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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3-24-25

Hot Take Times (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.hottaketimes.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We currently do not collect personal information (such as your name or email address) unless you voluntarily provide it—for example, by subscribing to a newsletter or contacting us.

We may automatically collect limited, non-personal information such as:

  • IP address and general geolocation
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and platform
  • Referring URLs and access times
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

This data may be used to analyze traffic patterns and improve the user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

As of the effective date, we do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies on our website.

However, in the future, we may implement tools—such as Google AdSense, affiliate networks, or analytics services—that use cookies or other technologies to:

  • Measure traffic and engagement
  • Personalize content or ads
  • Track performance of sponsored content

If we adopt such tools, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where legally required, notify users or request cookie consent via a banner.

3. How We Use Your Information

When collected, we may use information to:

  • Improve and optimize our website
  • Monitor traffic and usage patterns
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data in the following limited situations:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools)
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes

This Site may link to third-party websites, content, or advertising providers. These third parties may collect information directly from your browser and have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for their policies or actions.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / CalOPPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Request a copy of any data we hold about you
  • Opt out of data selling or certain uses of your information
  • Object to or restrict specific types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact-us@hottaketimes.com.

7. “Do Not Track” Signals

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. You may manage your privacy preferences via your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain usage data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If we begin collecting personal information, we will only retain it as long as necessary for the stated purpose.

9. International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries with different data protection standards. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under age 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we’ve collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Hosting Provider

Our website is hosted by Ghost.org, a publishing platform operated by Ghost Foundation Ltd. While we control the content and operations of this Site, certain technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) may be processed by Ghost as part of site hosting. You can learn more at Ghost’s Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: contact-us@hottaketimes.com

Website: https://www.hottaketimes.com