Last updated: October 13, 2024
At The Finance Herald, accessible at thefinanceherald.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, use, and sharing when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Subscription Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and may collect your name to personalize communication.
- Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of the message or attachments.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: When you visit our website, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, and time spent on each page.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and other analytics services to collect aggregated data on how our visitors interact with the site. This includes information on traffic sources, session duration, and user behavior.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience, gather analytics data, and facilitate targeted advertising.
c. Information Collected Through Pixels and Tracking Technologies
We partner with third-party services such as Facebook Pixel and Google Ads to collect data on user interactions for the purpose of targeted advertising. These tools help us understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver more relevant advertisements to users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To Improve User Experience: By understanding how users interact with our site, we can make improvements to site structure, content, and functionality.
- To Personalize Content: Data allows us to customize the articles, ads, and other content shown to you based on your interests and browsing history.
- For Analytics and Research: We analyze user behavior and trends to make informed business decisions and create content that better serves our readers.
- To Send Marketing Communications: If you opt into our newsletter, we may send you updates, promotional materials, and other communications based on your preferences.
- For Advertising: We use cookies and pixels for personalized advertising. This may involve serving ads based on your interests and previous interactions on our website and other sites.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following cases:
a. Analytics and Advertising Providers
We use third-party analytics and advertising services, including:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand user behavior and site performance.
- Google Ads and Facebook Pixel: Enables us to show relevant ads to our users on third-party websites. This may involve collecting your IP address and other information through cookies and tracking pixels.
These third-party services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a webpage request, such as cookies or your IP address. For more information on how these third parties handle data, please refer to their privacy policies.
b. Service Providers
We may share your data with service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
c. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as to comply with a court order, protect the rights of The Finance Herald, enforce our site policies, or respond to claims of copyright infringement.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that if you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.
- Data Access, Correction, and Deletion: You can request access to your personal data or ask that we correct or delete any personal information we hold about you.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites, such as advertiser sites or external articles, that are not operated by The Finance Herald. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from children under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
media.globalmarkets [at] gmail.com
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting The Finance Herald as your source for financial news and insights.