Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how The Beltway Times collects, uses, and discloses your information in
connection with your use of our website and related services (the "Services"). By accessing or using the
Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
Effective Date: August 9, 2025
Information We Collect
We collect information from and about users of our Services, including:
- Information You Provide: For example, your name and email address when you subscribe, submit a comment, or contact us.
- Information Collected Automatically: As you use the Services, we may collect log and device information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, timestamps), and information via cookies and similar technologies.
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure the Services
- Remember your settings and preferences
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
- Deliver and measure advertising
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some features of the Services may not function properly without cookies.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Services
- Improve, personalize, and expand the Services
- Understand and analyze usage
- Communicate with you (including updates and marketing)
- Process comments and transactions
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
- Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, marketing, and similar services performed on our behalf.
- Advertising Partners: To show advertisements that may be relevant to you.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or part of our business.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, transmission over the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date above. Please review periodically for changes.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at staff@thebeltwaytimes.com.