TheMagazineCity.com, LLC Data Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This Data Policy governs each website, mobile site, application, and/or other property or service in all media (each, a “Website”) owned or provided by TheMagazineCity.com, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and it binds all those who access, visit and/or use the Website, whether acting as an individual or on behalf of an entity, including without limitation advertisers, creative and media buying agencies, analytics companies, survey/research vendors, widget providers, and other service providers, and all other entities that may collect digital content by any manner or medium whether now known or hereafter developed (collectively, “you” or “your”).

This policy shall apply equally to all of your vendors, service providers, subcontractors, partners, agents, representatives, and any other third parties acting on your behalf. Without limitation and for the avoidance of doubt, this policy further applies to all vendors providing services to us.

This policy governs all data collected or received from the Website, by any means, including without limitation via an advertising unit, widget, code (as defined below) or other data collection process whether now known or hereafter developed, including without limitation data that relates to usage of the Website, user behavior, and/or analytics (collectively, “Data”).

The placement of your advertising on the Website, or your collection of Data, access, visitation and/or use of the Website constitutes your agreement to this policy as well as our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

This policy may be modified from time to time in our sole discretion. Continued access of the Website by you will constitute your acceptance of any changes or revisions to the policy.

2. GOOGLE ADSENSE AND ADVERTISING SERVICES

2.1. Use of Google AdSense

Our Website uses third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve content and generate revenue. These services use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize advertisements and analyze site usage.

2.2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Google and approved third-party advertising partners:

  • Use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our Website
  • Use the DART cookie to measure how users interact with our Website
  • Use the DoubleClick cookie to provide interest-based advertising
  • Use Google Analytics to collect demographic information and user interests
  • Use cookies to measure ad impressions, ad service usage, and interactions with ad services

2.3. Third-Party Vendors

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our Website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

2.4. User Control and Opt-Out Rights

Users may opt out of personalized advertising through:

  • Google Ads Settings: Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page at https://www.google.com/settings/ads
  • NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
  • DAA Opt-Out: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
  • Browser Settings: Manage or delete cookies through browser settings
  • Mobile Device Settings: Adjust advertising identifier settings on mobile devices
  • AppChoices App: Download the DAA’s AppChoices mobile application for app-based opt-outs

Users who opt out will still see ads, but they will not be personalized based on their browsing activity.

3. DATA COLLECTION AND USE RULES

3.1. Permission Requirements

  • You will not collect or use, or direct, authorize or assist other persons or entities to collect or use, any Data, nor will you access or place any code, or direct, authorize or assist other persons or entities to access or place any code, on the computer or device operated by a user of the Website, including without limitation via actions such as cookie synching, without our prior express written permission in each instance.

As used throughout this policy, “code” shall mean all pixel tags, cookies, clear gif, HTML, web beacon, scripts and all other tracking technologies.

3.2. Data Use Restrictions

  • Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
  • No Data may be collected, used or transferred for purposes of retargeting, behavioral remarketing, or targeting any advertisements, segment categorization or any form of syndication which is related to any Website, its content, or its users without our prior express written permission in each instance.
  • You may not place any code that collects Data or tracks user activity on any Website without our prior express written permission in each instance.

3.3. Anonymity and Privacy Protection

  • All Data collected is and will continue to be anonymous or you will immediately anonymize such Data. You will not deliberately collect Data that is “personally identifiable” or that constitutes “personal information” according to any applicable law, regulation, or agreement to which you are a party, and to the extent such Data is accidentally collected, you will immediately securely delete or discard such Data.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you do not and will not aggregate Data collected into databases or engage in any other process that would result in the collation or organization of the Data such that the Data in such combined form would provide sufficient detail to enable the identification of individual users even if such Data was originally collected anonymously.

3.4. Data Ownership

  • All Data is and will continue to be our exclusive property. You may only use the Data in accordance with the agreement between us and you, subject to applicable confidentiality provisions, and must be destroyed by you upon completion of the project or termination of the Agreement, except as expressly set forth therein.

3.5. Data Distribution Prohibitions

  • Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not use, resell or otherwise distribute Data:
  • To retarget users outside of the applicable Website
  • In a manner that competes with our advertising services (including, by way of example and not limitation, by claiming to provide Data that identifies our users or users that “look like,” or share characteristics of our users, without necessarily tagging them on the Website)
  • As Data about, originating from or otherwise related to us, our customers, or the Website, and shall not label, denote or refer to in any manner the Data as having been derived from us or the Website, whether or not such Data contains any personally identifiable information
  • Combine Data with third party data to create a new audience profile

4. COOKIE AND TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

4.1. Cookie Guidelines

Specific guidelines applicable to cookies on the Website:

  • The billable tracking cookie and rich media tags of any rich media served units must be submitted to us for written approval prior to deployment and may not be implemented on the back end of the rich media tag.
  • All cookies must contain a functioning expiration date which occurs after the time of placement.
  • Unless we approve a later expiration date in writing, all cookies used in advertising campaigns must expire on the date that the ad campaign ends and all other cookies must expire no later than one (1) month after the date on which the cookie is stored.
  • The domain owner of the cookie must ensure that the applicable Privacy Policy contains clear instructions on the process to opt-out of the services controlled by that cookie. At our request, the domain owner shall provide us with a link to the applicable Privacy Policy.

4.2. Tracking Technology Restrictions

  • Pixel tags on the Website may not be used in non-standard IAB, OPA, added value, or remnant online advertising units.
  • You may not use Flash cookies, HTML storage or any forms of locally stored objects on the computer or device operated by a user of the Website.
  • JavaScript file may not be used unless we approve in writing.

4.3. Asset Loading Rules

  • No more than one asset may be loaded, unless we approve in writing. This includes your 1st party assets as well as any 3rd party assets you may utilize. Specific guidelines applicable to any asset, including pixel tags or JavaScript on the Website:
  • May not perceptibly increase the overall page latency during loading
  • Must be able to support 4000 requests per second with 100 milliseconds or less Time to First Byte response and must fully load in 200 milliseconds or less
  • May only load after the online advertising unit itself loads using a “polite download” technique
  • May only trigger a single DNS lookup
  • Must return the correct MIME Content Type (e.g. image/gif for GIF images, text/javascript for JavaScript)
  • May not be over 1 kilobyte in size unless we approve in writing
  • Must support TLS/HTTPS

4.4. Redirect Prohibition

  • Redirects are not permitted. Only direct requests can be made.

4.5. Ad Delivery

  • You will not block or otherwise limit delivery of advertising for any reason related to impression guarantees, verification or other targeting, without our express prior written permission in each instance.

5. AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

5.1. Audit Rights

  • We (and our representatives) shall have the right to inspect, review, and examine your policies, procedures, practices, records, and systems to verify compliance with this policy, provided that such inspection and review is conducted during reasonable business hours with no less than five (5) business days’ prior notice.

5.2. Security Standards

  • You do and will employ up-to-date, industry recognized “best practices” with respect to technology and procedures to prevent and detect theft, piracy, leakage, unauthorized access, copying, duplication or distribution of all Data.

5.3. Security Breach Notification

  • You will notify us of any actual or suspected breaches of security in connection with Data as soon as practicable, but no later than one (1) week of discovery of such incident.

6. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

6.1. General Compliance Obligation

  • Without limiting any of the foregoing, you hereby represent and warrant that you do and will comply with all applicable international and U.S. federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, legal orders or decrees and similar promulgations in connection with your collection, use and distribution of Data, including without limitation:
  • Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA): Compliance with requirements for collecting information from children under 13
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): If applicable, compliance with California privacy rights
  • CAN-SPAM Act: Compliance with commercial email requirements
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guidelines: Adherence to FTC advertising and privacy guidelines
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles: Compliance with online behavioral advertising principles
  • State Privacy Laws: Compliance with applicable state privacy laws including Virginia CDPA, Colorado CPA, Utah UCPA, and Connecticut CTDPA

6.2. Children’s Privacy Protection

Our Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. We comply with COPPA requirements:

  • We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13
  • We do not condition participation in activities on disclosure of more information than is reasonably necessary
  • We maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information collected from children
  • We retain children’s personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and delete it using reasonable measures

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

6.3. User Rights and Opt-Out

  • You will provide a meaningful opportunity for users to opt-out from Data collection and targeting by you and your affiliates and customers. Data collection must respect Do Not Track headers where legally required.

6.4. Behavioral Advertising Principles

  • You will comply with the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising as promulgated by the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”), which is explained in detail at www.AboutAds.info, to the extent such principles, or part thereof, are applicable to your activities in connection with the Website.

The DAA principles include:

  • Transparency: Clear notice about data collection and use
  • Consumer Control: Ability for consumers to opt out of data collection
  • Data Security: Reasonable security measures for collected data
  • Material Changes: Notice of material changes to data practices
  • Sensitive Data: Enhanced protections for sensitive information
  • Accountability: Mechanisms to ensure adherence to principles

7. SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION

7.1. Secure Coding Practices

  • You will make reasonable efforts to use secure coding practices in the provision of all services to us and in all interactions with our users or customers. Secure coding practices means coding practices capable of meeting Level 2 of the most recent Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).

7.2. Third-Party Access Control

  • You will not grant access to Data to any third party except:
  • On a need to know basis in order to provide specific services to you
  • After conducting a reasonable investigation of such third party
  • Upon entering a written agreement with such third party which contains obligations which are at least as restrictive as the foregoing

8. USER INFORMATION AND TRANSPARENCY

8.1. Privacy Policy Requirements

Our Website maintains a separate Privacy Policy that:

  • Clearly identifies what information is collected
  • Explains how information is used
  • Specifies with whom information may be shared
  • Describes users’ rights and choices
  • Provides contact information

8.2. Cookie Notice

Users are informed about cookie usage when they first enter our Website and are provided with options to manage their cookie preferences.

8.3. Advertising Disclosures

In accordance with FTC guidelines, our Website:

  • Clearly discloses advertising relationships
  • Identifies sponsored content
  • Provides transparency about affiliate links
  • Makes material connections clear to consumers

9. STATE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS

9.1. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.

Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Limit Use: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Shine the Light: California residents may request information about disclosures of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.

9.2. Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and Connecticut Privacy Rights

Residents of Virginia (CDPA), Colorado (CPA), Utah (UCPA), and Connecticut (CTDPA) have rights including:

  • Right to access personal data
  • Right to correct inaccuracies
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to obtain a copy of personal data
  • Right to opt out of targeted advertising
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal data
  • Right to opt out of profiling in furtherance of certain legal or similarly significant effects

10. LIMITATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

10.1. Non-Compliance

  • Our failure to object to your action or inaction, or our prior express written permission, in any instance does not and may not be deemed to constitute our opinion that such action or inaction is in compliance with, or brings you into compliance with, this policy or any applicable law, rule, regulation, legal order, or decree, and does not in any circumstance relieve you of your obligations to comply in all respects with this policy.

10.2. Policy Changes

This Data Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and users will be notified of significant changes. Your continued use of our Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10.3. Severability

If any provision of this policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Data Policy, please contact us:

TheMagazineCity.com, LLC

Email: info@themagazinecity.com Website: https://themagazinecity.com/contact/

For privacy-related inquiries specific to California residents: [Designated contact method for California privacy requests to be added]

12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

12.1. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of other websites they visit.

12.2. International Data Transfer

Data may be processed and stored on servers located outside of your state or country. Data protection laws in such locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

12.3. Data Retention

We retain Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. When Data is no longer needed, we delete it using reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access or use.

12.4. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Data Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Material changes will be communicated to users through:

  • Notice on the Website homepage
  • Email notification to registered users
  • Other reasonable means of communication

13. VERIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT

13.1. Verification of Requests

For privacy rights requests, we may require verification of identity to protect against fraudulent requests. Verification methods may include:

  • Matching information provided with information we have on file
  • Use of a designated email address
  • Submission of a signed declaration under penalty of perjury
  • Other reasonable verification methods

13.2. Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We require:

  • Written authorization from you
  • Verification of the agent’s identity
  • Proof of authorization

13.3. Response Timeframes

We will respond to verified requests within:

  • 45 days for most requests (with possible 45-day extension)
  • As otherwise required by applicable state law
  • We will notify you if we need additional time

14. DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

14.1. Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

Under certain state laws, “sale” or “sharing” includes providing personal information to third parties in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration, or for cross-context behavioral advertising.

14.2. Opt-Out Mechanisms

To opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information:

  • Click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our Website
  • Contact us using the information provided in Section 11
  • Use industry opt-out tools such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC)

14.3. Opt-Out Preference Signals

We honor opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) as required by applicable law.

15. SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not collect or process sensitive personal information as defined by applicable privacy laws without obtaining appropriate consent, including:

  • Social Security numbers
  • Driver’s license numbers
  • Financial account information
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Racial or ethnic origin
  • Religious or philosophical beliefs
  • Union membership
  • Genetic data
  • Biometric data processed for identification purposes
  • Health data
  • Data concerning sex life or sexual orientation

If we collect such information, we will provide specific notice and obtain required consent.

This Data Policy has been prepared by TheMagazineCity.com, LLC in accordance with COPPA, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, FTC guidelines, and other relevant U.S. data protection regulations.

Effective Date: January 11, 2026

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