Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025
Website: https://publications.cfd/
Publisher/Owner: Horse Publications (“we,” “us,” or “our”)
Contact: privacy@publications.cfd • legal@publications.cfd
Mailing address (correspondence only): [Add your business address]

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices. By using publications.cfd, you agree to this Policy.

This page is for general information and is not legal advice. Laws vary by location—consult counsel for specific obligations.

1) Information we collect

Information you provide

  • Contact details (name, email, message) via forms or email.
  • Newsletter sign-ups (name, email).
  • Comments, survey responses, or downloads (if enabled).

Information collected automatically

  • Device/usage data: IP address, browser type/version, OS, referral URL, pages viewed, time on page, approximate location (city/country), and similar technical data via cookies, pixels, and local storage.

Information from third parties

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) for ad delivery, measurement, and fraud prevention.
  • Form/email processors that deliver your messages to us.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

2) How we use information

  • Operate and improve the site, content, and user experience.
  • Communicate with you and respond to inquiries.
  • Send newsletters and updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe any time).
  • Analyze site performance and audience interests (analytics).
  • Serve and measure ads and help prevent fraud/abuse (advertising).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal bases (EEA/UK): consent, contract (e.g., sending requested resources), legitimate interests (site security, analytics, non-intrusive marketing), and legal obligation.

3) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to make the site work, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising.

Types of cookies

  • Essential: security, performance, consent records.
  • Preferences: remembers settings (e.g., theme).
  • Analytics: helps us understand traffic and improve content.
  • Advertising: ad delivery, measurement, fraud prevention, and—where you consent—personalization.

Manage cookies via our Cookie Settings link in the footer and your browser options.

4) Advertising (Google AdSense)

We display advertising via Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to:

  • deliver and measure ads,
  • detect fraud and abuse, and
  • personalize ads if you consent (EEA/UK) or where permitted by law.

Your ad choices

5) Analytics

We may use Google Analytics (or similar) to collect aggregated usage statistics. These tools set cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6) Email & forms

If you submit a contact form or subscribe to email updates:

  • We process and store your message to reply and for record-keeping.
  • Email service providers and form processors act as data processors on our behalf.

We do not sell your email or messages.

7) Sharing of information

We share information only as necessary to run the site and comply with law:

  • Service providers/processors: hosting/CDN, analytics, email, form processing, security, ad partners.
  • Legal compliance: to respond to lawful requests or protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers: in a merger, acquisition, or similar event, information may transfer under the same privacy commitments.

We do not sell personal information for money. Some US state laws may classify certain ad/analytics uses as a “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising; see “Your rights” for opt-out.

8) International data transfers

We may process data on servers outside your state or country (e.g., US/EU). When data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses offered by our providers.

9) Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact messages: typically 24 months.
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Analytics/ads data: per provider defaults or until you clear cookies/withdraw consent.
  • Legal records: as required by law.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, access controls, least-privilege). No method is 100% secure; please be cautious when sharing information online.

11) Your choices & controls

  • Cookie/Consent: Use the banner or Cookie Settings to adjust preferences any time.
  • Browser controls: Block or delete cookies in your browser.
  • Email: Click Unsubscribe in any newsletter.
  • Ads: Use the AdChoices links above to opt out of interest-based advertising.
  • Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to DNT signals due to a lack of common standards.

12) Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

EEA/UK (GDPR)

  • Access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection (including objection to processing based on legitimate interests and to direct marketing).
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

US state privacy laws (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT)

  • Right to know/access, correct, delete certain information, and obtain a portable copy.
  • Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to limit use of sensitive data (we do not intentionally process SPI).

How to exercise rights
Email privacy@publications.cfd with the subject “Privacy Request” and specify your country/state. We may verify your identity before acting on the request.

For US “Do Not Sell or Share” choices, use our footer link “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” and adjust your cookie/ad preferences.

13) Children’s privacy

Horse Publications is for general audiences and not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided data, email privacy@publications.cfd and we will delete it.

14) Third-party links

We may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting information.

15) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

16) Data controller & typical processors

  • Data Controller: Horse Publications — https://publications.cfd/
  • Contact: privacy@publications.cfd
  • Typical processors: web hosting/CDN, email service provider, form processor, analytics provider, advertising provider (Google AdSense). A current list of sub-processors is available on request.

17) How to contact us