Last updated: 06/02/2026
Glass Times (“we”, “us”, “our”) is published by Times Publishing Ltd. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our website https://glasstimes.co.uk (the “Website”).
1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
Times Publishing Ltd
69 Flixton Road
Urmston
Manchester
M41 5AN
Contact Email:
[email protected]
2. The Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information You Provide to Us
Name
Email address
Business name and business contact details
Account login details
Directory listing information
Content submitted for sponsored articles
Billing details (excluding full card details)
b) Payment Information
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details. Stripe processes payment data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
c) Automatically Collected Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URLs
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide and manage user accounts
Publish directory listings
Process credit purchases and sponsored content submissions
Review and approve sponsored articles
Communicate with users regarding their account or submissions
Improve our website, content and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide services you request
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the Website
Legal obligation – where required by law
Consent – for cookies and marketing communications where applicable
5. Marketing Communications
We may send industry-related communications where you have opted in or where we have a legitimate interest.
You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors (Stripe)
Analytics providers
WordPress plugin providers (where required for functionality)
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services we use may store data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK GDPR-approved transfer mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting and reporting requirements.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
