Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7th of January, 2025

At Glue Girls ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL], submit content to our zine or blog, or interact with us in any way. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • When you submit content to our zine or blog, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide personal information, such as:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Social media handles (if applicable)

    • Any additional information you include in submissions or communications.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • When you visit our website, we may collect:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Pages viewed and time spent on our site

    • Other diagnostic data to improve our website’s performance.

c. Submission Content:

  • Zine or blog submissions may contain personal details or creative content you choose to share. Please review Section 4 for details on how we handle submission content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To review and publish zine or blog submissions (with your consent and in alignment with submission guidelines).

  • To communicate with you regarding your submissions or inquiries.

  • To send updates, newsletters, and announcements related to Glue Girls activities if consent has been provided.

  • To improve our website, services, and community engagement.

  • To comply with legal requirements or resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may share your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas. With your explicit consent, we may share your information for collaborative projects or featured content.

4. Zine and Blog Submissions

When you submit content to Glue Girls for our zine or blog, the following terms apply:

a. Creative Ownership:

  • You retain the copyright to your submission unless explicitly agreed otherwise. By submitting, you grant Glue Girls a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, promote, and share your content on our platforms, including social media and newsletters.

b. Personal Information:

  • Any personal information included in your submission (e.g., name, social media handles) may be published alongside your content unless you explicitly request anonymity.

c. Sensitive Content:

  • Do not include sensitive personal information (e.g., financial details, health information) in your submission.

d. Content Removal:

  • If you wish to withdraw your submission or request edits, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access to your personal information.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for certain data uses.

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our website, and we will indicate the updated date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

Email: gluegirls.club@gmail.com

Thank you for being part of Glue Girls and for trusting us with your information. We value your creativity and engagement in our community.