting hosting, analytics, and secure email delivery. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
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Legal authorities, if required by law or for security purposes (e.g., cooperating with law enforcement regarding threats or fraud).
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Third-party advertising partners (non-identifiable data only), ensuring that ad targeting does not compromise your identity.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites that provide supplemental context or source material related to global security news or policy and current events. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or data handling policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with their services.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is fully secure, we continuously monitor and update our security measures to protect your trust in our platform.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and governing laws, you may have rights to:
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Access personal information we hold
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Request corrections or updates
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt out of marketing emails
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Limit cookies or tracking through browser settings
To submit a request regarding your data, contact us using the dedicated email address below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or security reasons. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are stored securely and periodically reviewed based on established internal policies.
Children’s Privacy
Critical Times News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such data has been provided, contact us immediately to request its deletion.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, technology, or site operations. Revised versions will be posted on this page with an updated date.