Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Undrafted Media (“Undrafted,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit theundrafted.org or use our Services.

By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you give us directly, including when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, submit a contributor application, or otherwise interact with the Services. This may include your name, email address, social handles, and any messages you send us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, device identifiers, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Services. See our Cookie Policy for details.

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as social login providers (if you sign in via a social account) and analytics providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve the Services.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and account notices.
• To personalize content recommendations.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or abuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, and (if applicable) payment processors that help us operate the Services.
• Legal compliance: in response to court orders, subpoenas, or government requests, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With your consent: with any other party where you have given us permission.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing privacy@theundrafted.org.

5.2 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us.

5.3 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to deletion, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

5.4 EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

Residents of the EU and UK have rights to access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction of processing, and objection to processing of their personal data.

5.5 How to Exercise Rights

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

8. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers and operations are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Services or by email when feasible.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact privacy@theundrafted.org.