Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for CivicMag.com

Last Updated: 6/1/24

At CivicMag.com (“CivicMag,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website located at www.civicmag.com (“Service”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Service.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.


1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number.
  • Account Credentials: Username, password, and other authentication details.
  • Profile Information: Interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
  • Transactional Information: Records of your transactions on the Service.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and other analytical data.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Service.

  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device.
  • Web Beacons: Electronic images that help deliver cookies and track usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

2.1 Providing and Enhancing the Service

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
  • To process transactions and send related information.

2.2 Communication

  • To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
  • To facilitate contests, surveys, and other interactive features.

2.3 Analytics and Research

  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience.
  • To conduct research and development activities.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising

  • To display targeted advertising based on your interests.
  • To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

2.5 Legal and Security

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and property.
  • To detect, prevent, or investigate security breaches, fraud, and other unauthorized activities.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information when you provide explicit consent.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to perform services on our behalf.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.4 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3.5 Third-Party Partners

We may share aggregated or de-identified information with our partners, advertisers, and other third parties for business purposes.


4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. This helps us understand your preferences and improve your experience.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function properly.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use the Service.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Targeting Cookies: Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests.

4.2 Your Choices

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.


5. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.


6. Data Retention

We may retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.


7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, or country. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.


8. Security Measures

We employ a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.


9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.


10. Permissive Use of Data

We take a permissive approach to the use of your data to enhance your experience and provide valuable services.

10.1 Data Sharing

  • With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates for various purposes, including marketing.
  • For Marketing Purposes: We may share your information with third parties for marketing and promotional purposes.
  • Social Sharing Features: If you connect your account to social media platforms, we may share your information with those platforms.

10.2 Data Collection

  • Unrestricted Data Collection: We may collect any information you provide without limitations.
  • Combining Data Sources: We may combine information collected through the Service with information obtained from other sources.
  • We may use all collected data to identify you and your contact information, in order to send you information and offers we believe may interest you. Me may share this information with trusted partners in order for them to do the same.

10.3 Data Usage

  • Behavioral Advertising: We may use your information for behavioral advertising and profiling.
  • Research and Development: We may use your information for research, analysis, and product development.
  • User-Generated Content: Any content you post may be used for any purpose, including commercial use.

11. Your Choices and Rights

11.1 Opt-Out Options

  • Marketing Communications: You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions.
  • Interest-Based Ads: Adjust your device settings or visit optout.aboutads.info to opt-out of interest-based advertising.

11.2 Access and Correction

You may access, correct, or delete your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

11.3 Do Not Track Signals

Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals. Third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.


12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

12.1 Access to Specific Information and Data Portability Rights

You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information.

12.2 Deletion Request Rights

You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you.

12.3 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

CivicMag Email: privacy@civicmag.com

Email: privacy @ civicmag . com

Mailing Address:

CivicMag.com
1200 S Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91204
USA


By using CivicMag.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.