Your trust is the foundation of everything we do. This policy explains clearly and honestly how Ariel Magazine collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
01 — Overview
Our commitment to you
At Ariel Magazine, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy applies to all services, content, and experiences offered through arielmagazine.com and any related platforms operated by us.
By accessing our platform, you agree to the practices described in this document. We encourage you to read it carefully and reach out if you have any questions.
02 — Data we collect
Information we gather
We collect only what is necessary to provide you with a seamless, personalised editorial experience. This includes:
- Account information — name, email address, and password when you register
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, and content interactions
- Device information — browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Newsletter preferences — your subscription choices and reading interests
- Voluntarily submitted data — comments, feedback, or correspondence with our editorial team
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, government IDs, or health information.
03 — How we use it
Purpose of data use
Your data is used exclusively to improve your experience with Ariel Magazine. Specifically, we use it to:
- Deliver personalised content across Fashion, Lifestyle, Classic, and Casual editions
- Send newsletters, editorial updates, and event announcements you have opted into
- Analyse readership trends to improve the quality of our journalism
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
04 — Cookies
How we use cookies
Ariel Magazine uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is consumed. We use three categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly; cannot be disabled
- Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour and improve content performance
- Preference cookies — remember your settings such as language and region
You may manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie preference centre.
05 — Third parties
Sharing with third parties
We work with a limited number of trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may only process your data on our behalf. They include:
- Email delivery and newsletter services
- Website analytics providers (e.g. aggregate, anonymised data only)
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure services
- Customer support tools
We do not permit third-party partners to use your data for any purpose beyond delivering the service they provide to us. Any transfer of data outside your country is safeguarded by appropriate legal frameworks.
06 — Your rights
Control over your data
You retain full rights over your personal data at all times. Depending on your location, these rights may include:
- Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to object — opt out of certain types of data processing
- Right to portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.
07 — Contact us
Get in touch
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, our team is here to help.
Ariel Magazine — Privacy Team
Email: info.arielmagz@gmail.com