Privacy Policy | HelloTime

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Website: https://hello-time.com

Contact: https://hello-time.com/contact-us/
Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to https://hello-time.com! This website is operated from Thailand and is dedicated to providing valuable content on topics like AI in finance, trading strategies, and future market trends. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We use Google AdSense for advertisements, and as such, we adhere to Google’s policies alongside Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please refrain from using the site.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit https://hello-time.com, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Data you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact details (e.g., via a contact form or newsletter sign-up).
Automatically Collected Information: Non-personal data like your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral URLs. This is gathered via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
Ad-Related Data: Google AdSense and its partners may collect data (e.g., cookies, device identifiers) to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior and interests.

We collect this information to improve your experience, deliver relevant content, and serve ads effectively.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Content Delivery: To provide and enhance the articles, trading tips, and AI-related insights you enjoy on our site.
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and optimize site performance (e.g., fixing broken links or improving load times).
Advertising: Google AdSense uses your data to display tailored ads. We don’t control their data practices but ensure compliance with their policies.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries or send updates if you’ve opted into our newsletter.
Legal Compliance: To meet obligations under Thai law (e.g., PDPA) and protect our rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your visit:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functions (e.g., navigation).
Analytics Cookies: Track site usage (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior.
Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense to personalize ads and measure ad performance.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit site functionality. For more on Google’s ad practices, see their Privacy Policy.

4. How We Share Your Information

We don’t sell or rent your personal data. We may share it in these cases:

Third-Party Service Providers: With trusted partners (e.g., Google AdSense, hosting services) who process data on our behalf, bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by Thai law, court orders, or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers: If the site is sold or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner under the same protections.

5. Google AdSense Compliance

As an AdSense participant, we follow Google’s policies:

We don’t collect sensitive personal data (e.g., race, religion) for ad targeting beyond what AdSense requires.
Ads may use cookies or identifiers to personalize content—see Google’s Ad Personalization to opt out.
We ensure transparency about third-party ad tracking in this policy.

6. Thailand PDPA Compliance

Under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you have rights over your data:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold.
Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
Objection: Opt out of certain data uses (e.g., marketing).
Portability: Ask for your data in a transferable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert your contact info]. We’ll respond within 30 days, as per PDPA guidelines.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data:

Encryption for data transmission (e.g., HTTPS).
Secure hosting and access controls.
Regular updates to guard against breaches.

However, no system is 100% secure—use the site at your own risk. Report any security concerns to us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed:

Contact form data: Up to 1 year after resolution, unless legally required longer.
Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default), then anonymized.
AdSense data: Managed by Google per their retention policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Operating from Thailand, we may transfer data to third-party servers (e.g., Google’s US-based servers for AdSense). We ensure these transfers comply with PDPA and use partners with adequate data protection standards.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site isn’t intended for users under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children. If you’re a parent and believe we have such data, contact us to remove it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our content (e.g., YouTube links, cited sources like Forbes) may include external links. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies before engaging.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The “Last Updated” date will change, and significant updates will be highlighted on the site. Check back regularly.