Urban Artist Designs/ Magazine
Effective Date: May 22, 2026

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Welcome to Urban Artist Designs/ Magazine. Your privacy matters. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect information shared through our website, newsletter, submissions, and related services. If you do not want your information processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy in general or any part of it, you should not use our site. 

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Urban Artist Designs / Magazine is built around creativity, community, and trust. We aim to collect only the information necessary to operate the site, communicate with readers and artists, and improve the experience of our platform.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

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1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Submit artwork, stories, interviews, or applications

• Contact us through forms or email

• Participate in surveys, workshops, or events

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Social media or portfolio links

• Artist biography or submission materials

• Any information you choose to share with us

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Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Referring websites

This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance and usability.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Send newsletters or editorial updates

• Respond to inquiries and submissions

• Review artist applications and content submissions

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Share updates about events, workshops, podcasts, or magazine releases

• Maintain the security and integrity of the website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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3. Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive:

• Magazine announcements

• Editorial letters

• Artist features

• Podcast or event updates

• Occasional promotional communications related to Urban Artist Magazine

We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) as our email marketing and newsletter platform. When you subscribe, your information may be stored and processed through Kit in accordance with their privacy practices.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

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4. Artist Submissions

By submitting work to Urban Artist Magazine, you confirm that:

• You own the rights to the submitted material or have permission to share it

• The information you provide is accurate

• You understand submissions may be reviewed for editorial consideration

• Artist Release forms are signed by the artist before submissions to Urban Artist

Submission materials remain the intellectual property of the artist unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze traffic and engagement

• Improve website functionality

We may use third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics for website analytics

• Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for newsletter and subscriber management

• Heyzine Flipbooks to display digital magazine editions

These third-party services may collect technical or usage information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites, artist portfolios, social media platforms, or partner organizations. Embedded magazine readers, newsletter forms, and external media may be hosted or powered by third-party platforms.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. 

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7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

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8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct or update your information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent from communications

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

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9. Children's Privacy

Urban Artist Magazine is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Statement or your information, contact:

Urban Artist Designs/ Magazine
Email: Kathy@urbanartistdesigns.com
Website: www.urbanartistdesigns.com