Privacy Policy

Georgia Timesis an informational resource for expats and visitors interested in life in Batumi and Georgia. Throughout this policy, "we" refers to the operator of the Site.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily — such as your name, email address, and message content when you submit our contact form or otherwise communicate with us.
• Technical and usage information — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from your IP address, collected automatically when you access the Site.
• Cookies and similar technologies — small files stored on your device that help the Site function and help us understand how visitors use the Site (see Section 6).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as government ID numbers, financial account details, or health records) through the Site unless you choose to include such information in a message you send us. We ask that you do not submit sensitive information through the contact form.

We use information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support;
• Monitor security, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations; and
• Analyze aggregated or de-identified usage trends to understand audience interests.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We use trusted third parties to help operate the Site. These providers may process data on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy policies:

• Hosting and infrastructure — for example, Cloudflare Pages or similar services that deliver the Site to your browser and may log connection data.
• Contact form processing — such as Formspree or comparable services that receive and forward messages you submit through our contact form.
• External links — the Site may link to third-party platforms (including WhatsApp community groups). Those services are not controlled by us, and your use of them is governed by their own terms and privacy practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services linked from the Site.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data where:

• you have given consent (for example, when submitting the contact form);
• processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights; or
• processing is required to comply with applicable law.

The Site may use essential cookies required for basic functionality. We may also use analytics or performance tools that collect aggregated usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to respond to inquiries and maintain business records, then deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, or to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise applicable rights, contact us via our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Those countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Articles, guides, reviews, and community information on the Site are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, immigration, tax, medical, or professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on Site content. We disclaim liability for actions taken in reliance on Site content.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we and those who work with us shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or any linked third-party services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising from the Site shall not exceed the greater of (a) one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100) or (b) the amount you paid us, if any, to use the Site in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and those who work with us from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of this policy, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

This Privacy Policy and any dispute arising from it or the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory local law requires otherwise.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page. We are responsible for personal information collected through the Site.