Privacy Policy
RE/CLAIMED
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
RE/CLAIMED Magazine ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
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Name
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Email address
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Story submissions (writings, interviews, poems, journal entries, music, etc.)
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Contact forms
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Newsletter sign-ups
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Contributor profiles and bios
If you submit content, you may also provide optional information such as photos, social media handles, or background details.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the site
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Referring website
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General location data
This information helps us improve site performance and user experience.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Wix Analytics or Google Analytics) to:
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Understand visitor behavior
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Improve site navigation
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Personalize user experience
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Monitor website performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
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Publish and feature submitted content (with your permission)
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Respond to submissions or inquires
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Send newsletters or updates
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Improve website functionality and performance
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Monitor trends and readership
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Protect the security and integrity of the Website
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Manage contributor accounts and communication
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
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Encrypted storage (where supported by Wix hosting)
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Secure submission forms
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Limited staff access to contributor information
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Regular site monitoring
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Data retention controls
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
We may share our information only in the following circumstances:
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With service providers such as email platforms or analytics tools
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When required by law, court order, or legal process
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To protect the rights, safety, or property of RE/CLAIMED or its users
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When you submit content intended for publication, (your name, bio, or photo may be displayed as part of your contributor profile)
We never share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the information we hold about you
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt out of emails or newsletters
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Withdraw consent for data use
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Request a copy of your submitted information
To exercise these rights, contact us at editor@reclaimedmagazine.com
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide our services
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Maintain published records
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
Story submissions and published content may remain in out digital archives unless a removal is made.
Links to External Sites
Our Website may link to external wesbites, articles, or media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
Children's Privacy
RE/CLAIMED Magazine does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. If we learn that data has been collected without parential consent, we will delete it promptly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated " Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of any changes
Contact Us
For Questions about this Privacy Policy, or to request changes to your data, contact: