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Effective Date: April 10, 2025

At The Horizons Times, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access or interact with our website https://thehorizonstimes.com (“Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, and other registration details
  
   
• IP address, browser type, and device information
  
   
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on the Site, etc.)
  
   
• Any information you voluntarily submit via forms or comments
  
   

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve our content and services
  
   
• Communicate with you (newsletters, account notifications, etc.)
  
   
• Analyze website performance and user engagement
  
   
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations
  
   

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. We may share data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., analytics or email services) under confidentiality agreements
  
   
• Authorities when legally required
  
   

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
  
   
• Correct inaccuracies
  
   
• Request deletion of your data
  
   
• Object to data processing
  
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
  
   

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

🍪 Cookies Policy

Effective Date: April 10, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how The Horizons Times uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies – necessary for the Site to function properly
  
   
• Analytics cookies – to understand how users interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  
   
• Functionality cookies – to remember your preferences
  
   
• Advertising cookies – to display personalized ads (where applicable)
  
   

3. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
  
   
• Block third-party cookies
  
   
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect Site functionality)
  
   

4. Consent

When you first visit the Site, a banner will request your consent to use cookies. You can update your cookie preferences at any time.