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Introduction

Welcome to Horizon Post ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website horizonpost.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage).

Our commitment: We never sell your personal data. Period.

Information we collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our Site.

Information you provide

  • Account information: When you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, we collect your name and email address.
  • Communications: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
  • Comments and interactions: If you leave comments on articles, we collect the information you provide, including your name and the content of your comment.

Information collected automatically

  • Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
  • Device information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and improve your experience. See our Cookies section below for more details.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time)
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our content and user experience
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal obligations

We process your information based on legitimate interests, the performance of a contract, your consent, or compliance with legal obligations, depending on the specific context.

Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., security, authentication).
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
  • Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads (we use two ad placeholders, but we do not use behavioral advertising cookies at this time).

Your choices

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Note: Our advertising partners (for the two image placeholder ads) may use cookies to measure ad performance, but we do not share personal information with them.

Information sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or serving our users (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or subpoena).
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Data portability: You can request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@horizonpost.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.