Privacy Policy

1975 Magazine | 1975mag.com

Effective Date: June 7, 2026

1. Who We Are

1975 Magazine (“1975 Magazine,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a non-profit, bi-monthly Vietnamese diaspora literary journal published online at https://1975mag.com and based in Virginia, USA. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: editor@1975mag.com

Website: https://1975mag.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information only when necessary to operate the website and fulfill our mission. The types of information we may collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via MailerLite.
Name, email address, and message content when you contact us through a website form.
Donation-related information (name, contact details) when you donate via PayPal, Zelle, or by mail. We do not store payment card numbers on our servers.
Name, email address, and any message you submit when leaving a comment on the site (subject to moderation).

Information Collected Automatically

IP address and browser user-agent string, collected when you interact with the site (e.g., leave a comment) for spam detection and security purposes.
Usage data and analytics, including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region, collected anonymously via Google Analytics (see Section 5).
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4).

Information from Third Parties

If you interact with embedded content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, social media), those platforms may collect data about you independently. Their privacy policies govern that data collection.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for legitimate purposes related to operating 1975 Magazine:

To send our newsletter and updates to subscribers who have opted in.
To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms.
To process donations and acknowledge contributors.
To detect and prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized access.
To understand how our website is used and improve our content and user experience (using anonymized analytics data).
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

Necessary Cookies

WordPress session cookies to maintain login state for registered users and administrators.
A temporary cookie to detect whether your browser accepts cookies (no personal data; discarded when you close the browser).
A cookie saved if you leave a comment, recording your name, email, and website for your convenience on future visits (lasts one year; opt-in only).

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies that collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, session duration, approximate location). Google Analytics is configured to anonymize IP addresses. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Third-Party Cookies

If you interact with embedded content (e.g., social media share buttons, video embeds), those third parties may set their own cookies, subject to their own privacy policies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use 1975mag.com. Google Analytics collects information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and the general geographic region of visitors. This data is aggregated and anonymized; we cannot use it to identify individual visitors.

Google’s use of data from our site is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out as described in Section 4.

6. Newsletter Subscriptions (MailerLite)

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address are stored with MailerLite, our email marketing provider. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic email communications from 1975 Magazine, including new issue announcements and editorial updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email. MailerLite’s privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy. We do not sell subscriber lists or share subscriber information with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Donations

Donations to 1975 Magazine may be made via PayPal, Zelle, or by check by mail. When you donate:

PayPal and Zelle process payment information directly on their own platforms under their respective privacy policies. We do not receive or store your full payment details.
We may retain your name and contact information for donation acknowledgment, record-keeping, and tax purposes as required by law.

8. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content such as PDF documents, videos, images, and social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited those websites directly.

These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. If you are logged into an account on those platforms, they may associate your interaction with your account. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Comment data (name, email, comment text) is retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of published discussions, unless you request deletion.
Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period sufficient to respond to your inquiry.
Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years as required by applicable nonprofit accounting and tax regulations.
Website analytics data (Google Analytics) is retained in anonymized, aggregated form per Google’s data retention settings.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data, subject to any legal retention obligations.
Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription), you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
Data Portability: Request that we provide your personal data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@1975mag.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) for all communications. We use Wordfence Security to monitor for malicious activity.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

1975 Magazine is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at editor@1975mag.com.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, partner organizations, and reference materials. These links are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 7, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

1975 Magazine

Email: editor@1975mag.com

Website: https://1975mag.com

Virginia, USA

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