Privacy Policy - Lovick Diversity Career Journal

Effective date: December 19, 2025

Introduction Lovick Diversity Career Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates online publications and related services for readers and subscribers. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our websites, apps, newsletters, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Scope This policy covers:

Personal information collected through our websites and Services, including newsletters, comments, and account-related activities.
Data collected by cookies and other tracking technologies.
Data we obtain from third parties (where applicable).
Data transfers to service providers and partners.

Identity data: name, username, email address, postal address (optional), and other contact details.
Communications: messages you send to us (e.g., inquiries, feedback, or support requests).
Payment information (if you subscribe or purchase content): payment method and transaction details (handled by our payment processors).

Usage data: pages you visit, time of visit, navigation paths, search queries, and click-stream data.
Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, language, and timezone.
Communications data: whether you open emails, click on links, and unsubscribe requests.

Analytics providers, advertising partners, and social media platforms (where you interact with our content or services).

To provide, personalize, and improve our Services (e.g., tailor content, newsletters, and recommendations).
To communicate with you (support, account notifications, updates, and marketing when you opt in).
To analyze usage, diagnose issues, and monitor security and integrity.
To process payments and manage subscriptions.
For compliance, legal obligations, and to enforce our Terms of Service and policies.
For advertising and measurement (see Cookies and Your Choices).

Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA and UK) If you are in the European Union, EEA, or UK, we process personal data on grounds such as:

Performance of a contract or to take steps at your request (e.g., providing Services).
Legitimate interests (improving Services, security, and fraud prevention).
Your consent (where you have provided it, e.g., marketing communications).
Compliance with legal obligations.

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, personalize content, measure marketing effectiveness, and remember your preferences.
You can adjust your cookie preferences or opt out via your browser settings or the cookies banner where available. Note that blocking cookies may affect your experience or certain features of the Services.

We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary value. If this policy changes, we will provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
California residents have rights under CPRA, including access, deletion, correction, and opting out of certain data sharing. To exercise rights, contact us at the information in the “Contact Us” section.

Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, etc.) acting on our behalf to perform Services.
Our business partners, for example where joint marketing or content collaboration occurs (with appropriate protections).
Law enforcement, regulators, or as required by law or to protect safety and rights.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

International Transfers Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, country, or region. We use measures like standard contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards to protect data when transferred internationally.
Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including for the purposes of satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under that age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child provided personal data to us, contact us to request deletion.
Your Rights and Choices

Access and correction: you may request access to and correction of your personal data.
Deletion: you may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.
Subject to applicable laws, you may request data portability and restriction of processing.
Opt-out: you may opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
Do Not Track: our Services respond to “Do Not Track” signals where legally required, but there is no universal standard, so you may still need to set preferences directly.
How to exercise rights: contact us at the address in the “Contact Us” section.

You may opt in to receive newsletters or promotional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us.
We may send transactional or relationship messages (e.g., service updates) as needed.

We use third-party analytics and advertising services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. You can opt out of certain interest-based advertising through your device or browser settings and by adjusting preferences with our partners where available.

Changes to This Policy We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our site with the effective date. If substantial changes occur, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via email or a prominent notice on our site).
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