Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 04, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to highlander.top (the “Website”). We are a blog dedicated to publishing articles about packaging design. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog.

By using highlander.top, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information that you voluntarily provide and the minimal data necessary for the basic functioning of a blog. We do not collect payment card information, billing addresses, or any data related to online purchases — because we do not sell products or services.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact form submissions: When you use the contact form on our Website, we collect your name, email address, and the message you write. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed; only the name and comment text are visible.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and similar technologies: We use minimal cookies to improve your browsing experience. These may include functional cookies (e.g., remembering your comment preferences) and basic analytics cookies (see Section 4).
Log data: Our server automatically records certain information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used for aggregate analytics and to maintain security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

To respond to your messages submitted through the contact form.
To display and manage comments on our blog posts.
To understand general trends in reader engagement (e.g., which articles are most popular) through anonymous analytics.
To maintain the security and stability of the Website.
To comply with legal obligations, if required.

We will never use your data for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose unrelated to the operation of this blog.

3. Comments

When you leave a comment on highlander.top, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public alongside your comment.

Your email address is kept private and will not be shared, sold, or used for any purpose other than comment administration. You may request the removal of your comment at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

4. Cookies

Our blog uses a limited set of cookies to enhance your experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential/Functional cookies: These are necessary for the Website to function properly. For example, a cookie may remember your comment information so you don’t have to re-enter it each time.
Analytics cookies: We use a basic analytics tool (such as a privacy-friendly, self-hosted analytics service) to collect anonymized data about page views, referrers, and browser types. These cookies do not identify you personally and are used only to improve our content.

4.2 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may choose to disable cookies entirely, but please note that some features of the Website may not function as intended. We recommend keeping functional cookies enabled for the best experience.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on highlander.top may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We do not control these third-party services and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., website hosting, email delivery for contact form replies) that process data on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and secure.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Anonymous analytics data is retained for a period of 26 months, after which it is permanently deleted or aggregated.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure server hosting, HTTPS encryption, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Postal address: 8379 Cedar Ln, Madison, WI 53703, United States