Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 11th, 2025

Welcome to hicork.com ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, hicork.com, and any associated services, content, or features (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide
Contact information (e.g. name, email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, comment on articles, or engage in other direct interactions.

User-generated content such as comments or article submissions.

Information Collected Automatically
Usage data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring URLs.

Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and other technical details.

Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and tracking tools to enhance functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Third-Party Data
Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics) may collect anonymized data to help us understand usage patterns and improve the Services.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Deliver and personalize content.

Send newsletters or notifications you’ve subscribed to.

Improve and optimize our website and user experience.

Respond to inquiries or requests.

Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers who help us operate our website (e.g. hosting services, email marketing platforms, analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal authorities when required to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

4. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable).

Opt-out of certain data collection methods (e.g. marketing communications or cookies).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@hicork.com.

5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be 100% secure, so please use discretion when sharing personal data online.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review it regularly.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Hicork Media
Email: media@hicork.com
Website: https://hicork.com