Cookies & Data Use Notice
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last reviewed November 2025
1. About This Notice
PNG Herald uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support secure login and membership functions.
This notice explains how cookies work on our site and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and collect anonymous analytics about how visitors use the site.
3. How We Use Cookies
PNG Herald uses cookies for the following purposes:
| Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable core features such as login, membership access, and payment processing | Session cookies (Paid Memberships Pro, WooCommerce, Stripe) |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site and improve usability | Google Analytics |
| Performance Cookies | Track site performance and loading speed | VISION4040 hosting platform |
| Preference Cookies | Remember language, layout, or viewing preferences | User settings for font size or theme |
| Marketing Cookies | Used sparingly; may appear in third-party embeds like YouTube videos or ads | YouTube, social share buttons |
We do not use invasive advertising or behavioural tracking cookies that collect personal data for external ad networks.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block or delete cookies
- Notify you when cookies are set
- Disable third-party cookies
However, disabling certain cookies may limit access to members-only or interactive features.
For help managing cookies, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from third-party services integrated into our site, such as:
- Google Analytics — for anonymous usage statistics
- Stripe & WooCommerce — for secure payment handling
- WPMU DEV — for hosting and performance monitoring
These third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand their practices.
6. Consent
By using our site, you consent to the placement of cookies as described in this notice.
If you continue browsing without changing your settings, we will assume you are happy to receive all cookies.
7. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice periodically to reflect new technologies or regulatory requirements.
The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about how PNG Herald uses cookies or data, please contact:
📧 admin@pngherald.com
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