Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2, 2025
Website: https://herdigitaldesk.com/
Owner/Data Controller: HerDigitalDesk (“HerDigitalDesk”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)
Contact: support@herdigitaldesk.com

HerDigitalDesk respects your privacy. This Policy explains what data is collected when visitors use herdigitaldesk.com, how it’s used, shared, and the choices available to users. It applies to all website areas, including tools, calculators, articles, and any email contact forms.

1) What we collect

We collect information in three ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from partners.

a) Information you provide

• Contact details: name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form or email us.
• Newsletter sign-ups (if enabled): name, email address, and subscription preferences.
• Comments/UGC (if enabled): display name and any content you post.

b) Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring pages/URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location (city/region), and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar tech: pixels, tags, SDKs used for analytics, performance, personalization, and advertising. See Cookies & Tracking below.

c) Information from partners

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising and affiliate partners (e.g., Google AdSense; affiliate networks).
• Email service providers (for newsletters, if used).

2) How we use information

We use information to:

• Provide and operate the site, calculators, and tools.
• Analyze performance and improve content, UX, and site reliability.
• Communicate and respond to inquiries.
• Personalize content/ads and measure ad performance (where consented/allowed).
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud/abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

Legal bases under GDPR/UK GDPR (for EEA/UK visitors)

• Consent: for analytics/advertising cookies and newsletter opt-ins.
• Legitimate interests: site security, basic analytics (where strictly necessary), preventing abuse, and improving services—balanced against your rights.
• Contract: providing requested services/features (e.g., contact response).
• Legal obligation: record-keeping, compliance with applicable laws.

3) Cookies & tracking

We use first-party and third-party cookies/pixels to run the site and understand performance.

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary: site security, load balancing, core functionality.
• Performance/analytics: understand page views, session metrics, and errors.
• Functional: remember preferences (e.g., cookie choices).
• Advertising: deliver, cap, and measure ads; personalize ads where permitted.

Your choices

• Consent banner (EEA/UK): You can accept/reject non-essential cookies at first visit and anytime via [Cookie Settings] (insert your CMP link/button).
• Browser controls: You can block/delete cookies in your browser settings.
• Ad settings: See “Online advertising” below for interest-based ads controls.

4) Online advertising (including Google AdSense)

HerDigitalDesk displays advertising that helps support and keep content free. We work with ad partners (including Google AdSense) that may set cookies or read device identifiers to serve and measure ads, and—where consented—personalize them.

• Personalized ads (EEA/UK): We only serve personalized ads if you grant consent via our Cookie Settings banner (IAB TCF-compatible CMP recommended).
• Non-personalized ads: If you decline consent (EEA/UK) or opt out, AdSense may still show non-personalized ads using contextual signals.
• “Sale”/“Sharing” (California): Cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered “sharing” under the CPRA. See Your rights & regional disclosures to opt out.

Tip for setup: Publish /ads.txt at https://herdigitaldesk.com/ads.txt and include your AdSense publisher entry. Use a Google-certified CMP if you serve EEA/UK visitors.

5) Affiliate disclosure

Some pages may contain affiliate links to products/services. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are disclosed on relevant pages and should be qualified with rel="sponsored".

6) How we share information

We do not sell personal data. We share limited information with:

• Service providers: hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, and ad partners—only as needed to perform services for us.
• Legal/compliance: to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and property.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with continued protection of your data).

We require recipients to protect information consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

7) Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., contact emails vs. analytics logs).

8) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (TLS/HTTPS, access controls, minimized data collection) to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) Children’s privacy

HerDigitalDesk is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us to delete it.

10) International data transfers

If you access the site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be processed in other countries (including the United States) which may have different data protection laws. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for transfers.

11) Your rights & regional disclosures

EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, port your data, and withdraw consent at any time (withdrawal won’t affect prior lawful processing).
To exercise rights: email support@herdigitaldesk.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request to know, access, correct, delete, and limit use of sensitive personal information.
Opt-out of “sale”/“sharing”: If we engage in cross-context behavioral advertising, you may opt out via [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information] (link or button) or via cookie preferences in [Cookie Settings]. We will not discriminate for exercising your rights.

Other U.S. state laws

Depending on your state (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah), you may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, or opt out of targeted advertising. Use support@herdigitaldesk.com to submit requests. Where required, an appeals process will be provided if we deny a request.

Identity verification: We may request information to verify your identity before fulfilling requests. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization.

12) Managing preferences

• Cookie preferences (EEA/UK and where offered): Manage consent via [Cookie Settings].
• Browser & device settings: Control cookies, ad tracking, and notifications at the device/browser level.
• Email communications: Use the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us.

13) Third-party links

Our content may link to third-party sites. Those sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We’re not responsible for their practices.

14) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted reasonably (e.g., banner or prominent notice). Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

15) Contact us

HerDigitalDesk
Email: support@herdigitaldesk.com
Postal address: [178, Green Town, Lahore, 554770]