Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY AND LEGAL STATEMENT

GlobalTextileTimes.com (Global Textile Times) provides B2B news, media, marketing, and communication services related to the textile industry in various formats such as articles, videos, interviews, press releases, newsletters, and more via digital mediums.

GlobalTextileTimes.com is a product of Leo Marcom Pvt. Ltd., a Private Limited company registered under the laws of India, with a registered office at E505, My Home Abhra, Knowledge City, Inorbit Mall Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081, India. We publish various magazines and websites providing media, marketing, and communication services across industries like Healthcare, Construction, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Telecom, Finance, Packaging, and Supplychain, among others.

We value your privacy and appreciate your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how Leo Marcom Pvt. Ltd. collects, uses, and safeguards information from users (“User” or “you”) of our website and any websites operated by Leo Marcom Pvt. Ltd. (“Leo Marcom,” “GlobalTextileTimes.com,” “our,” “we,” or “us”). By continuing to use GlobalTextileTimes.com, you signify that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.

What User Data We Collect

We collect personal information and non-personal data from users in various ways (see below for details). This may include:

  • Personal Identity Details: Name, Gender, Email address, Telephone number, Address, Country, IP address, Your Picture (if you are a content contributor).
  • Technical Non-Personal Details: Browser name, Time Zone settings, Operating systems, Internet service provider, Device used, Mobile Carrier, Platform, Type of computer, and other similar technical details.
  • Employer Details:
    • Employer name;
    • Department;
    • Job Position, Designation, Job Functions & Responsibilities;
    • Employer type (e.g., Textile Manufacturers, Suppliers, Research & Development Firms, etc.);
    • Legal status of the Company (e.g., Limited, Partnership, etc.);
  • Other Data:
    • Educational Qualification;
    • Eligibility information (e.g., for students, event attendees, etc.);
    • Other details you provide us through enquiry forms, contact forms, customer support, and sales communications.

Please note, we do not collect or store your financial information, such as credit card details, credit score, etc.

We may also collect data on how you arrived at our website, such as search terms entered into search engines or social media promotions that led you to our site. This information may be anonymous or tied to your account.

Additionally, we collect information on how you use our websites, including the pages you visit, links you click, and your interactions with the website. To enhance our content and user experience, we may combine your data with information from third-party sources (e.g., professional networking sites).

How We Collect User Information

We collect personal data through various methods, including, but not limited to, when users:

  • Visit our website;
  • Subscribe to our newsletters and/or magazines;
  • Fill out forms or respond to surveys;
  • Engage with our activities, services, features, and resources on the site.

This data may be collected directly on our website, through official social media channels, or via third-party services like Google.

Additionally, we use cookies to collect data. Cookies help us improve user experience and analyze website usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your experience on the site. For detailed information, please view our cookie policy.

What Is the Purpose of Collecting User Data and How We Use It?

The data we collect helps us serve our users with relevant content and marketing services and ensures the security of personal information. We use your data for:

  • Processing inquiries or requests;
  • Sending you necessary communications;
  • Providing updates on the latest news and developments;
  • Improving and personalizing your experience on our website;
  • Enhancing our website and services;
  • Providing customer support;
  • Administering promotions, contests, surveys, and other site features;
  • Sending periodic emails with news, product updates, and promotional content;
  • Analyzing and improving our services using aggregated statistical data.

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the instructions provided in each communication or by contacting us.

Your Rights to Opt-Out

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails. You can also delete your account or request removal from our mailing lists by contacting us at dpa@leomarcom.com.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not trade, sell or rent our users personal information. We may share it within the Leo Marcom family of companies for the purposes outlined above. We also share data with third-party service providers who assist us with business operations (e.g., email marketing, hosting, analytics) in compliance with data protection laws.

We may share your information with law enforcement or other authorities if required to prevent illegal activities or protect our rights. All the data we share with companies, organizations or individuals outside Leo Marcom Network is only if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to detect, prevent, or otherwise security or technical issues, as well as to protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Leo Marcom, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law.

Where We Store Your Personal Data

Your data is stored on servers operated by trusted third-party providers such as:

  • SiteGround
  • Media Temple
  • GoDaddy
  • CloudFlare
  • Google
  • Amazon Web Services

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Right to Access Your Data

If you are a European resident, you have the right to access, correct, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise this right, please contact us at dpa@leomarcom.com.

Third-Party Links

GlobalTextileTimes.com may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

We use Google Ads and other third-party services to display ads, which may use cookies to tailor ads to your preferences. You can adjust your ad preferences on Google’s Ad Settings page.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention of Data

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at dpa@leomarcom.com.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at dpa@leomarcom.com or refer to the contact page on our website.