1. Introduction

TheUFOTimes.com ("the Website," "we," "us," or "our") is owned and operated by Rachid Echahly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all visitors and users of TheUFOTimes.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.

Information you provide: If you submit our contact or newsletter subscription form, we collect your email address and any message content you voluntarily submit. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including your approximate location (country/region), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This data is aggregated and used solely to improve the website experience.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. TheUFOTimes.com uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — to serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• Functional cookies — to remember your preferences during a session

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for us, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.

For more information on Google's privacy practices, please visit policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Google AdSense & Advertising

This website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. You can also opt out through the NAI opt-out page.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website. These ads help support the free operation of TheUFOTimes.com.

6. Affiliate Links & Amazon Associates

TheUFOTimes.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon uses cookies to track purchases made through affiliate links. For more information, please review Amazon's Privacy Policy.

We may also participate in other affiliate programmes from time to time. All affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable throughout the site.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Analyse website traffic and improve content and user experience
• Respond to enquiries submitted via contact or newsletter forms
• Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

8. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond and maintain records. Analytics data collected by Google is subject to Google's own retention policies.

9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

• Right to access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing — you can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to object — you can object to processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability — you can request a copy of your data in a portable format

For California residents: under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at echahly@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to TheUFOTimes.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

TheUFOTimes.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your information.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Rachid Echahly
TheUFOTimes.com
echahly@gmail.com