Effective Date: April 21, 2026
Website: https://heraldsjournal.com
HeraldsJournal.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data when you visit our website, purchase memberships, create accounts, submit content, or interact with our services. It is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the United Kingdom GDPR (UK GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
In addition, we adhere to applicable privacy laws in other jurisdictions, including U.S. state-specific laws such as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Privacy Act, and Nevada privacy law, as well as international frameworks including Brazil’s LGPD and Canada’s PIPEDA. Our practices also comply with relevant children’s privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and payment security standards such as PCI DSS. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Service.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, billing address, account login credentials, communications submitted via forms, email, or support channels, and any content you upload or post on the Website. Payment information is processed via Stripe through our Paid Memberships Pro platform. We do not store full credit card information; payment data is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with their privacy and security policies.
Additionally, we automatically collect technical information, including IP addresses, device and browser information, and usage data such as pages visited, clicks, and errors. This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and the overall user experience.
2. Cookies and Tracking
HeraldsJournal.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience.
We use the following categories of cookies, managed via Complianz:
- Functional cookies: These are essential for the website to operate correctly. They enable core features such as login, membership access, and account management. Functional cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the performance of the website.
- Preferences cookies: These cookies store your choices and preferences, such as language or region settings, to provide a more personalized experience during future visits.
- Statistics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous data on page views, clicks, and other user behavior. This information allows us to improve the website and user experience.
- Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior. Marketing cookies may track your visits across multiple websites and are only used with your consent.
When you visit HeraldsJournal.com, you will be prompted to provide consent for non-essential cookies, including Preferences, Statistics, and Marketing cookies. You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect the functionality and personalization of the website.
More information about our use of cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.
3. Security Logging and Site Protection
To maintain website security and integrity, we log information including login attempts, logouts, password changes, requests to suspicious URLs, and, conditionally, user IDs and usernames. These logs are retained for 60 days.
For protection against distributed brute-force attacks, visitor IP addresses may be shared with SolidWP. Further details are available in the SolidWP Privacy Policy.
4. Memberships, Billing, and Automatic Renewal
We use your personal and billing information to manage memberships, process transactions, notify you of automatic renewals, and maintain account access. Membership fees, billing cycles, and renewal terms are displayed at the time of purchase.
Unless otherwise stated, memberships may automatically renew. You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings or by contacting us, and your cancellation will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and our Terms of Service.
For EU consumers, by requesting immediate access to digital content and waiving the statutory right of withdrawal, personal data collected for providing the membership will be processed for the performance of the contract. Membership fees are non-refundable once access to member content is provided, except where required by law.
5. User-Generated Content
Personal information included in user-generated content, such as comments, uploads, or submissions, may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. By submitting content, you grant HeraldsJournal.com a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to process, store, display, and use the content in connection with the Website.
Users must not submit content that is unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or otherwise prohibited. We may moderate, remove, or restrict access to content that violates these terms.
6. GDPR Rights (EEA/UK)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws similar to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal data.
These rights may include the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, request deletion of your personal data, restrict or object to certain types of processing, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and request data portability where applicable.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data has been processed in violation of applicable data protection laws.
A list of national data protection authorities within the European Economic Area is available from the European Data Protection Board:
https://www.edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
Before lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the issue directly.
Requests related to the exercise of your data protection rights may be submitted using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
7. CCPA/CPRA Rights (California)
California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, used, and shared, to request deletion of personal data, and to correct inaccurate information. Residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, though we do not sell personal data. Individuals are also protected from discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, California residents may contact us using the provided contact information. Identity verification is required before fulfilling requests.
8. Children’s Privacy and Age Requirements
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, or under the age of 16 in jurisdictions where GDPR applies. Users must meet these minimum age requirements to access the Website or create accounts. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below these ages. Any such data collected without verified parental consent will be deleted.
9. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we implement safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including providing memberships, managing accounts, and complying with legal and tax obligations. Security logs are retained for 60 days. Communications and support inquiries are retained for three years. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
11. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Measures include secure hosting, encryption, access controls, and ongoing security monitoring.
12. External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites. Accessing such websites is at your own risk.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Material changes will update the effective date at the top of this page. We may notify users of significant changes via email or website notice. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may reach the website’s data controller using the details provided below:
Name: Dominik Pešut
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://heraldsjournal.com