Last Updated: December 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how PANTA Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at https://www.pantamagazine.com (the “Site”) or engage with our services (the “Services”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data responsibly, in accordance with applicable laws, including the GDPR for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents where relevant.
By using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Site. We may update this policy periodically; changes will be posted here with the updated date.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate the Site effectively and provide you with relevant content on art and culture. The types of information depend on your interactions:
- Personal Information You Provide: This includes data you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address if you sign up for a newsletter, leave a comment on a post, or contact us via a form. For example, if the Site includes a subscription feature for updates on new issues or artist features, we would collect this to send you emails.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we gather non-personal data like your IP address, browser type, device details, referring URLs, and usage patterns (e.g., pages viewed, time spent). This is collected via cookies, log files, and similar technologies for analytics and site improvement.
- Sensitive Information: We do not collect or process sensitive personal data, such as racial or ethnic origin, health information, or political opinions, unless voluntarily provided in comments (which we advise against).
- Information from Third Parties: We may receive data from analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms if you interact with our content there, such as likes or shares from Instagram or Facebook links.
No payment data is collected directly on the Site, as magazine purchases occur through external platforms like MagCloud.
| Category of Data | Examples | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, IP address | Communications, analytics | User-provided or automatic |
| Device/Usage Data | Browser type, pages viewed, timestamps | Site optimization, security | Automatic collection |
| Geolocation Data | Approximate location from IP | Content personalization (if applicable) | Automatic, imprecise |
| Commercial Info | None (no purchases on site) | N/A | N/A |
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for legitimate purposes aligned with providing an engaging art and culture experience:
- To Operate and Improve the Site: Analyzing usage trends to enhance content, such as recommending articles on street art or cultural events.
- Communications: Sending newsletters, responses to inquiries, or updates on magazine issues, with your consent.
- Security and Compliance: Detecting fraud, preventing unauthorized access, and fulfilling legal obligations.
- Marketing: If opted-in, promoting related content from Book a Street Artist or partners, but you can unsubscribe anytime.
- Analytics: Understanding audience demographics to feature diverse artists globally.
We process data only when we have a legal basis, such as your consent, contract fulfillment, or legitimate interests (e.g., site security).
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. Sharing is limited to:
- Service Providers: Third parties like hosting services (e.g., WordPress), analytics tools, or email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) that assist in operations, bound by confidentiality.
- Affiliates: With Book a Street Artist for shared services, as PANTA is their publication.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as subpoenas or to protect rights.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition.
For international transfers (e.g., to non-EU servers), we use safeguards like standard contractual clauses.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for essential functions (e.g., session management) and analytics. You can manage preferences via browser settings. See our Cookie Notice (if implemented) for details. Similar to practices in Chelsea Magazines’ policy, we prioritize user control.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality | Session | First-party |
| Analytics | Usage tracking | Persistent (up to 2 years) | Google Analytics |
| Marketing | None currently | N/A | N/A |
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect data. However, no system is infallible. Data is retained only as needed—for example, emails for active subscriptions—or as required by law (e.g., 6 years for tax purposes under law).
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location:
- GDPR Rights (EU Users): Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and consent withdrawal. Contact us to exercise.
- CCPA Rights (CA Users): Know, delete, opt-out of sales (though we don’t sell data), and non-discrimination.
- General Rights: Opt-out of marketing, manage cookies, or request data review.
To exercise rights, email [contact.pantamagazine@gmail.com]. We respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
We do not collect data from minors under 16 without consent; if discovered, it will be deleted.
7. Third-Party Websites
The Site may link to external sites also. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may change time to time. We notify users of material changes via email or site notice.
9. Contact Us
For questions, contact: PANTA Magazine via Email:
contact.pantamagazine@gmail.com
This policy draws from best practices to ensure transparency, reflecting the magazine’s commitment to ethical cultural representation.