NYTimes: US and Global News

"If you consent to our accessing the contacts list from your device, we will collect your contacts' names and contact information solely in relation to the process of connecting you with them through the Times Service. We will not use or store contact list information for any other purposes."

NYT apps request access to users' device contact lists, collecting names and contact information of people who are not NYT users themselves.

"If you allow us to collect your precise geolocation in the ways described above, we will use that information to personalize content provided to you, including, but not limited to, more relevant articles, newsletters, and weather updates. We also use your precise geolocation for other personalized experiences - those may include targeted advertising from third parties on Times Services based on your location."

NYT collects precise GPS-level geolocation data and uses it not just for content personalization but also shares it with third-party advertisers for location-based targeted advertising.

"If we make a significant or material change in the way we collect, use or share your personal information, we will notify you at least 30 days prior to the changes taking effect. We will do this via email or prominent notice within Times Services. If you object to any change, you can stop using the Times Services. After we post any changes on this page, your continued use of Times Services is subject to the updated Privacy Policy."

While NYT provides 30 days notice for significant changes, continued use automatically binds users to new terms, and the only recourse for objecting is to stop using the service entirely.

"We share information that we collect from you, such as your email, IP address or information about your browser or operating system, with our identity partners/service providers, including LiveRamp Inc. LiveRamp returns an online identification code that we may store in our first-party cookie for our use in online, in-app, and cross-channel advertising and it may be shared with advertising companies to enable interest-based and targeted advertising."

NYT shares user emails, IP addresses, and device information with identity resolution services like LiveRamp, which creates advertising IDs used for cross-channel targeted advertising across multiple companies.

"We store your personal information for as long as needed, or permitted, based on the reason why we obtained it (consistent with applicable law). This means we might retain your personal information even after you close your account with us. Rather than delete your data, we might de-identify or mask it by removing certain identifying details."

NYT has no clear deletion timeline and explicitly states they may retain personal information even after account closure, with de-identification offered only as an alternative to deletion.

"We also target third party advertising to users through matching services such as Unified ID 2.0 and LiveRamp's Authenticated Traffic Solution ("ATS"). In these situations, we use information that directly identifies you, including name, email address, or phone number, to engage in targeted advertising, including by converting email addresses/phone numbers into identifiers used for advertising purposes."

NYT converts personal identifiers into cross-channel advertising IDs via services like LiveRamp and UID 2.0, enabling tracking and ad targeting across websites, apps, and devices beyond NYT properties.

"If you are a subscriber, you will need to cancel any active subscriptions and wait for their benefits to end before deleting your account. Even if you have never created a separate account with The Athletic, it is possible that The Athletic has created such an account for you. You must take additional steps to delete that separate account with The Athletic even if you delete your New York Times account."

Account deletion requires canceling subscriptions first, waiting for them to expire, and then separately deleting accounts across NYT and The Athletic — a fragmented process where The Athletic may have auto-created an account users don't know about.