InTouch Magazines (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates this website and related services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how we work with third-party services including Google, and the rights and choices available to you. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, account login details, payment/billing details, and any content you submit (comments, contest entries, survey responses).
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, articles read, referring/exit pages, and date/time of access.
1.3 Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies
See Section 4 below.
2. How We Use Collected Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
- To manage subscriptions, billing, and account access.
- To personalize content and improve user experience.
- To send newsletters, offers, and service updates (opt-out available).
- To analyze site traffic and usage trends.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Log Files and Analytics
InTouch Magazines follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services’ analytics. Information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose is to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information.
We use Google Analytics to help understand how visitors engage with our Services. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like most websites, InTouch Magazines uses cookies to store information such as visitors’ preferences and the pages visited or accessed. This information is used to optimize content based on browser type and other information.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functions such as login and navigation. |
| Performance / Analytics | Help us understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics). |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by Google and third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads. |
| Functional Cookies | Remember preferences such as language or region. |
5. Google AdSense, DoubleClick DART Cookie, and Advertising Partners
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Services. Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on a visitor’s prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy:
policies.google.com/technologies/ads
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to:
- Report on how ad impressions and interactions relate to visits to our site.
- Serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our site (remarketing).
Third-party ad servers or ad networks may also use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and personalize the content you see.
InTouch Magazines has no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.
6. Google’s Advertising Principles
Google adheres to the Google Advertising Principles, which set standards for a positive user experience with ads. Learn more:
support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6008942
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers (hosting, payment processing, printing/fulfillment, email delivery).
- Google and other advertising/analytics partners (as described above).
- Legal authorities, where required by law.
- Business successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
8. Third-Party Privacy Policies
InTouch Magazines’ Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information, including opt-out procedures.
9. Your Consent and Choices
By using our Services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. You may:
- Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data (see Section 11).
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict processing, including for advertising.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (California residents, under CCPA/CPRA).
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address in Section 14.
12. Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our Services, please contact us immediately, and we will remove such information from our records.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
InTouch Magazines
Email: Editor@intouchmagazines.com
