Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

For Islamabad Times

Welcome to Islamabad Times — a trusted and widely followed digital news platform with over 1 million readers and followers worldwide. This page outlines our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Publication Guidelines, ensuring transparency, user trust, and compliance with global content standards.

By accessing our platform (the “Website”), you agree to the policies outlined below. If you do not agree with these terms, we kindly ask you to discontinue use of our services.

📰 1. Publication Policies

1.1 Editorial Principles

Islamabad Times is committed to responsible journalism. We adhere to international best practices including:

Accuracy: Every article undergoes fact-checking before publication.
Independence: We remain free from political or corporate influence.
Accountability: We promptly correct factual errors with clear attributions.
Transparency: Sponsored content or affiliate promotions are clearly labeled.

1.2 News Authorship and Sourcing

Content is created by experienced journalists, field reporters, and contributors. All content carries proper bylines or team credit. Sources are attributed unless anonymity is granted for safety or confidentiality reasons.

1.3 Content Categories

Our coverage includes:

Politics and Governance
Environment and Climate
Society and Human Rights
Technology and Innovation
National and Global Affairs
Religion and Culture
Sports, Business, and Economy

1.4 Language and Editorial Tone

Content is available in English and Urdu to serve a wide audience, both domestic and international. Editorial tone is professional, analytical, and objective.

👥 2. Audience and Age Restrictions

2.1 Intended Audience

Islamabad Times is intended for general audiences aged 13 and above. Some sections — such as political analysis, crime reporting, and legal developments — may contain sensitive material, which we recommend be accessed with discretion by users under 18.

2.2 Parental Guidance

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise minors when consuming news that may include distressing or mature themes.

🧾 3. Terms of Use

3.1 Acceptance

By browsing our website, subscribing to alerts, or interacting with our content on any platform, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Intellectual Property

All content (text, images, video, audio, logos, branding) is the intellectual property of Islamabad Times unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles.
Remove or alter branding and credit lines.
Use scraping tools or automated bots to collect data.

You may:

Share content on social media with proper credit.
Quote short excerpts with attribution and a backlink.

3.3 User Conduct

You agree not to:

Post hate speech, misinformation, or defamatory content.
Harass reporters, editors, or other readers.
Upload malware, spam, or disruptive code.
Violations may lead to legal action and user ban.

3.4 Comments and Feedback

Comments are moderated. We reserve the right to delete comments that:

Are abusive, racist, or threatening
Contain personal attacks or incite violence
Violate laws or platform terms

🔐 4. Privacy Policy

4.1 Data We Collect

We collect data in the following ways:

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

Name, email address (via subscription forms)
Contact info (for feedback or job applications)

B. Non-Personal Data:

IP address, location, browser info, session data
Device usage and browsing behavior (via cookies)

4.2 Use of Data

Collected data is used to:

Customize news feeds and recommendations
Improve website performance and content quality
Monitor traffic trends (Google Analytics)
Serve personalized advertisements (AdSense)
Respond to your questions or feedback

4.3 Cookies and Tracking

Islamabad Times uses cookies for:

Analytics and website performance
Saving user preferences (e.g., language)
Retargeting for ads via Google/Facebook

You can disable cookies in your browser. However, this may affect your user experience.

4.4 Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on protected servers. While we take reasonable steps to secure data, we cannot guarantee 100% protection from cyber threats.

4.5 Third-Party Services

We integrate the following third-party services:

Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Facebook Pixel
YouTube Embed API

These platforms may collect anonymized user data for personalization, analytics, or monetization purposes.

📤 5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data:

When required by law or court order
To protect legal rights or respond to legal claims
With trusted vendors for email marketing, hosting, or analytics

🧒 6. Children’s Privacy

Islamabad Times does not intentionally collect data from users under 13. If we discover a user is underage, we will delete their data in compliance with privacy laws such as COPPA and GDPR.

🧾 7. Monetization and Affiliate Disclosures

7.1 Google News and Subscribe with Google

We are integrated with:

Google News Publisher Center
Subscribe with Google (SwG Basic)

Content marked as “open access” is freely accessible to all users. If we introduce premium subscriptions in the future, terms will be updated accordingly.

7.2 Google AdSense

Ads appearing on Islamabad Times are provided by Google AdSense. We comply with Google Publisher Policies.

7.3 Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links (e.g., to books or products). We may earn a small commission from purchases made via these links — without any additional cost to you.

🌐 8. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for context, reference, or additional reading. We do not control or endorse the content of these external sites, nor are we responsible for their privacy policies or terms.

Use them at your own discretion.

🔁 9. Changes to These Policies

Islamabad Times reserves the right to update these Terms and Privacy Policy at any time. Major changes will be notified via our website or email newsletter.

Check this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

✉️ 10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our policies, please contact us:

Email: info@isltimes.com
Phone: +92-3075384044

📎 11. Legal URLs (For Google News Submission)

Privacy Policy URL:
https://isltimes.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy/
Terms of Use URL:
https://isltimes.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy/

Since both documents are combined on this page, the same URL is valid for both purposes as per Google Publisher Center policy.

⚖️ 12. Disclaimer

All views and opinions published by individual authors, columnists, or third-party contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Islamabad Times. Our news content is for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal, medical, or financial advice.

✅ Final Word

We thank you for being part of Islamabad Times — a platform committed to public service journalism, free speech, and community awareness. We take our readers’ trust seriously and strive to deliver transparent, ethical, and reliable content every day.

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