Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Wet Ink Magazine ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit wetinkmag.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our advertising on Meta platforms (Instagram and Facebook).

By using our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or submitting your information through any of our forms or ads, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

Wet Ink Magazine is an independent digital publication covering business, news, and lifestyle content for independent creators.

Contact: privacy@wetinkmag.com
Website:https://wetinkmag.com

What Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

• Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form on our site, or submit a Meta Lead Form)
• Name (if provided)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or correspondence

Information collected automatically when you visit our site:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

Information collected via Meta advertising:

When you respond to a Wet Ink Magazine ad on Instagram or Facebook by submitting a Meta Instant Lead Form, Meta provides us with the information you confirmed in that form — typically your email address, and any answers to qualifying questions. Meta's own privacy policy governs how Meta collects and processes your data on its platforms; you can review it at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Send you our newsletter and related editorial communications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website, content, and advertising
• Measure the performance of our marketing campaigns
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

How We Store and Share Your Information

We use the following service providers to process and store your information:

• Klaviyo — our email marketing platform. Klaviyo stores subscriber data and sends our newsletter on our behalf. Klaviyo's privacy policy: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy
• Meta Platforms — when you submit a Meta Lead Form, the data passes through Meta's systems before being delivered to us. Meta's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• Webflow — our website hosting provider. Webflow's privacy policy: https://webflow.com/legal/privacy

These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send, or by emailing privacy@wetinkmag.com.

Access, correction, and deletion. You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, or request that we delete it. Email privacy@wetinkmag.com with your request.

EU/UK residents (GDPR). If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our legal basis for processing your information is your consent (when you subscribe) and our legitimate interest in operating and improving our publication.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA). If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA), and to be free from discrimination for exercising your rights. Email privacy@wetinkmag.com to exercise these rights.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies on wetinkmag.com to:

• Remember your preferences
• Measure site usage and performance
• Support our email marketing (Klaviyo onsite tracking identifies returning subscribers)
• Support our advertising on Meta platforms

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and newsletter subscription data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we retain a minimal record of your unsubscribe request to ensure we do not contact you again in the future. We retain other personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

Children's Privacy

Wet Ink Magazine is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact privacy@wetinkmag.com so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

Wet Ink Magazine operates from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States. By using our website or submitting information through our forms or ads, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Email: privacy@wetinkmag.com
Website:https://wetinkmag.com