Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you access or use our Service. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with their initial letters capitalized have specific meanings defined under the conditions below. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service.
• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means the ownership of 50% or more of the voting shares or other securities.
• Company (referred to as “HR Times”, “we”, “us”, or “our” in this Agreement) refers to HR Times, the provider of the online watch store.
• Cookies are small files placed on your device that may store details of your browsing history on our Service, among other functions.
• Country refers to the region in which HR Times operates.
• Device means any device (computer, cellphone, tablet, etc.) that can access our Service.
• Personal Data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the HR Times website and any related online services.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of HR Times, including third-party companies or individuals who help provide, manage, or analyze the Service.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically either generated by your use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• You means the individual accessing or using our Service, or the entity on whose behalf such access is made.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Address, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when you use our Service. This may include information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit on our Service, the time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. When you access the Service via a mobile device, additional data such as your mobile device’s unique ID, operating system, and mobile browser type may be collected.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons, tags, and scripts) to monitor activity on our Service and store certain information. These technologies help us improve and analyze our Service. They include:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
• Necessary/Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the operation of our Service and to authenticate users.
• Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences (such as language or login details) for a more personalized experience.

For further details on cookies and how you can manage them, please review our Cookies Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

HR Times may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain our Service: Including monitoring and analyzing usage to improve our Service.
• To Manage Your Account: Enabling access to features available to registered users.
• For Contract Performance: To fulfill your orders, manage purchases, or provide services you have requested.
• To Contact You: Via email, SMS, or other electronic communications regarding updates, promotions, or service-related information.
• For Marketing: To send you news, special offers, and information about other products or services similar to those you’ve purchased or inquired about (unless you opt out).
• To Process Business Transfers: In the event of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, where your data may be part of the transferred assets.
• For Other Purposes: Including data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, and improving our Service.

We may share your Personal Data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Who assist in monitoring, analyzing, or delivering our Service.
• For Business Transfers: Such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
• With Affiliates: Where we require them to adhere to this Privacy Policy.
• With Business Partners: To offer you additional products or services.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose explicitly approved by you.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This includes complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security or operational purposes.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be processed and stored in locations outside your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you agree to such transfers. HR Times will take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request deletion or modification of your Personal Data. You can update your information via your account settings or by contacting us directly. Please note that we may need to retain certain information as required by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

HR Times may disclose your Personal Data in the following situations:

• Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Law Enforcement: If required by law or in response to legal processes.
• Other Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure user safety.

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of your Personal Data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated by updating the “Last Updated” date and posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us