Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026
Last Updated: March 2026
Publisher: Mayleven Global Media Corp

1. Introduction

Mayleven Global Media Corp ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates The Continuum Times digital publication (the "Publication"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), and other applicable UK and international data protection laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Publication.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Registration and account creation details (name, email address, password)
Subscription and payment information (billing address, payment method)
Communications with us (enquiries, feedback, support requests)
Comments and contributions to the Publication
Preferences and settings you configure

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Publication, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked, search queries)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
Referring website information
Approximate geolocation data (derived from IP address)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to processing (e.g., marketing communications, non-essential cookies)
Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide subscription services and fulfil your requests
Legitimate Interests: Processing for analytics, fraud prevention, security, and publication improvement
Legal Obligation: Processing required by UK law or regulatory requirements

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining the Publication and your account
Processing subscriptions and payments
Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
Sending transactional and service-related communications
Conducting analytics and understanding user behaviour (with your consent)
Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud and security issues
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms & Conditions
Sending marketing communications (only with your prior consent)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services) under data processing agreements
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize disclosure

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information about:

Types of cookies we use (strictly necessary, functional, analytical, marketing)
How to manage your cookie preferences
Third-party analytics and advertising partners

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receipt of your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the legal basis for processing. Account data is retained for the duration of your subscription and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and business purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the UK, including the United States. Where transfers occur to countries without an adequacy decision, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. By using the Publication, you consent to such transfers.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and you use the Publication at your own risk.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Mayleven Global Media Corp
Email: [email protected]

12. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have violated your data protection rights. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk.

This Privacy Policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated as this publication is in its Beta phase. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.