Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 28, 2025

At TopStoryTimes.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use, share, and protect it when you visit and interact with our website.

By using TopStoryTimes.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require you to register or create an account to access or read stories on TopStoryTimes.com. However, we may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as your browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. This information helps us understand how our users interact with the site and improves the overall experience.
Cookies: Our website may use cookies to personalize content and advertisements, provide social media features, and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable us to enhance your user experience by remembering preferences and settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Improve and personalize user experience.
Analyze trends and website performance.
Provide relevant advertising and content.
Respond to inquiries or requests, should you choose to contact us via the contact forms (if applicable).

We do not collect any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through comments, contact forms, or other voluntary interactions.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party advertising companies, analytics tools, or other services to help us manage our website’s operations and provide relevant content and advertisements to users. These third parties may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information about your visits to TopStoryTimes.com and other websites in order to display personalized ads or analyze traffic.

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to track website usage and improve site functionality.
Google AdSense: We may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the web.

For more information on how these third parties handle your data, please refer to their privacy policies.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the non-personal information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Choices

As a user of TopStoryTimes.com, you have the right to:

Disable cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control the use of cookies through their settings. You can choose to disable cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly without them.
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: If you wish to opt-out of targeted advertising or personalized ads, you can visit the Google Ad Settings page or other third-party advertising opt-out pages.

6. Children’s Privacy

TopStoryTimes.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information immediately.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.