Privacy policy

1. Introduction

Don Magazine is an independent art and culture magazine based in Osaka, Japan. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our readers, contributors, and community members.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website, newsletters, submissions, and events.

2. Information We Collect

Newsletter Signups

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address

  • (Optional) Name

This information is used only for Don Magazine communications.

Artist Submissions

When artists, writers, or contributors submit work, we may collect:

  • Name or artist name

  • Email address

  • Artist bio and statements

  • Submitted artworks, images, or written materials

Submission materials may contain personal or identifying information chosen by the contributor.

Events

For events, workshops, or exhibitions, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment information (processed via third-party services)

We may also document events through photography or video.

Website Use

We may collect limited non-personal information such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data (via basic analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Send newsletters and announcements

  • Communicate with contributors regarding submissions or publication

  • Organize and manage events

  • Publish credited artist work on our website or in print

  • Improve Don Magazine’s website and activities

We do not use personal information for advertising sales or profiling.

4. Publishing Artist Work

When work is accepted for publication:

  • Artist names, bios, and submitted materials may appear on our website, in print, or in promotional materials

  • Only information intentionally provided for publication will be made public

  • Copyright remains with the artist unless otherwise agreed

If you wish to update or remove published information, you may contact us.

5. Event Photography and Documentation

Photos or videos taken at Don Magazine events may be used for documentation and promotion.

If you do not wish to appear in published event imagery, please notify us in advance or contact us after the event.

6. Sharing of Information

Don Magazine does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information only with:

  • Newsletter platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting or technical services

These services are used solely to operate Don Magazine.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain newsletters

  • Manage contributor relationships

  • Archive published work

  • Fulfill legal or operational requirements

10. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct or update your details

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters

  • Request removal of personal data or published information

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

11. International Users

Don Magazine operates in Japan. By using our website or submitting work, you understand that your information may be stored and processed in Japan.

12. Children’s Privacy

Don Magazine does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Don Magazine support@donmag.org