Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24th of October 2024

At The Urban Herald (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website, as well as your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws.

1. Who We Are

The Urban Herald is an independent digital news platform. Our goal is to provide our readers with news, insights, and stories centred around urban culture, lifestyle, and current events. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, we are the “Data Controller” responsible for your personal data.

Our contact details:

  • Company Name: The Urban Herald
  • Address: Apartment 110, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, D09 K0WH, Dublin, Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]

2. Types of Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and other contact details that you voluntarily provide when signing up for newsletters or interacting with our website.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, and other interaction data.
  • Payment Information: If you subscribe to paid services, we may collect payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers).

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and personalize our services, including delivering tailored content and news based on your interests.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • To analyse and improve our website, including diagnosing issues and optimizing user experience.
  • For security purposes, including fraud prevention and safeguarding our website.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have provided your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
  • Contractual Necessity: For services you request, such as paid subscriptions.
  • Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as website improvement, analytics, or marketing, provided these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
  • Legal Obligation: When we are required to process data for compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist with our website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors).
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights. We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Urban Herald uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect technical and usage data, allowing us to enhance your browsing experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This may include retaining data to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request the limitation of how we process your data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
  • Portability: Request a transfer of your personal data to another service.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Urban Herald does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a notice on our website.

Imprint (Impressum) of The Urban Herald

Publisher & Owner:

  • The Urban Herald
  • Thiago Loti

Address:

  • Apartment 110, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, D09 K0WH, Dublin, Ireland

Email:

Responsible for Content:

  • Thiago Loti

GDPR Compliance Statement for The Urban Herald

We are committed to complying with the GDPR. We have implemented the necessary safeguards to ensure your personal data is processed lawfully and securely.

Key GDPR Principles We Follow:

  • Transparency: You are fully informed of how your data is collected and used.
  • Purpose Limitation: We only process data for the specific, legitimate purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Data Minimization: We only collect the data that is necessary for our services.
  • Accuracy: We ensure that personal data is kept accurate and up-to-date.
  • Security: We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
  • Accountability: We take responsibility for processing your data in compliance with GDPR.

If you have concerns or would like to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

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