Effective date: 2025-10-10 — This policy explains how NKM Times collects, uses and protects the personal information of visitors, subscribers and contributors.
1. Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you visit or use our site:
- Personal information you provide: name, email address, job title or affiliation, contributor bios, and any other information you submit when you subscribe, comment, contact us, or contribute content.
- Automatically collected information: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, timestamps and other usage data collected via server logs and cookies.
- Analytics and cookies: Google Analytics (or other analytics) cookies and similar technologies to understand site usage and improve content.
- Third-party data: if you interact with third-party integrations (e.g., social logins, comment providers), those parties may share information with us according to their terms.
2. How we use information
- To deliver and personalize content, newsletters, and other communications you request.
- To analyze and improve the website, measure readership, and understand which topics interest our audience.
- To respond to questions, submissions, partnership inquiries and other requests.
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues or abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Legal bases for processing (EEA/GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Processing necessary for performance of a contract or to take steps at your request (e.g., delivering newsletters you signed up for).
- Consent, where we ask for it (e.g., optional tracking cookies or marketing communications you opt into).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., operating the site, improving content, preventing fraud), balanced against your rights and freedoms.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to run the site, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings—note that disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
We may use:
- Essential cookies for site operation
- Performance and analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functional cookies to remember preferences
5. Third-party services and links
We work with third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery providers such as Mailchimp, comment systems, social platforms) who may process user data on our behalf. These providers have their own privacy practices — please consult their privacy policies. Our site may contain links to third-party sites; we are not responsible for their content or practices.
6. Email newsletters and marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter we store your email and relevant metadata to deliver messages. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at the address below.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and purpose for which we collected it.
8. Data sharing and disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Law enforcement or authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Affiliates or in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), with notice to affected users where required.
9. International transfers
Because we operate online, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) where required.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction or update of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@nkm-times.example (replace with your email). We may require verification before responding to requests.
11. California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to request categories of personal information collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). To exercise CCPA/CPRA rights, contact hello@nkm-times.example.
12. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
13. Children's privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" at the top will indicate when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. Contact us
For privacy questions, rights requests or concerns, contact:
Email: hello@nkm-times.example