At Wick-Out Journal, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and secure your information when you use our services. Please read this notice carefully to understand our practices.
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
In Short: Some information, such as your IP address, browser, and device characteristics, is collected automatically when you visit our Services.
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, to communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with legal requirements.
We may also process your information for other purposes if you have provided consent or if required by law.
In Short: We process your personal information only when we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, the need to comply with legal obligations, or other legitimate reasons.
If you are located in the EU, UK, or Canada, our processing of your personal information is based on:
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable.
In Short: We share or transfer your data only in specific situations and with trusted third parties.
In Short: If you choose to register or log in using a social media account, we will receive certain profile information from your social media provider.
When you use a third-party social media login, we may collect information such as your name, email address, friends list, and profile picture. This data is used solely to enhance your user experience on our Services. We do not control how your social media provider uses your information, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more details.
In Short: We retain your personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by law.
Your information is stored only for the duration necessary to provide our Services. Once it is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize your data. If immediate deletion is not possible (for example, due to backup storage), your information will be securely stored and isolated until it can be safely removed.
In Short: We utilize a combination of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.
We have implemented robust security measures designed to guard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Although no system can guarantee 100% security, we continuously improve our practices to keep your information secure. We recommend using secure connections when accessing our Services.
In Short: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.
Our Services are intended for users aged 18 and over. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it and deactivate the related account. If you believe we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us at info@wickoutjournal.com.
In Short: In regions such as the EEA, UK, and Canada, you have rights that empower you to access and control your personal information, including reviewing, updating, or terminating your account at any time.
If you are located in these regions, applicable data protection laws provide you with rights such as: (i) the right to request access to and obtain a copy of your personal information; (ii) the right to request rectification or erasure; (iii) the right to restrict the processing of your personal data; and (iv) where applicable, the right to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the 'Contact Us' section below.
If you believe we are unlawfully processing your information, especially if you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their details at https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm. For those in Switzerland, please refer to https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html.
Withdrawing Your Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Note that this withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal, nor will it affect the processing of your information under other lawful bases.
Account Information: If you wish to review, update, or deactivate your account, you can do so by logging into your accounts page. After a termination request, we will remove your account from our active databases, though some data may be retained for fraud prevention, troubleshooting, or to comply with legal obligations.
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy rights, please email us at info@wickoutjournal.com.
In Short: Most web browsers and some mobile devices offer a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature; however, our Services currently do not honor DNT signals.
Although many browsers and mobile platforms include a DNT setting to signal your preference not to be tracked, no uniform standard has been finalized for recognizing these signals. As a result, our Services do not currently respond to DNT or similar mechanisms. Should industry standards change in the future, we will update this section accordingly.
In Short: Yes, if you are a California resident you have enhanced rights to access, control, and manage your personal data.
In accordance with California law, residents may request, at no charge and on an annual basis, details on whether we have shared your personal data for direct marketing purposes, including a list of the categories of data shared and the names and addresses of the third parties involved. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise this right, please submit your written request using the contact information provided below.
Moreover, if you are under 18, reside in California, and have a Wick-Out Journal account, you may request removal of public data you’ve posted. To do so, please contact us with the email associated with your account and confirm your California residency. We will remove such data from public view; however, please note that complete removal from all systems (such as backups) may not be possible.
California Privacy Guidelines
California regulations define a “resident” as:
(1) any individual present in California for purposes beyond a temporary visit, and
(2) any individual domiciled in California, even if temporarily outside the state.
Any person not meeting these criteria is considered a “non-resident.” If you qualify as a resident, enhanced data rights apply to you.
Categories of Personal Data Collected Over the Past 12 Months:
Data from Categories A and B are retained as long as your account remains active. Additional personal data may also be collected during interactions through customer support, surveys, contests, or other communications.
Usage and Disclosure:
For more details on how we use and share your personal data, please refer to the other sections of this Privacy Notice.
To exercise your rights, please contact us by email at info@wick-outjournal.com or visit our contact page at https://wick-outjournal.com/contact.
If you authorize another party to act on your behalf, please provide proof of their authorization. We reserve the right to decline requests from unauthorized agents.
Sharing of Your Data:
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers under strict contractual obligations that ensure the same level of data protection. Over the past 12 months, we have not sold or disclosed your personal data for commercial purposes, and we remain committed to that standard.
Your Rights:
Right to Request Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Information: You may request details regarding the data we collect, its use, and potential disclosure to third parties.
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights will not result in discrimination.
Right to Limit Use: We do not process sensitive personal data, and we will address any requests to limit its use.
Verification: We may verify your identity before processing any request and will delete any additional verification data once the process is complete.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of future data sharing with third parties, and we will act on this request within fifteen (15) days.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above. We are dedicated to addressing your concerns regarding your personal data.
In Short: Yes, if you reside in Virginia, you have specific rights regarding the access, control, and use of your personal data.
Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), individuals who use our services in a personal or household context are considered consumers. "Personal data" includes any information that can be linked to an identified or identifiable individual, excluding de-identified or public information. Additionally, the term "sale" refers to the exchange of your personal data for monetary value.
If you qualify as a consumer under these definitions, you are granted enhanced rights concerning your personal data. The details we collect, use, and disclose about you may vary depending on your interactions with Wick-Out Journal. For further clarity, please consider the following key areas:
Your rights under the Virginia CDPA include, but are not limited to:
Please note that Wick-Out Journal does not sell personal data for commercial or business purposes and will continue to uphold this commitment.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@wick-outjournal.com or visit our contact page at https://wick-outjournal.com/contact. If you are acting through an authorized agent, please ensure they provide valid proof of authorization, as we may decline requests that lack proper verification.
Verification Process: Upon receiving your request, we may ask for additional details to confirm your identity. We aim to respond within forty-five (45) days; if more time is needed, we will extend the response period by another forty-five (45) days and inform you of the reason for the delay.
Right to Appeal: Should we decline your request, we will provide a written explanation of our decision. If you wish to appeal this decision, please email us at info@wick-outjournal.com. We will review your appeal and respond within sixty (60) days. If your appeal is not successful, you have the option to contact your local Attorney General.
In Short: Yes, we periodically update this notice to remain compliant with applicable laws and to keep you informed.
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Notice as needed. Any changes will be marked with an updated "Revised" date and will become effective as soon as they are posted on our site. If we make material changes that affect how your information is handled, we will either post a prominent notice on our website or send you a direct notification. We encourage you to review this notice regularly to stay current with our practices.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at info@wick-outjournal.com.
Depending on the relevant laws in your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data. If you would like to review, update, or request deletion of your personal information, please visit our contact page at https://wick-outjournal.com/contact.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at info@wickoutjournal.com.
Note: We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.