Privacy Policy for Dallas Daily Times

Last Updated: September 18, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dallas Daily Times (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.dallasdailytimes.com (“Website”) or interact with our services. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

2.1. Personal Information

Personal information refers to data that can identify you personally. We may collect the following:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
  • Account Information: Username, password, subscription details.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing address (processed securely by our payment partners).
  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, interests (optional and provided by you).

2.2. Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information does not identify you personally and may include:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type.
  • Technical Data: Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, date/time stamps.

2.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookies Policy to enhance your experience on our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide Services: Manage your subscriptions, process payments, and deliver content.
  • To Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance website functionality and user experience.
  • Personalization: Customize content and advertisements based on your preferences and interests.
  • Communication: Send newsletters, promotional materials, and important updates. You can opt-out at any time.
  • Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests.
  • Security: Protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and other malicious activities.
  • Compliance: Adhere to legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1. With Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

4.2. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

4.4. With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given explicit consent for such sharing.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
  • Access Controls: Restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Audits: Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
  • Data Minimization: Collect only the information necessary for the specified purposes.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another service.
  • Objection: Object to processing your personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7.2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and price even if you exercise your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: