Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 1st, 2025
Popcorn & Pages (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit content, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
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Contact details: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a form, or request a review, we collect your name, email address, and related information.
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Career and contributor submissions: When applying for positions or contributor roles, you may provide portfolio links, resumes, and personal background information.
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Payment information: When purchasing merchandise or booking Scheduled Reviews, payment details are securely processed by our third-party payment partners. We do not store credit card numbers.
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Correspondence: When you contact us via email or forms, we may retain that communication to respond and improve service.
B. Information Collected Automatically
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Technical data: We may collect IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, and site usage statistics through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Cookies and tracking technologies: Used to improve performance, personalize content, and measure engagement. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Information
Your information is used to:
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Process submissions, requests, and payments.
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Communicate updates, newsletters, or editorial opportunities.
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Personalize and improve your website experience.
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Conduct analytics to better understand audience demographics and behavior.
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Enforce site policies and comply with legal obligations.
We may use aggregated, anonymized demographic data internally to enhance our editorial focus and user experience.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate security measures including HTTPS encryption, access control, and secure servers.
Only authorized staff and service providers have access to personal data.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
Popcorn & Pages never sells or rents personal information. We share limited data only with:
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Payment processors (for merchandise or review payments).
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Email marketing services (for newsletters, with opt-out options).
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Analytics and hosting providers (to improve performance and security).
All third-party partners are contractually obligated to protect your information.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
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Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
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Disable cookies through your browser settings.
Requests can be sent to privacy@popcornandpages.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or comply with applicable law.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.