Privacy Policy Effective Date: August 2022 SCALAWAG ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you access our website: www.scalawagmagazine.org. 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: a. Personal Information (only if voluntarily provided) * Name * Email address * Mailing address (if purchasing merchandise or making donations) * Payment information (processed through third-party services) b. Non-Personal Information * Browser type and version * Device information * IP address * Cookies and usage data 2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: * Provide and maintain the website * Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters or responses to inquiries) * Improve user experience * Process donations or purchases securely * Monitor website usage and performance 3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with: * Trusted third-party services (e.g. payment processors, email newsletter providers) * Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights 4. Cookies and Tracking Our website uses cookies to analyze traffic and enhance functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly. 5. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to: * Access the personal data we hold about you * Request correction or deletion of your data * Opt out of data collection tools (e.g., Google Analytics) To exercise your rights, contact us at team@scalawagmagazine.org. 6. Data Security We implement reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee 100% security due to the nature of the internet. 7. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. 8. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at: team@scalawagmagazine.org Terms of Service Effective Date: [Insert Date] By accessing and using SCALAWAG ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. 1. Use of the Site You agree to use this site in accordance with all applicable laws and these terms. You may not use the site for any unlawful or harmful purposes. 2. Intellectual Property All content published on the website — including articles, videos, images, graphics, and code — is the property of SCALAWAG or its contributors and is protected by copyright laws. You may share our content with attribution and links back to the original page but may not modify or sell it without permission. 3. User Submissions If you submit content (e.g., articles, comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish and use your content. You are responsible for ensuring your submissions do not violate the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove user-submitted content at our discretion. 4. External Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. 5. Disclaimers * Content is provided for informational purposes only. * While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of content. * The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. 6. Limitation of Liability SCALAWAG is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site. 7. Changes to the Terms We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. 8. Contact Us For questions regarding these terms, please contact: team@scalawagmagazine.org. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.