This Privacy Policy outlines how The Daily Times Advocate collects, utilizes, and protects information gathered from individuals interacting with our digital properties. This policy applies to all services offered by The Daily Times Advocate.
The Daily Times Advocate is an independent news publication operating under Canadian jurisdiction. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of personal information.
This document was last updated in March 2026.
The Daily Times Advocate is a news organization located in San Diego, California. Our editorial operations focus on providing factual reporting to our readership.
We are owned and operated by APG, an independent digital media company. Further information about our parent company can be found at APG.
Our editorial team consists of professional journalists and reporters. We are not a platform for user-generated content or community submissions.
The Daily Times Advocate collects various types of information to provide and improve our services. The nature of the collected data depends on your interaction with our website.
When you visit our website, general browsing data is automatically collected. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the pages you viewed.
This information is used for analytical purposes, helping us understand website traffic patterns. It assists our technical team in maintaining the site's performance and security.
Individual users are not identified through this data. It is aggregated for statistical review.
If you subscribe to our digital services or newsletters, we collect information you provide voluntarily. This typically includes your email address, and sometimes your name.
This data is necessary to deliver the requested services, such as sending daily news summaries or alerts. You can manage your subscription preferences at any time.
When you contact us with feedback or submit news tips, we collect the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your communication.
This information is used by our journalists and editorial team to review and respond to inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited content submissions, news tips, or user-generated material.
Any information shared with our editorial team in this manner is treated with professional journalistic diligence.
The Daily Times Advocate displays advertisements on its website. We may work with third-party advertising partners who collect non-personally identifiable information. This can include data about your viewing habits on our site.
This data helps advertisers deliver more relevant ads. It generally involves anonymous identifiers and does not directly identify you as an individual.
The Daily Times Advocate uses collected information for specific, legitimate purposes. These uses are directly related to our operations as a news publication.
We use information to deliver news content. This includes personalizing newsletter delivery based on preferences you have indicated.
Data analysis helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience. This involves understanding popular content and identifying areas for technical improvement.
We process information to respond to your inquiries and news tips effectively. This allows our editorial team to engage with relevant communications.
Information may also be used to detect and prevent technical issues or fraudulent activities. This contributes to the overall security of our digital platform.
The Daily Times Advocate does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Our policy prohibits the monetization of user data through sale.
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website operations. These providers perform functions such as hosting, data analysis, and email delivery.
Service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed. They are not permitted to use it for their own marketing or other purposes.
In certain legal circumstances, we may be required to disclose information. This includes complying with legal processes, enforceable governmental requests, or protecting the rights and safety of The Daily Times Advocate and its users.
This may also involve disclosures during mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales. In such events, affected individuals will receive prior notification as required by law.
The Daily Times Advocate utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies serve various functions including remembering your preferences. They can also assist with website analytics and delivering personalized content or advertisements.
You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
The Daily Times Advocate retains personal information only for as long as necessary. This duration is determined by the purpose for which the information was collected. It also considers legal or operational requirements.
Subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe from our services. News tip communications may be retained for journalistic and legal review purposes.
Website analytics data is typically retained in an aggregated, anonymized form. Individual IP addresses might be retained for a shorter period for security logging.
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized. This prevents its identification with an individual.
Under Canadian privacy laws, individuals have specific rights regarding their personal information. The Daily Times Advocate supports the exercise of these rights.
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide a copy of this information, subject to certain legal limitations.
You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we maintain. We will update our records promptly upon verification.
You may request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances. This right is subject to legal exceptions, such as ongoing legal obligations or journalistic retention policies.
You have the right to request your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This allows for transfer to another service.
You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain conditions. This applies particularly when processing is based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact" section below. We will respond to your request within the legally mandated timeframe.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Additionally, relevant provincial privacy legislation may apply.
PIPEDA establishes ground rules for how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. It ensures personal information is handled responsibly.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees compliance with PIPEDA. If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you can contact the OPC.
The OPC can be reached at https://www.priv.gc.ca/ or by phone at 1-800-282-1376.
The Daily Times Advocate may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data handling practices. Significant changes will be communicated through appropriate channels.
Your continued use of our services after any policy changes represents your acceptance of the updated terms.
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy officer.
Email: privacy@dailytimesadvocate.com
For general editorial feedback or news tips, please use our main contact email mentioned on other sections of our website.