Privacy & Data Policy
Last Updated: March 17, 2025
- Introduction
This Privacy & Data Policy explains how Headjacked.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below. - Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
• Personal Information: If you submit content (e.g., testimonials, videos, or other materials) for public display, we may collect your name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide. Please note that any information you choose to share in publicly accessible areas of the website may be visible to others. If you wish to submit a testimonial anonymously, please indicate this in your submission. If you submit personal information on behalf of someone else, you must ensure you have their authorization and consent to provide their personal information.
• Browsing Data: We automatically collect information on your interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, page visits, time spent on pages, and clicked links. This helps us improve our website and understand user preferences.
• Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment. (The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.)
• Media: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. - How We Use Your Information
Your data is collected for specific purposes. We use collected data to:
• Provide and improve website functionality
• Respond to inquiries or submissions
• Monitor site performance and detect security issues
• Enforce our Terms of Use and prevent misuse
• Send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates regarding the site - Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below.
• Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
• Login Cookies: If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
• Post-Edit Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day. - Third-Party Services & Embedded Content
We may embed or link to third-party content, such as YouTube videos, Amazon book links, and external addiction resources. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. - Data Sharing & Security
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share certain data under the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist in website operations, such as web hosting and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it as necessary to provide their services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Security & Protection: If necessary, we may share data to protect our rights, enforce our Terms of Use, or investigate potential fraud or misuse. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
While we implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information, no method of transmission is 100% secure. Additionally, please note that if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. - How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely unless you request removal. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information. - User Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
• Access & Correction: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and ask for corrections if needed.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, except what we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
• Tracking Preferences: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that this may impact site functionality.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact Form on our site. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law. - Policy for Minors
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at minors. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information, we will take reasonable steps to remove it. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to our site, please contact us so we can address the issue. - Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date and become effective upon publishing. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting their information. - Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns or inquiries, please contact us at: HeadJacked@HeadJacked.com - Legal Compliance
We adhere to applicable data protection and privacy laws in the regions we operate. This includes compliance with international standards and national laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, and other relevant regulations. We continually monitor our compliance and make adjustments as necessary to uphold our legal obligations and protect your privacy rights.