Overview
Reality Herald intends to collect only information reasonably necessary to operate the publication, receive submissions, communicate with contributors and readers, process support payments, and maintain site security.
Information readers provide
Information may be collected when a reader contacts Reality Herald, submits a manuscript, applies to contribute, or provides payment information through a third-party payment processor. Reality Herald should avoid directly storing full credit-card numbers.
Payment services
Credit and debit card transactions should be handled through reputable third-party processors. Zelle or bank-wire instructions should use a dedicated Reality Herald business or organizational account rather than a personal account.
Technical information
Hosting providers and other service providers may receive technical information such as IP addresses, browser information, device information, timestamps, and security logs as part of ordinary website operation.
Cookies and tracking
Reality Herald does not intend to use unnecessary advertising trackers or intrusive behavioral tracking. If analytics, advertising technology, embedded media, or other services begin using nonessential cookies or similar technologies, this policy should be updated and any legally required notice or consent mechanism should be added.
Sharing
Personal information should not be sold. Information may be shared with service providers when necessary to operate the site, process payments, host content, administer submissions, comply with law, or protect the publication and its users.
Policy changes
This policy should be revised as Reality Herald adds new forms, analytics, payment systems, advertising, or other services that materially change data collection or use.