Effective Date: April 24, 2025
Reading Magazine (accessible at cityofreading.com) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide:
- When you sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or participate in community submissions, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you provide in your message or submission
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website (if applicable)
This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or submissions.
- Send periodic newsletters or updates (if you have opted in).
- Improve our website and content.
- Monitor website performance and user trends.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers only to:
- Help operate the website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
- Send emails or newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp or similar services).
These third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help analyze web traffic or personalize content.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some functionalities of the site.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that we update or delete your personal data.
- Opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link.
To make such a request, please contact us at: news@cityofreading.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Reading Magazine
Email: news@cityofreading.com
Website: cityofreading.com
