This Privacy Policy outlines the policies and procedures of Ragged Magazine (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) regarding the collection, storage, protection, and use of user data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Collection and Storage of User Data
We collect certain types of user data in order to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect may include:
- Personal information such as name, email address, and demographic information (e.g., age, gender) when voluntarily provided by users for newsletter subscription, registration, surveys, and other interactive features.
- Usage data including IP addresses, browser and device information, referral links, and pages visited on our website, collected automatically for analytic and security purposes.
We take appropriate measures to securely store and protect user data. Personal information provided by users is stored on secure servers with restricted access. We implement secure transmission protocols (e.g., HTTPS) to encrypt data in transit.
Use of User Data
We may use user data for the following purposes:
- To communicate with users regarding their subscriptions, account information, and updates related to our services.
- To personalize user experience and content, as well as to provide relevant advertising and marketing communications.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior for improving our website and services.
- To meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests or court orders.
We will retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Users’ Rights to their Data
As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:
- Right to access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification: You may request corrections or updates to inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
- Right to restriction: You have the right to request a limitation on the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You may request the transfer of your personal data to you or a third party, in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights or make any requests related to your personal data, please Contact Us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Data Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard user information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- Regular security assessments and evaluations of our systems and processes.
- Restricted access to user data, allowing only authorized personnel with a need to access such data.
- Encryption of personal data during transit using secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS).
Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share user data with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers). These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of user data.
We may also share user data if required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal process or a request from a government authority.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page, along with a revised version of the Privacy Policy, and the “last updated” date will be indicated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 07-Aug-2023