Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 22, 2025
Company: The Herald Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”)
Website: https://theheraldgroup.com (the “Site”)
Contact: info@theheraldgroup.com

1) Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit the Site, subscribe to communications, attend our events, apply for roles, or otherwise interact with our public affairs and strategic communications services (the “Services”).

2) Information we collect

  • You provide: name, email, phone, company, role, message/RFP details, newsletter preferences, event registrations, resume/CV and application data.

  • Automatic collection: IP address, device and browser info, pages viewed, referral URLs, timestamps, approximate location, and cookie/SDK identifiers for analytics and security.

  • From third parties: business contact databases, event partners, recruiting platforms, and publicly available sources (e.g., professional directories, social media you interact with).

  • Sensitive data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information via the Site. If you include it (e.g., in a resume), we process only as necessary and permitted by law.

3) How we use information

  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Site and Services (including analytics and debugging).

  • Respond to inquiries and RFPs; manage relationships and business development.

  • Send newsletters, thought leadership, and event invites (opt out anytime).

  • Organize events/sponsorships and evaluate speaking opportunities.

  • Recruit and evaluate candidates.

  • Comply with law and enforce our Terms of Use.

4) Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on legitimate interests (B2B outreach, analytics, site security), consent (non-essential cookies/marketing), contract, and legal obligation.

5) Cookies & similar tech

We use cookies/pixels for essential functions, performance/analytics, preferences, and (if enabled) measurement. See our Cookie Declaration for details and controls.

6) Sharing & disclosures

We share personal information with:

  • Vendors/Processors providing hosting, analytics, email delivery, event tooling, recruiting, security, and CRM—under appropriate safeguards.

  • Professional advisors (legal/accounting) and as required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

  • Business transfers (e.g., merger/acquisition).
    We do not sell personal information for money. Where U.S. state laws define “sell” or “share” to include certain analytics/advertising uses, you may opt out (see Your rights).

7) Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements, consistent with internal retention schedules.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) International transfers

If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to the U.S. or other countries. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

10) Your rights

  • EEA/UK/Swiss: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent; you may lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

  • U.S. state laws (e.g., CA, CO, CT, VA, UT, etc.): rights to know/access, correct, delete, and opt out of sale/sharing or targeted advertising. Where applicable, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

  • How to exercise: email info@theheraldgroup.com with your request and jurisdiction. We may verify your identity and, where permitted, accept requests via an authorized agent.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information / Opt Out of Targeted Advertising: please email info@theheraldgroup.com

11) Children’s privacy

Our Services target professional/public policy audiences and are not intended for children under 16.

12) Third-party links & social media

Third-party sites and platforms have their own policies. Interactions with embedded or linked platforms are governed by those platforms’ terms and policies.

13) Changes

We may update this Policy periodically. The effective date above reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

14) Contact

Questions or requests: info@theheraldgroup.com