Privacy Policy
Last Updated on October 8, 2024
At The Merapi Times, accessible via https://www.merapitimes.com, the privacy of our visitors is a top priority. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect and record and explains how we use it.
If you have any additional questions or need further information about this policy, please feel free to contact us.
This privacy policy applies exclusively to our online activities and governs the information shared and/or collected on The Merapi Times website. It does not apply to any offline information collection or activities conducted through other channels.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
The type of personal information you are asked to provide and the reasons for requesting it will be clearly communicated at the point of collection.
If you contact us directly, we may collect additional details, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- The content of messages and attachments
- Any other information you choose to provide
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used in the following ways:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To improve and personalize your experience
- To understand how users interact with our site
- To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
- To communicate with you, including customer service, updates, and promotional content
- To send emails
- To detect and prevent fraud
Log Files
The Merapi Times follows standard procedures for using log files. These files log visitors upon visiting our site, a common practice for hosting services' analytics. The information collected may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser types
- Internet Service Provider (ISP) details
- Date and time stamps
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks
This information is not linked to anything personally identifiable and is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic data.
Cookies and Web Beacons
The Merapi Times uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies store visitor preferences and track pages visited to optimize website content for different browsers.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google, a third-party vendor, uses DART cookies to serve ads based on visits to our website and other sites. Visitors can opt out of DART cookie use by visiting Google’s Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Advertising Partners
Our site works with advertising partners who may use cookies and web beacons. Below are our advertising partners and their respective privacy policies:
These third-party ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
Note: The Merapi Times does not control or access these cookies.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
The Merapi Times's privacy policy does not extend to other advertisers or websites. Please review the respective privacy policies of third-party ad servers for detailed information, including how to opt out of their data collection practices.
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Children’s Information
Protecting children’s privacy is a priority. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities.
The Merapi Times does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has shared such information on our website, please contact us immediately. We will promptly remove it from our records.