HOODOO MAGAZINE – PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 18, 2025

HOODOO Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with www.hoodoomagazine.com (the “Site”), submit content, or make a purchase.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, social handles, and other personal details you submit via forms, contest entries, purchases, or contributor agreements.

• Photos, bios, music links, or other media you voluntarily submit for editorial or promotional use.

b) Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and interaction times (collected via cookies or analytics tools).

• General location data (city/region), used only for analytics and not stored in user-specific profiles.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

• Contact you about submissions, contests, or contributions

• Process purchases and send order confirmations

• Feature you or your content in editorial or promotional material

• Analyze Site performance and improve user experience

• Send you updates, zine drops, merch releases, and event invites (only with opt-in consent)

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3. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

We use secure hosting, SSL encryption, and third-party payment providers to safeguard your information. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We only store data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, or to comply with legal obligations.

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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Email marketing tools (e.g., ConvertKit)

• Payment processors (e.g., ThriveCart, Shopify, PayPal)

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Insights)

These providers may have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

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5. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies to:

• Understand user behavior

• Customize experiences

• Track affiliate links and referral traffic

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but the Site may not function optimally.

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6. USER RIGHTS

If you are in a region with data privacy laws (e.g., California, EU/EEA), you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of your data

• Request correction or deletion of personal information

• Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To make a request, contact us at privacy@hoodoomagazine.com

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7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Site is ADULT ONLY and not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, with or without notice. Changes will be posted on this page with the new revision date. Continued use of the Site after any changes indicates acceptance.

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9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

HOODOO Magazine

privacy@hoodoomagazine.com

Los Angeles, CA 900XX

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Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your submissions, and your support of the underground.