Last updated: March 8, 2026
Rhetica Co., Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates The Halal Times at halaltimes.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase our products or services, or otherwise interact with us.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account & subscription data: name, email address, billing information, and preferences when you subscribe or make a purchase
- Communications: any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send us via email or contact forms
- Payment information: processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral URLs, browser type, device type, IP address, and operating system
- Cookies & tracking technologies: session cookies, persistent cookies, and similar technologies to maintain your preferences and analyze traffic
- Analytics: we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This may involve cross-site tracking. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our services
- Send newsletters, editorial content, and product updates you have subscribed to
- Process payments and manage your subscriptions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send administrative communications (e.g., changes to terms, billing issues)
- Analyze usage trends to improve content and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: to fulfill a subscription or purchase you have made
- Legitimate interests: to improve our services, prevent fraud, and communicate with you
- Consent: where you have explicitly opted in (e.g., marketing emails)
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable law
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how the Site is used (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing cookies: used by third-party advertisers (if applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers: third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (e.g., Stripe for payments, email service providers for newsletters, hosting providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics and similar services
- Legal authorities: when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Subscriber data is retained for the duration of your subscription and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).
7. International Data Transfers
Rhetica Co., Ltd. is based in Japan. Your data may be processed and stored in Japan or in other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: request that we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Objection: object to certain types of processing
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure payment processing via Stripe, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breach as required by law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers by email. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Rhetica Co., Ltd. (The Halal Times)
Email: [email protected]
Website: halaltimes.com