Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hertzman Global Intelligence LLC (HGI) is both a website and email newsletter operated in New York City, New York, United States. HGI provides business intelligence, news, and insights on the global supply chain and related industries.

Before submitting your personal information to HGI, please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By using or accessing HGI’s website, signing up for our newsletters, and/or communicating with us via mail, email, or telephone, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Types of Information We Collect

HGI collects subscribers’ first and last names, title, company, and email address. We or our third-party service providers may also gather information relating to your devices, including device model, operating system, browser type, unique device identifier, IP address, mobile phone number, mobile network carrier, and/or location. We may also collect other personal information you choose to provide, such as your preferences.

How We Use Your Information

Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, HGI will never sell your personal information to third parties. HGI may send you advertising and promotional materials, including materials from our business partners. Our website and newsletters may contain links to and from third-party websites of our partners and various service providers. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these sites have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information to those websites.

HGI will only share your information with third parties if you opt in to such sharing or when you sign up for special events or webinars hosted by HGI. We may disclose personal information to our corporate subsidiaries or affiliated entities. Any personal information provided to our subsidiaries or affiliates will be treated in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you provide personal information for a certain purpose, we may use it in connection with that purpose. We may share your personal information with third-party vendors and suppliers to provide you with products and services and to send you our newsletters. You expressly consent to the sharing of your personal information with our contractors and third-party service providers for these purposes.

You understand and agree that we may collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy even if you are located outside of the United States. HGI is located in the United States and governed by United States law. If you are outside the United States when you visit our website or communicate with us, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. The United States and other jurisdictions may not provide the same level of data protection considered adequate in your country. Note that your personal information may be accessible to the U.S. government or its agencies under lawful process in the United States.

Terms of Use

Welcome to HGI (“HGI”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, press release submission platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you should not use our Services.

1. Use of Services

You agree to use HGI’s Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the functionality of the Services

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if these terms are violated.

2. Content Submission & Ownership

By submitting content (including press releases, images, and links) to HGI:

You confirm that you own the content or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and distribute it
You grant HGI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and promote your content across our platform, newsletter, and social channels
You are responsible for ensuring all content is accurate, compliant, and does not infringe on third-party rights

We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove any content at our discretion.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, and materials on HGI (excluding user-submitted content) are the property of HGI or its licensors.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, or distribute HGI content without permission
Use our branding or assets without prior written consent

4. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only.

HGI does not:

Control or endorse third-party content
Assume responsibility for external sites or their policies

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We do not guarantee:

That the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
That published content will achieve specific results or visibility
The accuracy or completeness of third-party content

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HGI shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities
Issues arising from user-submitted or third-party content

Content Policy

HGI’s press release service is a curated resource for our community and partners.

Approval. All submissions are reviewed and approved at HGI’s discretion, based on factors such as accuracy, credibility, relevance and news value. We reserve the right to decline or remove any content.

Topics. Appropriate submissions may include announcements related to product launches; partnerships; leadership changes; financial reporting; research or survey results; and mergers, acquisitions and investments.

Submissions will not be accepted if they include false or misleading information, overly promotional content, opinions, advertisements, poorly written material or anything deemed inappropriate by the HGI team.

Format. Keep headlines short, using no more than 15 words. Be sure to include the company name and capitalize each word. Ensure press releases use a neutral, factual tone, and check for spelling and grammar mistakes before submission. You will not have the opportunity to edit the release once it is submitted. All releases must fall between 400 and 1,400 words.

Fulfillment Policy

Publication. Standard and Premium press releases are published to the HGI website. We will aim to publish on the requested date or soon thereafter. Premium press releases are linked the HGI newsletter as well as LinkedIn.

Cancellation and Refunds. HGI does not offer refunds on press release submissions. If for some reason you need a release removed from the HGI site, please email us at eric@hgi.com.

Cookies

HGI may use “cookies” to gather non-personally identifiable information. Cookies are small text files transferred to your device that collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. This information is used to track your use of the website and compile statistical reports on its activity. Visitors can disable cookies by adjusting their browser settings or using the banner displayed on the website homepage upon their initial visit.

Opt-Out or Unsubscribe

You have options regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. When you receive promotional communications from us, you may choose to stop receiving further communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication. You may also contact us via email at privacy@hertzmanintel.com to opt out (please include “Opt-Out” in the subject line). Despite your preferences, we may still send you non-marketing communications regarding services you receive. Should you no longer wish to receive our newsletters, you may click the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each newsletter and/or contact us at privacy@hertzmanintel.com to be removed from our distribution list.

Google Services

With your consent, HGI may use third-party services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to access your Google user data. You will be notified prior to accessing your Google user data and must authorize your account credentials. The Google user data accessed by the website is limited to user contacts and is used solely to allow you to email those contacts directly from the website. This data is not stored or shared by us.

Security and Account Protection

We use reasonable technological and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we follow generally accepted industry standards, no system can be completely secure. Therefore, while HGI uses reasonable efforts to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, and your use of our website and services indicates your agreement to assume this risk.

California Residents

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives California residents enhanced rights with respect to their personal information collected by businesses. These rights include:

The right to opt out of having their information sold to third parties.
The right to request to know what information has been collected.
The right to request deletion of their information.

California residents may request details about:

Specific pieces of information collected.
Categories of personal information collected.
Sources of that information.
Categories of personal information sold or disclosed.
Third parties with whom information was sold or disclosed.
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information.

The California Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) also requires operators to post a privacy policy and comply with its terms, including disclosing categories of information collected and shared, and online tracking practices.

European Union Residents

For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland: your Personal Information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which has different and potentially less protective data laws than your country. The U.S. has not received a finding of “adequacy” from the EU under GDPR Article 45. Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information is with your consent; when necessary to perform a contract or requested service; or where it is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights and freedoms. You may withdraw consent at any time if applicable.

Changes and Updates to Privacy Policy

At HGI, we review our Privacy Policy regularly and update it as necessary. If we make material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify our subscribers.

Children

HGI and the services we provide are not intended for children under 13. We will never knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments regarding our Privacy Policy and practices, please email us at edward@hgi.io or contact us at:

Hertzman Global Intelligence LLC (HGI)
240 East 76 Street
Suite 5K, New York, NY 10021