Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Network Herald ("we", "us", or "our") operates networkherald.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: name, email address, IP address, device identifiers
• Usage data: pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, operating system
• Communications: messages sent via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions
• Cookies and tracking: session cookies, analytics cookies, advertising identifiers

We collect personal information directly from you, automatically when you use our website, and from third-party analytics and advertising partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver and improve our news content and website functionality
• Send newsletters and editorial updates to subscribers
• Analyse traffic patterns and reader engagement (aggregated)
• Comply with legal obligations under applicable US law
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks

3. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

• Newsletter subscriptions: until unsubscribed or 3 years of inactivity
• Server logs: up to 12 months
• Contact enquiries: 2 years
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (per Google Analytics default)

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) — aggregated, anonymised usage data
• Email service providers — for newsletter delivery only
• CDN and hosting providers — for website performance
• Law enforcement — when required by valid legal process

Any cross-border transfer of data outside the US is subject to appropriate safeguards.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Delete your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

California residents may exercise rights under the CCPA by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for website functionality and optional analytics cookies. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. No internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy requests or questions:
Email: [email protected]