Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17 September 2026

THE EXIM TIMES (“THE EXIM TIMES”, “TET”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used and protected when you visit or interact with the THE EXIM TIMES website.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

1. About THE EXIM TIMES

THE EXIM TIMES is an independent trade media platform for the Export-Import Industry.

Our website publishes trade news, trade events, trade missions, business stories, product stories, press releases, market-related information and other content relevant to businesses and the trade community.

We also provide opportunities for businesses and organisations to publish their business, products, events, announcements and stories through THE EXIM TIMES.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us
  • Submit a business enquiry
  • Submit a trade-show enquiry
  • Submit a publication request
  • Submit a company or product profile
  • Submit a press release
  • Submit a trade-show or event announcement
  • Request publication of a business, product, brand or success story
  • Enquire about trade missions or participation opportunities
  • Request B2B or market-related assistance
  • Subscribe to our communications
  • Otherwise communicate with THE EXIM TIMES

Depending on the purpose of your enquiry or submission, this information may include:

  • Name
  • Company or organisation name
  • Designation
  • Email address
  • Telephone or mobile number
  • Business address
  • Website or social-media information
  • Product or service information
  • Trade-show or event information
  • Information contained in your submission or enquiry

Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is specifically required for the service you are requesting.

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, analytics tools or other technical services.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referring page or website
  • Date and time of access
  • General website usage information

This information may be used to maintain website functionality, security, performance and analytics.

4. How We Use Information

We may use information provided to us to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process publication and submission requests
  • Provide requested services
  • Communicate with businesses and organisations
  • Publish information that you have submitted for publication
  • Provide information about trade shows, trade missions and business opportunities
  • Facilitate requested B2B or market-related services
  • Improve our website, content and services
  • Maintain website security
  • Prevent spam, misuse or fraudulent activity
  • Send requested newsletters, updates or communications
  • Maintain appropriate business and publication records

We will use information for purposes reasonably connected with the reason it was provided or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

5. Business and Publication Submissions

THE EXIM TIMES may accept information submitted by companies, brands, exhibitors, event organisers and other businesses for publication.

This may include:

  • Company profiles
  • Product information
  • Product stories
  • Brand stories
  • Success stories
  • Press releases
  • Trade-show announcements
  • Event information
  • Interviews
  • Photographs
  • Videos
  • Other business-related material

When you submit material for publication, you are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary authority and permissions to provide that material to THE EXIM TIMES.

Information submitted for publication may become publicly available on our website, publications or social-media channels.

THE EXIM TIMES may review, edit, format or decline submitted material in accordance with its editorial and publication practices.

6. Cookies

THE EXIM TIMES may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics and user experience.

Cookies may help us understand how visitors use the website and improve website performance.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functions may not work properly if certain cookies are disabled.

7. Analytics and Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for functions such as:

  • Website analytics
  • Hosting
  • Website security
  • Email communication
  • Advertising
  • Performance monitoring
  • Other website-related functions

These third-party providers may process information as necessary to provide their services.

Third-party services are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.

8. Advertising and Commercial Content

THE EXIM TIMES may display advertisements, promotional material and commercial content from businesses, brands, trade shows, events and other organisations.

Advertising or sponsored content may be identified where appropriate.

THE EXIM TIMES is not responsible for the privacy practices, products, services or content of third-party advertisers.

Users should review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party website or service they access through an advertisement or external link.

9. External Links

THE EXIM TIMES may contain links to external websites, including company websites, trade-show websites, government websites, trade associations, event websites and other resources.

We do not control the privacy practices of external websites.

Once you leave THE EXIM TIMES website, the privacy policy of the external website will apply.

10. Sharing of Information

We may share information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide a service requested by you
  • Process a publication or business request
  • Facilitate a requested B2B meeting or business introduction
  • Coordinate a requested trade mission or market-related service
  • Work with service providers supporting our website or business operations
  • Maintain website security and functionality
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements

Where a business introduction, B2B meeting, market-entry service or similar service is specifically requested by you, relevant information may be shared with the appropriate party to facilitate that request.

We do not sell personal information as a general business practice.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain business and publication records, provide requested services, resolve disputes, maintain security or comply with applicable legal requirements.

The retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.

13. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may contact us regarding personal information that you have provided to THE EXIM TIMES.

You may request, where applicable:

  • Information about personal information held by us
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of information where legally applicable
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
  • Unsubscription from promotional communications

Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal, regulatory, security or legitimate business purposes.

14. Communications

If you voluntarily provide your contact details or subscribe to our communications, THE EXIM TIMES may send information relating to:

  • Trade news
  • Trade shows
  • Trade missions
  • Business opportunities
  • Publications
  • Events
  • Market-related information
  • Services and commercial opportunities

You may opt out of promotional communications using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication or by contacting us.

15. Children’s Privacy

THE EXIM TIMES is a business and trade-media platform and is not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly request personal information from children for commercial purposes.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

THE EXIM TIMES may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, business practices or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information submitted to THE EXIM TIMES, please contact us through the official contact details provided on our website.

THE EXIM TIMES
Independent Trade Media for the Export-Import Industry

Website: https://theeximtimes.com/

Email: contact@theeximtimes.com