Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to all visitors, readers, contributors, and partners who access or interact with The Herald Wire through our website
and associated digital services. By accessing the Website, users acknowledge the collection and use of information in accordance
with this Policy and applicable law.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information voluntarily provided by users. This includes names, email addresses,
and other information submitted through contact forms, subscription forms, contributor inquiries,
or direct correspondence.

We may automatically collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser type,
operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages visited, timestamps, and engagement metrics.
This data assists in maintaining performance, analytics, and security oversight.

In certain circumstances, aggregated and anonymized data may be generated for editorial performance
evaluation, operational review, and audience analytics.

Use of Information

Information collected is used to operate and maintain the Website, respond to communications,
process contributor submissions, enhance user experience, and strengthen editorial and operational effectiveness.

Technical and usage data supports traffic analysis, performance measurement, infrastructure optimization,
fraud detection, and compliance with regulatory obligations.

We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes beyond those reasonably necessary
for legitimate business operations or as required by law.

Advertising & Google AdSense

The Herald Wire utilizes Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google,
to display advertisements on the Website. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies,
web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on prior visits to this Website and other websites.

Advertising cookies enable the delivery of personalized advertisements based on browsing behavior,
demographic assumptions, and inferred interests. This process does not provide The Herald Wire
with direct access to personal identifiers used by Google’s advertising ecosystem.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting
www.aboutads.info to manage preferences across participating advertising networks.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device to enhance website functionality
and performance. We use cookies to support analytics, maintain session integrity,
and enable advertising services.

Users may modify browser settings to refuse cookies or alert when cookies are being used.
Disabling cookies may affect certain features or reduce website functionality.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers
who assist in hosting, analytics, advertising operations, and technical infrastructure,
subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order,
or to protect the rights, safety, or security of The Herald Wire, its users, or the public.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset transfer,
information may be transferred as part of business continuity operations.

Data Retention & Security

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill
the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards
designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet-based transmission system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, users may have the right to request access to, correction of,
or deletion of personal information. Requests may be submitted via email.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),
including the right to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected
and the right to request deletion of certain data.

Residents of the European Economic Area may have rights under applicable data protection laws,
including rights to data portability, restriction of processing, and objection to certain processing activities.

Contact

The Herald Wire
545 Gallivan Blvd, Unit 4
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
United States

info@heraldwire.com