At BitterMagazine, your privacy matters to us. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines what you need to know when you interact with BitterMagazine — whether you’re reading, subscribing, submitting, or reaching out.
Information We Collect
When you visit BitterMagazine, we may collect basic information to help improve your experience and keep things running smoothly. This includes:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit content, or contact us, we may ask for your name, email address, or other identifying details.
- Usage Data: We gather non-personal data like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This helps us understand how people engage with BitterMagazine and where we can improve.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send updates, newsletters, and content you’ve signed up for
- Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or submission requests
- Improve the quality, design, and content of BitterMagazine
- Ensure site security and prevent abuse
We don’t sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Ever.
Cookies & Tracking
BitterMagazine uses cookies (small data files) to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies help us analyze site traffic and remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features on the site.
Third-Party Tools
We may use trusted third-party services (like analytics tools or email platforms) to help manage data and improve our services. These services are required to respect your privacy and only use your information as directed by BitterMagazine.
Your Choices & Rights
You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the link provided in emails. If you’d like to access, update, or delete any personal information we have on file, just contact us — we’re happy to help.
Security
We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Updates to This Policy
As BitterMagazine grows and evolves, so might our privacy practices. Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted here with a revised date. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.