Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 9, 2025
Controller: Inheritance media(“we,” “us,” or “Inheritance magazine”)
Contact: staff@inheritancemag.com — use this address for privacy requests.

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, the rights available to you, and how to contact us. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described below.

2. Information we collect

We collect:

a. Information you provide directly

• Contact details (name, email, postal address)
• Payment & billing information (processed by third-party payment processors)
• User-submitted content (comments, forum posts, images, story submissions)

b. Information collected automatically

• Usage analytics (pages viewed, time on page)
• Device & browser data (IP address, device identifiers, browser type)
• Cookies and tracking technologies (for analytics, preferences, advertising)

c. Information from third parties

• Social login data (when you sign in with Facebook/Google)
• Public or third-party feeds (e.g., comments, syndicated content)

3. How we use your information

We use personal data to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our services (deliver content, manage subscriptions)
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Communicate (newsletters, account notices, customer support)
• Personalize content and advertising (where permitted)
• Comply with laws and protect rights

4. Legal basis for processing (if you are in the EEA)

If you are an EU/EEA resident, we rely on:

• Performance of a contract (e.g., subscription fulfilment)
• Consent (e.g., for marketing and non-essential cookies)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics, preventing fraud)
• Legal obligations (when we must comply with a legal requirement). For more on GDPR rights and obligations, see EU guidance. GDPR

5. Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie consent tool. Third-party services (analytics, advertising networks) may place cookies on your device.

6. Sharing & disclosures

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers (payment processors, hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Advertising partners and ad networks (for personalized ads, where permitted)
• Legal authorities when required by law, and to enforce our Terms

We require vendors to protect personal data per applicable law and data processing agreements.

7. International transfers

Data may be processed or stored outside your country (e.g., the U.S.). Where transfers occur from the EEA, we will use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy mechanisms as required by EU law. See EU Commission guidance on international transfers for more detail. European Commission

8. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• EU/EEA (GDPR): access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection to processing, and withdrawal of consent. GDPR
• California (CCPA/CPRA): right to know categories of data collected, right to request deletion, right to opt-out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination for exercising rights. See California AG resources for details and processes. California DOJ

To exercise rights, email: staff@inheritancemag.com with a clear subject line (e.g., “Privacy Request — Data Access”). We may require identity verification to respond.

9. Data retention

We retain personal data as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce terms. If you request deletion, we will erase data unless retention is required by law or for legitimate business reasons.

10. Children’s privacy

Our site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from kids under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we collected data from a child under 13, please contact us. The FTC’s COPPA guidance explains obligations for children’s data. Federal Trade Commission+1

11. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure. If a breach occurs that risks your rights or freedoms, we will follow applicable laws and notify affected individuals as required.

12. Third-party links & embedded content

Our site may link to or embed third-party services (social networks, ads, embedded videos). These services have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their practices.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy; changes will be posted with a new effective date. Material changes will be notified via a prominent notice on the site or email.

14. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: staff@inheritancemag.com
Mailing address: 6285 E Spring St. #541, Long Beach, CA 90808