Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2025

Welcome to The Meridian Talks, your trusted source for breaking global headlines, thoughtful analysis, and cross-cultural perspectives. As a modern international news platform, we take privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and respect your information, in accordance with international data protection laws.

1. Our Global Privacy Commitment

We operate globally and are committed to complying with all major international data protection laws, including:

• GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation (European Union)
• CCPA/CPRA – California Consumer Privacy Act / Privacy Rights Act (California, USA)
• PIPEDA – Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
• DPA 2018 – UK Data Protection Act (United Kingdom)
• Privacy Act 1988 – (Australia)
• PDPA – Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore)
• And other applicable national or regional data privacy laws

2. What We Collect

• Personal Information: Names, email addresses, or other identifiers voluntarily submitted via newsletters, comment forms, or contact inquiries.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, device type, browser info, referral pages, and cookies.
• Behavioral Data: Engagement metrics, page views, and reading patterns to improve content and services.

3. Why We Collect It

We use the information to:

• Provide high-quality journalism tailored to your interests
• Send updates, newsletters, and announcements if you opt in
• Ensure website performance, user security, and legal compliance
• Analyze site traffic and reader engagement trends

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

In line with GDPR and similar laws, we rely on lawful grounds including user consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations to process your data.

5. Data Sharing & Transfers

We never sell your data. We may share it only with:

• Trusted service providers (analytics, email systems) under strict contracts
• Authorities when required by law
• Successor entities in case of reorganization (with prior notice)

We ensure lawful safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border data transfers.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. These cookies may include first-party analytics, third-party services, and ad technologies. You can manage or reject cookies through your browser settings or by using the banner below.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal data
• Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain processing types (like marketing)
• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

8. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child’s data was provided to us, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

10. External Links

Our articles may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in laws or our services. Any major changes will be posted on this page and, where required, we’ll notify you directly.

12. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Reach out to us at:

Email: themeridiantalks25@gmail.com
Website: www.themeridiantalks.com

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