Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]
Welcome to ObviousMag.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content, forms, or features.
By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
We collect personal and non-personal information to improve your experience and ensure the smooth operation of our services.
You may provide personal data when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Submit a contact form
Leave comments on articles (if enabled)
Participate in surveys, contests, or giveaways
Request access to exclusive content or updates
This may include:
Your name
Your email address
Any other details you choose to include in your message
Providing this information is voluntary, but some features may not be available without it.
When you visit ObviousMag.com, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website or search engine
General location (e.g., city or region)
This data is gathered using cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial, health, or government identification information.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
We use your information to:
Send you newsletters or content you’ve requested
Respond to your questions or feedback
Improve site performance and user experience
Monitor traffic trends and engagement
Prevent spam or abuse
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We do not use your personal data for third-party advertising or profiling.
If you reside in the EU, UK, or another GDPR-regulated region, we process your data based on:
Consent – When you sign up for emails or submit a form
Legitimate Interest – To manage the website, respond to inquiries, or monitor site performance
Contractual Obligation – When we process data to fulfill your request
Legal Obligation – When required for tax, legal, or compliance purposes
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting [email protected].
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help us:
Recognize your device
Save your preferences
Analyze how you use the site
Types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies – Enable core site functionality
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our content
Preference Cookies – Remember your cookie settings or content preferences
You’ll see a cookie consent banner on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies via your browser settings at any time.
We use third-party tools like Google Analytics. These services may collect anonymized usage data but do not identify you personally.
We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website. These may include:
Email newsletter providers
Website hosting companies
Analytics services
Spam and security filters
These providers are required to protect your information and may only use it for the services we request.
We do not sell or rent your data to advertisers or data brokers.
We retain your information only as long as needed:
Newsletter subscriptions – Until you unsubscribe or are inactive for over 12 months
Contact form submissions – Stored for up to 12 months
Analytics data – Kept in anonymized form for up to 12 months
Comments – Retained indefinitely unless you request removal
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for email communication or cookies
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Object to or restrict how your data is used
To exercise your rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
ObviousMag.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
If you are accessing this site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to servers located in the U.S. or other countries where privacy laws may differ.
We ensure that data handled by third-party providers meets strong security and privacy standards.
We take appropriate steps to protect your information:
SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Secure servers and trusted hosting providers
Limited access to administrative systems
Regular updates and security scans
While we do our best to safeguard your data, no website or transmission can be completely secure.
Our site does not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals. You may still control cookie behavior through your browser or the cookie banner.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of data sales (we do not sell your data)
Request access to the categories of data we’ve collected
Receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices
To submit a request, contact [email protected]. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond promptly and respectfully to all privacy-related inquiries.
