Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/11/2025
www.TheFurnitureTimes.com
Welcome to The Furniture Times, a global digital furniture news, insights, and storytelling platform headquartered in Malaysia. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices, data usage, and responsibilities outlined in this Privacy Policy.
This policy explains how we collect, store, use, and protect your information when you browse our platform, submit your brand story, publish classifieds, upload press releases, participate in networking activities, or interact with our digital services.
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At The Furniture Times, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal data you share with us. We follow the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Malaysia, ensuring transparency and responsible data handling.
We operate as a global content, publishing, and collaboration platform. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
Provided voluntarily when you:
- Submit press releases, interviews, or brand stories
- List your business or classified advertisements
- Register for newsletters, updates, or events
- Contact us for collaboration or partnership
- Participate in awards or features
This may include:
- Name and designation
- Email address
- Business details
- Website or social media links
- Contact numbers
- Media content (images, videos, brand materials)
B. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected through browsing and analytics:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referral sources
- General usage patterns
This data helps us improve user experience and platform performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for:
- Publishing stories, interviews, or brand features
- Displaying approved classifieds and business listings
- Responding to inquiries and collaboration requests
- Enhancing user experience and website performance
- Sending newsletters, event updates, offers, and announcements
- Analytics, reporting, and industry insights
- Improving security, troubleshooting, and system monitoring
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Content & External Links (Important Disclaimer)
The Furniture Times publishes a variety of user-submitted content including:
- Brand stories
- Classifieds
- Press releases
- Sponsored articles
- Interviews
- Event news
- External media links
We are not responsible for:
- Accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of third-party submissions
- Claims, offers, commitments, or statements made by brands
- Errors or omissions in content provided by contributors
- External website content linked from our platform
- Actions, behavior, or representations made by advertisers
- Any losses or damages resulting from reliance on third-party materials
All submissions reflect the views of the respective companies, writers, or individuals, not The Furniture Times.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Enhance browsing experience
- Improve page loading speed
- Understand user behavior
- Deliver relevant content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.
6. Data Security
We use security measures to protect your information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept inherent internet risks.
7. Storage & International Transfer of Data
As a digital global platform, your data may be:
- Stored securely within Malaysia
- Processed via international hosting or cloud infrastructure
We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable privacy standards.
8. Third-Party Services & Advertisers
We may use third-party tools for:
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email marketing
- Advertising networks
- Social media integrations
These providers may collect anonymized data in accordance with their own policies. We do not control or take responsibility for them.
9. Your Rights
As a user, you may:
- Request access to the data stored about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request to remove your content or business listing
- Opt-out of newsletters or promotional communication
To submit a request, contact us at:
📧 support@thefurnituretimes.com
10. Content Submissions – Author Responsibility
When you submit content to The Furniture Times, you confirm that:
- You have rights/permissions to publish the material
- The information is accurate and lawful
- The content does not infringe any third-party rights
We reserve the right to edit, approve, decline, or remove content at our discretion.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not directed toward children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect:
- New regulations
- Platform improvements
- Changes in global operations
The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
For questions, clarification, or data requests, please reach out:
🌐 www.TheFurnitureTimes.com
📧 support@thefurnituretimes.com
📍 Based in Malaysia, serving the world’s furniture community