Version 1.0 · International Edition · United States
Effective Date: 1 July 2026 | Last Updated: 1 July 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how GlobalFounderTimes ("GlobalFounderTimes," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with globalfoundertimes.com (the "Site"). GlobalFounderTimes is an international business publication — International Edition · United States. This policy applies to all visitors, readers, contributors, and clients of the Site, regardless of location.
2. Information We Collect
Provided directly: contact form submissions; publication enquiries (advertising, partnership, or editorial requests); story submissions (name, company, email, submitted content); newsletter sign-up (email address).
Collected automatically: cookies and similar tracking technologies; analytics data (pages visited, time on page, referring source); IP address and approximate location; browser type, device type, and operating system; standard server log data.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to respond to enquiries and story or partnership submissions; deliver publication services and process publication-related requests; send editorial communications and newsletters to those who opt in; perform analytics to understand and improve the Site; maintain security and prevent fraud or abuse; and comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
For readers in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar frameworks, we process personal data on the following legal bases: consent (e.g., newsletter opt-in); legitimate interests (e.g., operating and securing the Site); contractual necessity (e.g., responding to a request you initiated); and legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests from authorities).
5. International Users
GlobalFounderTimes is published as an International Edition — United States. Data may be processed and stored in the United States. Where you are located in the EEA, UK, California, or another jurisdiction with mandatory privacy rights, those rights remain respected in accordance with applicable law.
6. Cookies
The Site uses essential cookies (required for basic functionality), analytics cookies (to understand aggregate Site usage), and preference cookies (to remember display or settings preferences, where applicable). Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Where legally required, a cookie consent mechanism will be presented before non-essential cookies are set.
7. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, restrict or object to certain processing, request portability of your data, and withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14.
10. California Privacy Rights
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (GlobalFounderTimes does not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14.
11. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12. Third-Party Services
We may rely on third-party service providers to operate the Site, including hosting providers, analytics tools, and email delivery services. These providers process information only as necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: pr@globalfoundertimes.com