TAWNY / LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Tawny Magazine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit tawnymagazine.com, subscribe to our newsletters or text messages, participate in giveaways, interact with our content, or otherwise use our website and services.

Tawny Magazine is a women-owned digital lifestyle publication operated by Hatten Media Group LLC, based in the United States.

By using our website, you acknowledge the privacy practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Tawny, we may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name and email address
Mobile phone number
Email and SMS subscription preferences
Records of SMS consent, including when and how consent was provided
Information submitted through forms, surveys, giveaways, or other interactive features
Communications you send to Tawny
Information provided when contacting our editorial, advertising, or business teams
Membership and account information, where applicable

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Pages viewed and website interactions
Referring and exit pages
Approximate geographic location
Date and time of visits
Website usage and performance information

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, and similar tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Tawny website
Deliver newsletters and other communications you request
Send SMS marketing messages to readers who have expressly opted in
Manage subscriptions, memberships, and reader preferences
Announce new articles, exclusive interviews, giveaways, and special features
Administer promotions, contests, and giveaways
Understand readership and website performance
Improve our editorial content and reader experience
Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests
Support advertising, affiliate partnerships, and business operations
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
Comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information for research, analytics, and business purposes.

Tawny offers optional email newsletters, including the hot Sheet by tawny, featuring editorial highlights, lifestyle content, interviews, recommendations, and magazine updates.

When you subscribe, we may collect your name, email address, and subscription preferences.

By subscribing to our email communications, you agree to receive the emails you requested, subject to applicable law.

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

Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not necessarily prevent us from sending essential administrative or transactional communications relating to an account or service.

Email subscriptions and SMS subscriptions are managed separately. Subscribing to our email newsletter does not automatically enroll you in text message marketing.

4. SMS and Text Message Communications

Tawny Magazine offers optional SMS communications for readers who expressly choose to receive text messages.

Our SMS program may include:

New articles and editorial announcements
Exclusive celebrity interviews and special features
Newsletter highlights
Beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and culture updates
Giveaways, promotions, and special announcements
Other Tawny-related marketing communications

By voluntarily enrolling in Tawny's SMS program through an authorized signup method, you expressly consent to receive recurring marketing and promotional text messages from Tawny Magazine at the mobile number you provide, including messages sent using automated technology.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase, membership, or access to our website.

We do not automatically enroll email newsletter subscribers in SMS communications.

SMS consent must be provided separately through an appropriate opt-in process.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

SMS Opt-Out and Assistance

You may unsubscribe from our SMS program at any time by replying STOP to a message from Tawny.

You may reply HELP for assistance or contact us through our website.

After you opt out, you may receive a final confirmation message. We will stop sending promotional SMS messages to that number unless you subsequently provide new consent.

SMS Information We Collect

When you enroll in our SMS program, we may collect and maintain:

Your mobile phone number
Your name, if provided
Your SMS subscription preferences
The date, time, and method of your consent
Records of opt-in and opt-out requests
Information about message delivery and interactions

This information is used to operate our SMS program, deliver requested communications, manage consent, and meet applicable legal requirements.

Mobile Information Privacy

Tawny Magazine does not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent records with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may disclose mobile information to trusted service providers and messaging partners solely as necessary to operate our SMS program, deliver messages, maintain consent records, process unsubscribe requests, provide technical support, or comply with legal obligations.

Mobile information collected for SMS communications will not be used to enroll subscribers in unrelated third-party marketing programs without appropriate authorization.

SMS Service Providers

Tawny may use Mailchimp and its authorized messaging service providers to manage SMS subscriptions, deliver messages, and maintain opt-in and opt-out records.

These providers may process personal information on our behalf as necessary to perform these services.

For additional information, please review Mailchimp's Privacy Statement.

5. Ghost CMS and Website Memberships

Tawny uses Ghost as its content management and publishing platform.

Ghost may process information necessary to:

Operate our website
Manage memberships and subscriber accounts
Deliver email newsletters
Process subscription preferences
Support website functionality and security

Information processed through Ghost may also be subject to its applicable privacy practices.

6. Third-Party Email, SMS, and Automation Services

Tawny may use third-party technology providers, including Mailchimp and Zapier, to support email communications, SMS marketing, subscriber management, and approved automated workflows.

These services may process information necessary to:

Manage subscriber lists
Synchronize authorized subscription information
Deliver email or SMS communications
Process unsubscribe requests
Maintain subscription preferences
Measure communication performance

We use these services in connection with our business operations and subject to applicable privacy and contractual requirements.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Tawny may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, remember visitor preferences, understand website usage, measure performance, and improve our services.

Cookies may also be used by third-party services integrated into our website.

Depending on your browser settings, you may be able to restrict or disable certain cookies.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

For additional information, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. Analytics and Website Performance

We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors interact with Tawny.

These services may collect information such as:

Pages visited
General geographic location
Device and browser information
Website traffic sources
Time spent on content
Interactions with website features

We use this information to understand our readership, measure editorial performance, and improve the Tawny experience.

9. Affiliate Links and Shopping Content

Some Tawny articles, gift guides, product recommendations, and shopping features may contain affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Tawny may receive a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate networks, retailers, and other third-party partners may collect information when you interact with their links or websites.

Their collection and use of information are governed by their own privacy policies.

Tawny does not control the privacy practices of third-party retailers or affiliate networks.

10. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Brand Partnerships

Tawny may feature advertising, sponsored content, affiliate partnerships, and other commercial material.

Advertising and technology partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising performance or provide services related to advertisements.

Where required, sponsored or paid relationships will be disclosed.

Our use of advertising and affiliate services does not authorize the sharing of SMS opt-in information or mobile phone numbers with advertisers for their independent marketing purposes.

11. Giveaways, Contests, and Promotions

From time to time, Tawny may host giveaways, contests, or promotional events.

Participation may require you to provide information such as your name, email address, social media username, or other details necessary to administer the promotion.

We may use this information to:

Verify eligibility
Administer entries
Select and contact winners
Deliver prizes
Prevent fraudulent entries
Comply with applicable promotional requirements

Entering a giveaway does not automatically subscribe you to our email newsletters or SMS marketing program.

Any optional marketing subscription will require the appropriate consent.

Additional giveaway rules or terms may apply.

12. Third-Party Websites and Links

Tawny frequently covers products, brands, creators, businesses, entertainment, and other subjects and may link to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of websites operated by third parties.

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

We may share personal information with trusted service providers that assist us with:

Website hosting and content management
Email delivery and newsletter management
SMS delivery and consent management
Subscriber synchronization and automation
Analytics and website performance
Website security
Advertising and affiliate services
Giveaway administration
Other necessary business operations

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect Tawny, Hatten Media Group LLC, our readers, or others.

We do not sell personal information directly in exchange for money.

Certain advertising or analytics practices may be considered a sale or sharing of personal information under applicable privacy laws, even when no money is exchanged. Where such laws apply, we will provide any required disclosures and privacy choices.

Regardless of other provisions in this policy, mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.

14. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

This may include retaining information to:

Maintain subscriptions and memberships
Provide requested services
Honor unsubscribe requests
Maintain SMS consent and opt-out records
Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
Protect website security
Resolve disputes

Retention periods may vary depending on the information collected and the purpose for which it is used.

15. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information under our control.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We encourage readers to use appropriate precautions when sharing personal information online.

16. Children's Privacy

Tawny Magazine is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Our SMS marketing program is intended for individuals aged 18 or older.

17. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your data is processed.

These rights may vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to applicable legal exceptions.

You may also:

Unsubscribe from email newsletters using the unsubscribe link in our emails
Opt out of SMS marketing by replying STOP
Adjust browser settings to limit certain cookies
Contact us regarding your personal information or privacy preferences

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain privacy requests.

18. United States Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws.

Where required, Tawny will honor valid requests relating to personal information, including applicable rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain data processing activities.

These rights and any exceptions will be determined by the laws applicable to the request.

19. International Visitors

Tawny is based in the United States.

If you access our website from another country, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Privacy and data protection laws in those jurisdictions may differ from those in your country.

Our SMS program is intended for eligible subscribers in supported locations, subject to applicable messaging requirements.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, services, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Material changes may be communicated through our website or other appropriate methods when required by law.

Your continued use of our website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our email or SMS communications, or how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please contact us.

Tawny Magazine
Hatten Media Group LLC
P.O. Box 16280
Fort Worth, TX 76162-0280
Email: info@tawnymagazine.com
Website: https://www.tawnymagazine.com