Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 November 2026

The Persona Magazine ("we", "us", or "our") operates thepersonamagazine.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using this website you agree to the practices described here.

What information do we collect?

Information you give us. When you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or email us directly, we collect the details you choose to provide — typically your name, email address, subject line, and message. We use this information only to read and respond to your inquiry, to manage your subscription, and to keep a record of editorial correspondence such as corrections and story tips.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools record technical data when you visit: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This data is aggregated and used to understand traffic patterns, diagnose technical problems, and improve our content.

Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and local storage to remember preferences, keep the site secure, measure audience size, and support advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.

How do we use your information?

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to messages, tips, correction requests, and press inquiries.
Deliver newsletter emails you have asked to receive.
Measure readership and understand which stories are useful to readers.
Maintain the security and performance of the website.
Display advertising that supports free access to our journalism.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use the contents of your contact-form message for advertising, and we do not add contact-form addresses to marketing lists without your consent.

Advertising and Google cookies

This site displays advertising served by Google and other third-party advertising vendors. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info or, in Europe, Your Online Choices.
For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads. It means the ads you see are less likely to be tailored to your interests. Where required by law, we ask for consent before setting advertising cookies.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how readers find and use the site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on page, approximate location, and device category. We use this data in aggregate to improve our journalism and site performance. You can prevent Google Analytics from using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Who do we share information with?

We share data only with service providers that help us run the publication — for example hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising partners — and only to the extent needed to provide those services. These providers process data under their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. We do not otherwise rent, sell, or trade your personal information.

How long do we keep your data?

Contact-form messages and editorial correspondence are kept for as long as needed to handle the inquiry and maintain an accurate record of corrections and story tips. Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Aggregated analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider's retention settings and does not identify you personally.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal data, and to request a portable copy of it. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to withdraw consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information and may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; we do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, email Advertising@thepersonamagazine.com with the subject line "Privacy Request". We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on a request, and we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-party links

Our articles may link to external websites, including sources, interviews, and social media profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.