Welcome to Everyday Magazine. Your privacy is as important to us as your voice. As a platform built on trust and community, we are dedicated to protecting the personal information of our readers, contributors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how EverydayMagazine.co.uk collects, uses, and safeguards your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By accessing our site and engaging with our content on Culture, Lifestyle, and Arts, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We aim to be as transparent as possible so you can focus on being creative and staying informed.
What Information Do We Collect?
To foster a vibrant and interactive community, we collect specific information when you interact with Everyday Magazine. This is divided into two main categories:
1. Information You Provide to Us
- Contributor Details: If you pitch a story or join our team of 600+ writers, we collect your name, email, and social media handles to credit your work.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: When you sign up for our latest updates, we store your email address to deliver our curated lifestyle content.
- Contact Forms: Any information shared via our “Contact Us” or “Submit a Pitch” forms is kept to help us respond to your inquiries.
2. Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to understand how you navigate our site. This helps us see which social issues or creative features are resonating most with our audience.
- Device Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, and operating system, which helps us optimize the website’s performance for your specific device.
How We Use Your Data
At Everyday Magazine, we don’t just collect data for the sake of it. Every piece of information serves a purpose in improving our platform:
- To Amplify Your Voice: We use contributor data to correctly attribute articles and promote our writers on social media.
- To Improve User Experience: By analyzing site traffic, we can make EverydayMagazine.co.uk faster and easier to navigate.
- To Communicate: We use your contact info to send you feedback on pitches, community newsletters, or administrative updates.
- To Ensure Security: Monitoring usage data helps us protect our community from spam and malicious activity.
Your Rights Under GDPR
We believe you should have total control over your digital footprint. As a user of Everyday Magazine, you have the following rights:
- The Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
- The Right to Erasure: Want to leave the community? You can ask us to delete your personal information from our systems.
- The Right to Rectification: If your details change (like a new pen name or email), let us know and we will update them immediately.
- The Right to Withdraw Consent: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We respect your privacy. Everyday Magazine does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate, such as:
- Email Service Providers: To send out our community newsletters.
- Analytics Tools: Like Google Analytics, to help us understand our reader demographics.
- Hosting Providers: To ensure our website remains live and secure.
All third-party partners are vetted to ensure they also comply with strict data protection standards.
Our Promise to You
At Everyday Magazine, we are building a space where “Everyday People” can share their stories without fear. Part of that safety comes from knowing your data is handled with care and respect. We regularly review our Privacy Policy to stay aligned with the latest legal standards and to ensure our community remains a secure place for accessible journalism.
If you have any questions regarding your data or our privacy practices, please reach out to our team via the contact page.