Legal

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 17, 2026  ·  Effective: March 17, 2026

1. Introduction

IsStraitOpen.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at https://isstraitopen.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies for the following purposes:

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Links & Data Sources

Our Site references and links to third-party sources including Reuters, CNBC, the International Energy Agency, FactCheck.org, and Wikipedia. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain email addresses collected through our alert signup form for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any alert email we send you. We will delete your email address promptly upon request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.