Effective Date: April 25, 2026
Overview
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Heavy Inc. and its affiliates (“Heavy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with our websites, including Heavy.com (the “Services”).
Heavy is a digital publisher supported by advertising. We do not require users to create accounts or engage in transactions to access our content. However, users may voluntarily submit information, such as through comment features.
“Personal information” (or “personal data”) means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to an individual, as defined under applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) and the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Identifiers (e.g., name, email address)
- Content you submit (e.g., comments, messages, or other user-generated content)
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Services, we automatically collect:
- Internet/Network Activity: pages viewed, links clicked, referring URLs, time spent
- Device Information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, timestamps, diagnostic data
- Approximate Location: inferred from IP address
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Advertising partners and ad networks
- Analytics providers
- Social media platforms (if you interact with embedded content)
2. Purposes of Processing
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Services
- To display and moderate user-generated content (e.g., comments)
- To personalize content and advertising
- To send marketing communications about our content
- To deliver targeted advertising and measure effectiveness
- To analyze audience engagement and site performance
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on:
- Legitimate Interests (e.g., operating a content platform, advertising, analytics, security)
- Consent (e.g., certain cookies or tracking technologies where required)
- Legal Obligations
4. How We Disclose Personal Information
We disclose personal information to:
A. Advertising Partners
We may share personal information, including identifiers such as email address (in some cases in hashed or pseudonymized form), with advertising partners to:
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Enable cross-context behavioral advertising
- Match users across platforms and devices
- Measure advertising performance
These activities may be considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” under applicable laws.
B. Service Providers
Vendors that support:
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Analytics
- Content moderation tools
C. Legal and Compliance
Where required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
D. Business Transfers
In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect information.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies – required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies – understand usage and performance
- Advertising Cookies – enable targeted advertising
We may allow third-party advertising technologies to collect information across websites and over time.
Where required, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or consent tools provided on the site.
6. Email Communications and Advertising
We may collect email addresses, primarily from users located in the United States, to send marketing communications about our content and services.
You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us at contact@heavy.com.
We may also use email addresses, including in hashed or pseudonymized form, to support targeted advertising and audience matching with advertising partners. This may include sharing identifiers with third-party platforms to deliver more relevant advertisements and to measure their effectiveness.
These activities may be considered “selling,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” under applicable laws. You have the right to opt out of these uses as described below.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
- Comment data (including associated identifiers such as name and email address): retained unless removed or moderated
- Email addresses: retained until you unsubscribe, request deletion, or as otherwise necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes
- Analytics data: typically up to 24 months
- Advertising data: retained as necessary for campaign measurement, contractual obligations, and legal compliance
We may retain information longer where required by law or to resolve disputes.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access – request access to your personal information
- Deletion – request deletion of your data
- Correction – request correction of inaccurate data
- Data Portability – request a copy of your data
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing (California) – opt out of targeted advertising and sharing of personal information
- Object or Restrict Processing (GDPR)
- Withdraw Consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, contact: contact@heavy.com
We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Third-Party Services
Our Services may include links, embedded content, and advertising technologies operated by third parties. These third parties may collect information independently.
12. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the Services.
14. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. Any disputes shall be resolved in courts located in Nevada.
15. Contact Us
Heavy Inc.
732 S 6th Street, Suite N
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Email: contact@heavy.com
16. California-Specific Disclosures
We collect identifiers, internet activity, device information, and geolocation data for the purposes described above.
We share personal information with advertising partners for targeted advertising, which may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law.
California residents may request access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of sale/sharing.
17. Do Not Track
Our Services do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.