Private Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

At Iconique Magazine, accessible through iconiquemag.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe, submit content, advertise with us, or otherwise interact with our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content submitted through contact forms
• Information included in comments, submissions, or publication inquiries
• Information provided for advertising, collaborations, interviews, and publication opportunities
• Any photos, biographies, credits, social media handles, or other content you submit to Iconique Magazine for consideration or publication

Our website also appears to use cookies and may collect certain non-personal technical data automatically, such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and general browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to your messages, questions, and requests
• Review and manage submissions for publication
• Communicate about interviews, features, advertising, and collaborations
• Send updates, newsletters, or promotional communications if you subscribe
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Maintain site security and prevent misuse
• Process and manage comments or other user-generated content
• Support advertising, brand partnerships, and editorial operations

3. Content Submissions

When you submit photos, articles, bios, credits, or other materials to Iconique Magazine through our website or by email, you understand that the information you provide may be used to evaluate your submission and, if accepted, may be published in connection with our digital platform, print publication, social media, and promotional efforts, subject to our submission terms and editorial discretion. The website’s submission area also instructs contributors to ensure submitted information is correct before uploading.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Iconique Magazine uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the website. Cookies may remember preferences, improve site performance, and support basic website functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.

5. Comments and Public Content

If you leave comments on our website, the information you provide, including your name and any content you submit, may be visible to others. Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public comment areas. The site currently displays comment fields requesting email, name, and website.

6. Email Communications and Subscriptions

If you subscribe to updates or otherwise provide your email address, we may use it to send newsletters, announcements, publication opportunities, feature updates, promotional content, or other communications related to Iconique Magazine. You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or by contacting us directly. The site currently includes a subscribe feature.

7. Advertising and Business Inquiries

If you contact us regarding advertising, sponsorships, donations, or business opportunities, we may use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry, discuss services, and maintain business records related to your request. The site includes an advertising page and invitation for advertising and support inquiries.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in limited circumstances, such as:

• With service providers or website tools that help us operate the site
• When necessary to process submissions, communications, or business requests
• When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights
• In connection with protecting the safety, integrity, or operation of Iconique Magazine

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social platforms, including social media pages and outside services. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Iconique Magazine does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected improperly, we will take steps to remove it.

12. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, where applicable
• Opt out of certain communications

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, you may contact Iconique Magazine at:

Iconique Magazine
Email: iconiquemagsubmissions@gmail.com
Website: iconiquemag.com
Location listed on site: Indianapolis, Indiana

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.