Last Updated: July 21, 2026

Welcome to WabiSabiMag.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “WabiSabiMag”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us while using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding your personal information when you visit or interact with WabiSabiMag.com.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We collect information in different ways depending on how you interact with our website.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through email or contact forms
  • Leave comments or feedback
  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or other website activities

The information you provide may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information included in your message or communication

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide.


1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit WabiSabiMag.com, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Approximate location information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source
  • Website interactions
  • Date and time of visits

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and user experience.


1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

WabiSabiMag.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and support advertising activities.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We may use cookies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics and performance measurement
  • Advertising personalization
  • Affiliate tracking
  • User preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operation

We use information to:

  • Maintain and operate WabiSabiMag.com
  • Improve website performance
  • Fix technical issues
  • Protect against spam, fraud, or security threats

Content Improvement

We analyze visitor behavior to:

  • Understand which articles are useful to readers
  • Improve existing content
  • Create better resources
  • Improve website navigation

Communication

If you subscribe or contact us, we may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions
  • Send newsletters or updates you requested
  • Provide information about website changes

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.


Advertising and Affiliate Activities

We may use information collected through cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Measure advertising performance
  • Track affiliate referrals
  • Understand user interests

Advertising partners may use cookies according to their own privacy policies.


3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (For UK/EU Visitors)

If you access our website from the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we process personal information under the following legal bases:

Consent

We may process information when you provide consent, such as:

  • Accepting non-essential cookies
  • Subscribing to newsletters

Legitimate Interests

We may process information when it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including:

  • Improving website performance
  • Preventing abuse
  • Maintaining website security
  • Understanding visitor behavior

Legal Obligations

We may process information when required to comply with applicable laws or legal requests.


4. Third-Party Services We Use

WabiSabiMag.com may use third-party services that collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

These services may include:

Google Analytics

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor behavior.

Google may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Device information
  • Location data
  • Website interactions

You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices through Google’s Privacy Policy.


Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements through advertising networks such as Google AdSense.

Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Measure advertisement performance
  • Prevent repeated advertisements

You may manage advertising preferences through available advertising controls.


Affiliate Programs

Some articles on WabiSabiMag.com may contain affiliate links.

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use tracking technologies to identify referrals and properly credit commissions.


5. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in limited situations, including:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Security services

These providers are only permitted to use information necessary to perform their services.


Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Law enforcement requests
  • Court orders
  • Legal obligations
  • Protection of our rights or website security

Business Transfers

If WabiSabiMag.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.


6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.


UK and European Economic Area Rights (GDPR)

Visitors may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

You also have the right to submit a complaint to your local data protection authority.


California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Opt out of certain data sharing activities
  • Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information

WabiSabiMag.com does not sell personal information for monetary payment.

However, certain advertising activities may be considered “sharing” under California privacy laws.

To submit a privacy request, contact:

Email: admin@wabisabimag.com


7. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you emails containing:

  • New articles
  • Website updates
  • Useful information related to our content

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

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


8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Disclosure

However, no method of storing or transmitting information online is completely secure.

While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy.

The retention period may depend on:

  • The purpose of collection
  • Legal requirements
  • Business needs
  • Security considerations

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymize it.


10. Children’s Privacy

WabiSabiMag.com is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.


11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.


12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” feature.

Currently, there is no universal industry standard for responding to these signals.

Our website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • Legal requirements
  • Website improvements

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.


14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Website: WabiSabiMag.com
Email: admin@wabisabimag.com