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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 June 2026. This policy explains how glodalvilleage collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our content.

1. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
We automatically collect usage data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site via analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information or government identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Data

To send you updates, editorial newsletters, and festival guides you have opted into.
To analyze site performance and improve content relevance for our readers.
We never sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our content.
You may decline non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy at #/cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics, Mailchimp (for newsletters), and embedded social media widgets from Instagram and YouTube.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may set their own cookies on your device.
We are not responsible for the data practices of external platforms linked from our content.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Under GDPR, EU residents have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port their personal data at any time.
California residents (CCPA) have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain subscriber email data for as long as you remain subscribed plus 12 months after unsubscribing.
Analytics data is retained for 26 months in line with Google Analytics default settings.

7. Security

We use industry-standard HTTPS encryption and access controls to protect your personal data.
No method of internet transmission is 100{27a59fa5a522e97fc7a9f5c845b14ce9f50d5a5c45fd9199427f3c8fa1cde52b} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously review our practices.

8. Children's Privacy

glodalvilleage is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via a notice on our site or by email.
The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related queries or requests, email us at [email protected].
You may also write to us at: glodalvilleage Editorial, Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to glodalvilleage and does not govern any third-party websites linked from our pages. By using glodalvilleage you confirm you have read and understood this policy. For questions, email [email protected].

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