Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 5, 2026
Website: The Hobo Times (https://thehobotimes.com)

At The Hobo Times, accessible from thehobotimes.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by The Hobo Times and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via form, or leave comments, we may collect personal details such as your name and email address.
  • Log Files: Like most standard websites, we collect automatically generated log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and click counts. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
  • Cookies and Web Beacons: We use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, optimize user experience, and customize web content based on visitor browser types.

2. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics

  • Google AdSense / DoubleClick Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies (such as DART cookies) to serve ads to our site visitors based on their visit to thehobotimes.com and other sites on the internet. Visitors may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
  • Analytics Providers: We may use Google Analytics or similar services to monitor site traffic and user behavior patterns to improve site quality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website.
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
  • Communicate with you regarding updates, security, and news.
  • Prevent fraud and secure our web infrastructure.

4. GDPR & CCPA Compliance Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Request data correction or restriction of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@thehobotimes.com.

5. Children’s Information

The Hobo Times does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately.