Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
At Times Square News, your privacy is something we take seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit timesquare.news, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your data.
By continuing to use our website, you confirm that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, please stop using timesquare.news.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at info@timesquare.news before continuing to use the website.
1. Who We Are
Times Square News is an independent digital news publication operating at timesquare.news. We publish original news, analysis, sports coverage, business stories, technology updates, travel features, fashion content, and celebrity news for a global English-speaking audience.
For all privacy-related enquiries, reach us at: info@timesquare.news
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you give us directly and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us through our contact form, submit a guest post, or send us an email, you provide us with your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share. We use this information only to respond to you or process your submission. We never sell or rent this information to third parties.
Information Collected Automatically — Log Files
Like most websites, timesquare.news uses server log files. When you visit our website, our servers automatically record certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, internet service provider, operating system, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, the website that referred you to us, and how long you spend on each page.
This information does not personally identify you. We use it in anonymised, aggregated form to understand how visitors use our website, improve our content, and monitor the security of our platform. Log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days.
Information Collected Through Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with timesquare.news. A full explanation of these technologies is provided in Section 3 below.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and serve relevant content and advertisements. Cookies do not contain information that personally identifies you unless you have provided that information to us.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off as they support core features such as page navigation and security. Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies collect data in anonymised form including pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at the website. Advertising cookies are placed by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to serve you relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history across the internet. Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience on return visits.
Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
We and our advertising partners may use web beacons, also called clear GIFs or pixel tags, which are tiny invisible images placed on web pages or in emails. These technologies help us measure how effective our content is, count page visits, track whether emails have been opened, and understand how users navigate our website.
How to Control Cookies
You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of timesquare.news and some features may not work as expected.
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit Google Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
4. Google Analytics
Times Square News uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including the pages you visit, time spent on the site, the country you are browsing from, and the device and browser you are using.
This data is processed by Google and shared with us in aggregated form. We cannot identify individual users from this data. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google Analytics data is stored on Google’s servers and governed by Google’s own Privacy Policy, which you can read at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
Times Square News displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may work with additional advertising networks. These advertising partners use cookies and tracking technologies to serve you advertisements based on your previous visits to our website and other websites across the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to show you ads tailored to your interests. You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting adssettings.google.com.
We do not control which advertisements are shown on our website, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of our advertising partners. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any advertising services whose ads appear on our site.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to deliver, improve, and maintain our website and its content. We use it to understand how readers engage with our articles and features, to serve relevant advertisements through our advertising partners, to respond to reader enquiries and process editorial submissions, to monitor and protect the security of our platform, and to comply with our legal obligations.
We do not use your information to make automated decisions that have any significant legal or personal impact on you. We do not build personal profiles for purposes beyond improving our website experience.
7. How We Share Your Information
Times Square News does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
We share data with Google and other analytics providers to help us understand website traffic and performance. We share data with Google AdSense and other advertising networks solely for the purpose of serving advertisements. We share data with our hosting provider and technical service partners who help us operate our website securely and efficiently. We may share data with law enforcement or government authorities if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or regulatory obligation.
All third-party service providers who process data on our behalf are required to handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
8. Data Retention
Server log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days before automatic deletion. Email correspondence and contact form submissions are kept for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry. Guest post submissions are retained in our editorial system until you request removal. Any newsletter subscriber data is retained until you choose to unsubscribe.
9. Your Rights — GDPR, CCPA, and Global Privacy Laws
Depending on where you are located, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal data. Times Square News respects these rights for all users worldwide, regardless of location.
European Union and United Kingdom — GDPR
If you are based in the EU or UK, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction of any inaccurate information, to request deletion of your personal data, to object to how we process your data, to request that we restrict our processing of your data, to receive your data in a portable format, and to withdraw consent at any time where our processing is based on your consent.
California, USA — CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Times Square News does not sell personal information.
Canada — PIPEDA
If you are in Canada, you have the right to access your personal information and request corrections where necessary.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@timesquare.news with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
Times Square News 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 submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@timesquare.news and we will promptly delete the information.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our articles and pages may contain links to third-party websites for reference purposes. These external websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or how they handle your data. Visiting any external link from timesquare.news is entirely at your own risk.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, theft, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption via SSL to secure all data transmitted between your browser and our server. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
If you suspect that your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@timesquare.news.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, the services we use, or applicable laws. When significant changes are made, the date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Your continued use of timesquare.news following any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
14. Related Policies
For information about how we govern the use of our website, please read our Terms and Conditions.
To learn about contributing content to our platform, visit our Write for Us page.
For general enquiries about our editorial content or platform, visit our About Us or Contact page.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, we are here to help.
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