1. Information We Collect
1.1 When you subscribe or pre-order, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
1.2 When you apply as a contributor or inquire about features/ads, we collect:
- Name, email, phone
- Portfolio or work samples (links/attachments you provide)
- Any additional information you submit in your inquiry
1.3 We may collect usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) via standard website analytics to improve our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Fulfillment: To ship magazines, process payments, and send event details.
2.2 Communication: To send order confirmations, event invitations, and season announcements to subscribers.
2.3 Contributor/Partner Inquiries: To review applications and respond to partnership requests.
2.4 Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our service.
2.5 We do not use your information for marketing beyond B.O.A. Magazine updates. You can opt out of all communications anytime.
3. Data Security
3.1 Your payment information is encrypted and processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full card details.
3.2 We use industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
4. Sharing Your Information
4.1 We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.
4.2 We share shipping information only with our fulfillment partner (necessary to deliver your magazine).
4.3 We may disclose information if required by law.
5. Your Rights
5.1 You can request to see, update, or delete your personal information anytime. Contact us at office@boamagazine.
5.2 You can unsubscribe from B.O.A. communications anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
5.3 If you are located in the EU, you have rights under GDPR. Contact us for details.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 We use Stripe for payments and Google Sheets/Apps Script for subscriber management. Their privacy policies govern their handling of data.
6.2 We may use email service providers to send event and subscription updates
7. Policy Updates
7.1 We may update this policy anytime. We will notify you of material changes via email or by posting an update on our site.
8. Contact
Questions about your privacy? Contact us at office@boamagazine.