PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
URBANE Magazine, LLC (“URBANE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) owns and operates www.TheUrbaneMag.com and any related websites, digital platforms, newsletters, events, memberships, consulting services, social media channels, and online or offline experiences operated under the URBANE brand (collectively, the “Platform”).
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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you interact with URBANE — whether online, in person, through events, subscriptions, memberships, seminars, or other services.
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By using our Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
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1. Who We Are
URBANE is a purpose-driven media and community platform rooted in storytelling, visibility, economic empowerment, and cultural documentation. We operate as:
• A digital media publication
• A print publication (quarterly subscription model)
• A membership-based community (including Friends of URBANE and Patrons Circle tiers)
• An event host (including but not limited to mixers, summits, and community activations)
• A consulting and seminar provider (including college & career coaching and empowerment programming)
• A growing regional and future national media brand
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2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
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A. Information You Provide Directly
You may provide us with:
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Billing and payment information
• Business information (if advertising or partnering)
• Event registration details
• Membership enrollment information
• Subscription details (print or digital)
• Survey responses
• User-generated content (photos, testimonials, comments, submissions)
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If you purchase a subscription, ticket, sponsorship, membership, or service, payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, or other processors we may use). We do not store full credit card numbers.
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B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website or interact with digital content, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• Email open rates and click-through rates
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We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to improve user experience and marketing effectiveness.
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You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though certain features may not function properly.
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C. Event & Media Participation
If you attend a URBANE event (including mixers, summits, workshops, or co-branded activations):
• Your image, voice, or likeness may be photographed or recorded.
• By attending, you grant URBANE permission to use such media for editorial, promotional, marketing, and archival purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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D. Children’s Information
URBANE is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
• Deliver digital and print subscriptions
• Process memberships and donations
• Administer events and seminars
• Provide consulting services
• Send newsletters and editorial updates
• Communicate about promotions, offerings, and opportunities
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve our content and user experience
• Maintain internal records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect URBANE’s rights and community safety
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We do not sell your personal information.
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4. Membership & Donor Privacy
Members of Friends of URBANE, Patrons Circle, or other tiers:
• May receive recognition publicly only if explicitly stated in membership benefits
• May opt out of public recognition
• Will not have personal financial information shared publicly
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Donor and membership data are used solely for internal operational purposes and community engagement.
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5. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
• Payment processors
• Email marketing platforms
• Print fulfillment and shipping partners
• Event vendors
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, etc.)
• Technology providers
We require these third parties to maintain reasonable safeguards.
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We may disclose information if legally required or in the event of a business transition (merger, restructuring, asset transfer).
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6. Advertising & Sponsorships
URBANE may feature sponsored content, advertisements, political candidates, or paid partnerships.
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If you engage directly with an advertiser, sponsor, or third party, their privacy policy governs that interaction.
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We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our Platform.
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7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
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However, no online system is 100% secure. By using our Platform, you acknowledge this risk.
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8. Your Choices
You may:
• Unsubscribe from emails via the link in our newsletters
• Request updates or corrections to your information
• Request removal of personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of public recognition for memberships
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To make requests, contact: theurbanemag@gmail.com
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9. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for:
• Fulfilling subscriptions and memberships
• Maintaining financial records
• Legal compliance
• Historical and archival documentation consistent with URBANE’s mission
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Some data may remain in backup systems for a limited time.
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10. Geographic Scope
URBANE operates in the United States and primarily serves U.S. residents. By using our Platform, you consent to your information being processed in the United States.
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As URBANE expands regionally and nationally, this Privacy Policy will evolve accordingly.
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11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect growth, expansion, legal changes, or operational shifts.
Updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date.
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We will not use your information in a materially different way without notice.
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12. Contact
URBANE Magazine, LLC
Email: theurbanemag@gmail.com
Website: www.TheURBANEMag.com