House Fire Mag Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to House Fire Mag (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are a house music magazine offering editorial content, apparel, photography, and promotional services via a WordPress/WooCommerce website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our site, make purchases, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our services.
2. Information We Collect
We gather personal data when you:
- Browse our site – automatically collected data may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, session time, device type, and location data via cookies or similar tech.
- Create an account or purchase merch/services – you provide your name, email, billing/shipping address, phone number, and payment information. WooCommerce and our payment gateway handle transactions.
- Subscribe to newsletters or promos – we collect your name and email and track engagement (e.g., opens, clicks).
- Submit inquiries or content – forms for photography or promo services, which may request additional details (e.g., event date, media files).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Process and fulfill orders, registrations, photography or promotional service bookings.
- Send newsletters, updates, marketing materials (if subscribed).
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to enhance features, content, and performance.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We share your information when necessary for business operations:
- Service providers and vendors: e.g., WooCommerce, payment processors, email platforms, hosting, and analytics providers.
- Business partners: for order fulfillment and delivery.
- Legal purposes: if required by law or necessary to protect our rights or safety.
- Corporate transactions: should our business undergo sale, merger, or reorganization, user information may be transferred per this policy.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to:
- Ensure site functionality (e.g., remember cart contents and login sessions).
- Understand user preferences and site usage (via analytics platforms).
- Deliver personalized content and marketing (email tracking, retargeting ads).
You may disable non-essential cookies via your browser or cookie opt‑out mechanisms, though this may affect site functionality.
6. Data Retention
Your personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Account data remains until you delete your account; order records are retained for tax, legal, and audit purposes.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your region (e.g., California, EU), you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold.
- Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Delete your account or data (subject to legal retaining requirements).
- Opt out of marketing communications (via unsubscribe links or direct request).
- Restrict or object to certain data processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below. We will respond within required timeframes.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected this data, please contact us for deletion.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards—such as encryption (SSL/TLS), secure data storage, and limited access controls—to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is entirely secure. We continuously review and enhance security measures.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access our site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, which are governed by standard contractual clauses and data protection laws, as applicable.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our site may contain links or embedded content from third‑party services (e.g., social media, embedded audio players). Those services have their own privacy policies and practices, for which we’re not responsible. Please review their policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top and notify subscribers or post a notice on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Email: HouseFireMag@gmail.com
Mailing Address: House Fire Mag, 1135 Garnet Ave. #30, San Diego, CA, USA