Effective Date: 10 February 2026
Last Updated: 10 February 2026
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Harbinger Bros. LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, processes, stores, and protects information when you visit or interact with the website https://www.harbingerstandard.com (“Website”).
This Policy applies to all users worldwide and is intended to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- United Kingdom GDPR
- Applicable provisions of U.S. privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this Website is:
Harbinger Bros. LLC
1309 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 1200
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
United States
Email: support@harbingerstandard.com
The Company determines the purposes and means of processing personal data in connection with the Website.
2. Definitions
Personal Data
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing
Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or manual.
Data Subject
An individual whose personal data is processed.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Automatically Collected Technical Data
When you access the Website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by the server infrastructure. This may include:
- IP address (or anonymized IP where applicable)
- Date and time of request
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Referrer URL
- Requested pages or files
- HTTP status codes
- Technical server log data
This information is necessary to ensure:
- stable operation of the Website
- security monitoring and protection against attacks
- troubleshooting and system administration
Legal basis under GDPR: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).
3.2 Cookies and Local Storage
The Website uses only essential technical cookies required for basic functionality.
No cookies are used for:
- advertising
- behavioral tracking
- marketing profiling
Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect certain functions of the Website.
3.3 Statistical Analysis
This Website uses the WordPress plugin WP Statistics for anonymized visitor statistics.
The plugin:
- does not store tracking cookies
- anonymizes or hashes IP addresses
- stores data only on our own server
If your browser supports the Do Not Track (DNT) feature and it is enabled, your visit will not be included in the statistical analysis.
No personal identification of visitors takes place.
3.4 Social Media Links
The Website includes standard links to social media platforms such as Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
These are simple hyperlinks.
No data is transmitted to these platforms unless you actively click the link.
The Website does not embed social media widgets, feeds, or tracking pixels.
4. Website Infrastructure and Technologies
The Website is built using widely used web technologies necessary for functionality, performance, and security.
These technologies do not collect personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
Content Management System
The Website is built using the open-source content management system
WordPress.
WordPress processes technical requests necessary to deliver website content.
Server Infrastructure
The Website operates on a standard web server environment including:
- Apache HTTP Server
- PHP
- MySQL
These components process web requests and may temporarily process IP addresses as part of standard internet communication protocols.
JavaScript Libraries
For compatibility and functionality the Website uses:
- jQuery
- jQuery Migrate
These libraries run locally within the Website environment.
Icons and Visual Assets
The Website uses icon and emoji libraries including:
- Font Awesome
- Twemoji
These resources may be served locally or via content delivery networks depending on configuration.
Weather Information
The Website may display weather data provided by
OpenWeatherMap.
The service provides publicly available weather information and does not receive personal data from Website visitors.
Performance Optimization
To improve page loading performance the Website may use browser optimization mechanisms such as
Priority Hints.
Content Metadata
The Website uses:
- Open Graph
- RSS
These technologies allow improved sharing and content subscription but do not process personal data beyond normal web requests.
4.1 Search Engine Tools
The Website may use webmaster and search engine monitoring tools such as
Google Search Console to monitor website visibility in search engines and to identify technical issues that may affect indexing or performance.
These tools provide aggregated information about website performance, such as search queries, indexing status, and technical diagnostics.
No personal data about individual Website visitors is collected or processed by us through these tools.
5. Hosting Provider
The Website is hosted by
GoDaddy.
The hosting provider processes technical access data including:
- IP addresses
- server logs
- connection metadata
This processing is necessary to operate the Website and maintain infrastructure security.
6. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
| Purpose | Data | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Website operation | Technical data | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| IT security | Technical data | Legitimate interests |
| Website statistics | Anonymized technical data | Legitimate interests |
| Legal compliance | Technical data | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
No data is processed for advertising purposes.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:
- hosting providers
- technical service providers
- legal authorities where required by law
All service providers are contractually required to protect personal data.
8. International Data Transfers
Because the Website is hosted in the United States, personal data may be transferred to servers located outside the European Economic Area.
Where required under GDPR, safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- contractual data protection obligations
are implemented.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for:
- security monitoring
- technical operation
- legal obligations
Server logs are periodically deleted or anonymized.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:
- restricted system access
- server monitoring
- encryption where appropriate
However, no internet transmission system is completely secure.
11. Rights of Data Subjects (GDPR)
Individuals located in the European Economic Area may have the following rights:
- right of access
- right to rectification
- right to erasure
- right to restrict processing
- right to object to processing
- right to data portability
You may also lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
Requests may be sent to:
12. U.S. Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, may have rights such as:
- right to know what personal data is collected
- right to request deletion
- right to request correction
Requests may be submitted via the contact information listed in this Policy.
13. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such information is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
14. Privacy Summary
For transparency:
- We do not sell personal data.
- We do not run advertising networks.
- We do not use behavioral tracking services.
- We do not embed advertising pixels.
- Social media platforms are linked only through standard hyperlinks.
Only minimal technical data required for operating the Website is processed.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates take effect when published on the Website.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
16. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection matters:
Harbinger Bros. LLC
1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States