1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how New Grok Times ("we", "us", or "our"), a krishnan.ca publication, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at ngtimes.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data. When you visit New Grok Times, our servers automatically log standard information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used for security monitoring, debugging, and understanding site usage.

Analytics. We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This data helps us improve content and user experience. Analytics data is collected anonymously and is not linked to personal information.

Cookies. We may use cookies for session management and analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Detect and prevent abuse
• Improve our content and services

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data to train machine learning models.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. We may share information when required by law or in response to valid legal process.

5. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored on servers in Canada. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

You may contact us to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of your information.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect about you. You also have the right to request deletion of your information. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising purposes. We may share information with service providers who help us operate our site, but this is not considered a "sale" under the CCPA.

8. Children

New Grok Times is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to [email protected].