Last Updated: 1 January 2026
Gulf Times Now (“GTN”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website at gulftimesnow.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Site or interact with our services. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment or enquiry, register for an account, or submit editorial content. This may include your name, email address, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect technical information including: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. We also use cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the Site, send newsletters and editorial updates where you have opted in, respond to enquiries, analyse Site traffic, comply with legal obligations, and protect against fraud and security threats.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EEA and United Kingdom, we process personal data based on: Consent (newsletters, cookie acceptance); Legitimate interests (analytics, security); Legal obligation (applicable law compliance); and Contract performance (requested services).
4. UAE Data Protection
Gulf Times Now complies with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and its Executive Regulations. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data processed in connection with our UAE operations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies in four categories: Essential cookies (required for Site functionality, cannot be disabled); Analytics cookies (Google Analytics and similar tools, data anonymised); Advertising cookies (relevant ad delivery through partners including Google AdSense); and Functional cookies (remembering preferences). You can manage non-essential cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with: service providers under contractual data processing agreements; in connection with business transfers (merger/acquisition); where required by law or UAE regulatory authorities; and to protect the rights and safety of GTN, users, or others.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to: access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, or port your personal data; object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@gulftimesnow.com. We respond within 30 days and may verify your identity before processing requests.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Security
We implement SSL/HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact privacy@gulftimesnow.com immediately.
12. International Transfers
Data may be processed on servers outside your home country. For transfers outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions under GDPR.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
Gulf Times Now — Data Privacy Team
Email: privacy@gulftimesnow.com
Website: gulftimesnow.com