Last updated: April 20, 2026
At Herald’s journal, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you subscribe or contact us
- Comments or messages you send to our editorial team
- Payment details when purchasing a subscription (processed securely by third-party providers)
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- IP address and general location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver news content, newsletters, and updates you have subscribed to
- Respond to your enquiries and correspondence
- Improve our website and user experience
- Process subscription payments
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure site security
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Ever.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site
- Preference cookies — remember your settings and choices
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users
- Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not share your data with advertisers or marketing companies without your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Subscriber data is kept for the duration of your subscription and up to 12 months after cancellation.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@heraldsjournal.info
7. Children’s Privacy
Meridian is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Email: privacy@heraldsjournal.info
Herald’s journal is committed to responsible, transparent journalism — and that commitment extends to how we treat your data.