Effective date: January 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information collected through the website (the “Site”) operated by WOMEN'S MAGAZINE (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:
- Account information: name, email address, username, password when you register for newsletters, accounts, comments, or member features.
- Communications: messages, comments, survey responses, contest entries, and other content you submit.
- Payment information: when you make purchases, we collect billing and payment details. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card information on our servers except as permitted by law and processor requirements.
- Content you choose to post publicly on the Site (e.g., comments, profile details).
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral source, and other browsing activity.
- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, device identifiers, and settings.
- Cookies and similar technologies: cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies used to recognize your device and remember preferences.
Information from third parties:
- Social media: if you log in or interact using social accounts, we may receive profile information (name, email, profile picture) and other information you permit.
- Analytics and advertising partners: aggregated or pseudonymized data from third-party analytics and advertising services.

How We Use Your Information We use personal information for purposes including:

To provide, operate, and improve the Site and our services.
To create and manage your account, verify identity, and deliver customer support.
To process payments and fulfill purchases, subscriptions, and orders.
To send transactional communications (account confirmations, receipts, updates).
To send promotional communications and newsletters, where you have opted in; you may opt out at any time.
To personalize content, recommendations, and ads on the Site.
To analyze usage, perform analytics, conduct research, and monitor and improve Site performance and user experience.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful or illegal activity.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

Legal Bases for Processing (for users in jurisdictions that require this information) Where required by applicable law, we rely on the following legal bases to process personal information:

Performance of a contract: to provide services you request.
Consent: when you have given clear consent for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing emails).
Legitimate interests: for business purposes such as site security, fraud prevention, analytics, and improving our services, provided your rights do not override those interests.
Legal compliance: to comply with legal obligations.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information We may share personal information with:

Service providers and vendors who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, customer support, advertising).
Advertising and analytics partners to provide personalized advertising and measure ad effectiveness.
Social media platforms when you choose to interact or log in via those platforms.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Law enforcement and legal requests: when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, property, safety, or investigate wrongdoing.
With your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide any required notices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings.
Enable functionality and security features.
Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns.
Deliver content and ads tailored to your interests.

You can manage cookie preferences through the Site’s cookie settings, browser controls, or opt-out tools provided by advertising networks. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

Third-Party Links and Services The Site may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and services. Those sites have their own privacy practices and are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third parties.
Data Retention We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.
Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and