Privacy Policy
LeadHer Magazine
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
1. Introduction
At LeadHer Magazine, we believe every story matters, and so does your privacy.
We are committed to respecting and protecting the personal information of our readers, subscribers, contributors, advertisers, event attendees, award applicants, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how LeadHer Magazine ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, subscribe to our publication, attend our events, submit applications, or otherwise interact with our business.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with LeadHer Magazine, we may collect the following information:
Personal and Contact Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing and billing addresses
Business name and professional information
Website and social media profiles
Purchase and Subscription Information
When purchasing magazines, subscriptions, event tickets, advertising, or other services, we may collect:
Order and transaction details
Subscription preferences and history
Shipping and billing information
Event registration information
Payment confirmation and transaction records
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. LeadHer Magazine does not intentionally collect or store complete payment card numbers on its own systems.
Editorial and Application Information
When applying for magazine features, participating in interviews, or submitting award applications, we may collect:
Business and entrepreneurial background
Personal and professional experiences
Written stories and application responses
Photographs and other materials you voluntarily submit
Information about achievements, challenges, and business milestones
We recognize that some of these stories may contain sensitive or deeply personal experiences. We treat these submissions with care and use them for the purposes described in this policy.
Website and Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser and device information
Website pages visited
General location derived from technical information
Website usage and interaction data
Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
LeadHer Magazine may use collected information to:
Process purchases, subscriptions, and event registrations
Deliver digital and printed magazines
Fulfill orders and provide customer support
Communicate important information about purchases, subscriptions, applications, and events
Review editorial submissions and award applications
Coordinate event attendance and guest experiences
Send newsletters, announcements, or promotional communications where permitted
Improve our website, publications, events, and services
Maintain business records and fulfill legal obligations
Protect our website, customers, and business against misuse or fraudulent activity
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes and as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
4. Magazine Features, Editorial Submissions, and Award Applications
LeadHer Magazine is built around authentic storytelling. We understand that the personal experiences shared with us may extend far beyond traditional business information.
Information submitted through editorial applications, interviews, and award consideration forms may be reviewed by authorized members of the LeadHer Magazine team and individuals assisting with the relevant selection process.
Submitting an application does not automatically grant LeadHer Magazine permission to publish your complete personal story, photographs, or application responses.
If we wish to feature your story in a publication, marketing campaign, or other editorial content, we will seek any additional permissions or agreements appropriate to that use.
For award programs, selected recipients' names, businesses, award categories, and related recognition may be announced publicly as part of the awards ceremony and associated coverage.
We do not share unpublished award application responses with advertisers or sponsors for their independent marketing purposes without appropriate authorization.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our business.
These may include:
Squarespace: Website hosting and e-commerce services
GoHighLevel: Customer relationship management, event registration, forms, surveys, and communications
Stripe and other payment providers: Payment processing
Printing and fulfillment partners: Magazine production, order processing, and delivery
Shipping providers: Delivery of physical products
Email and technology providers: Business communications, website operations, and related services
These providers receive information relevant to the services they perform and handle it according to their own applicable privacy and security practices and contractual obligations.
We may also disclose information when legally required, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business reorganization or transfer, subject to applicable law.
LeadHer Magazine does not sell customer contact lists for monetary compensation.
6. Email and Text Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise agree to receive promotional communications, we may send information about:
New magazine issues and featured stories
Upcoming events and opportunities
Subscription announcements
Editorial features and application opportunities
Special offers and partnerships
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages or by contacting us.
Unsubscribing from promotional communications will not necessarily prevent essential transactional messages, including receipts, ticket confirmations, or important subscription updates.
If you separately consent to receive SMS communications, message frequency may vary and carrier messaging or data rates may apply. You may reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance where supported.
Mobile information, SMS opt-in data, and text messaging consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be provided to service providers as necessary to deliver messages on our behalf.
Consent to receive promotional text messages is not required to make a purchase or submit an award application.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website and connected services may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve visitor experiences.
Depending on the features enabled, cookies and related technologies may also support analytics or advertising activities.
You can manage certain cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie consent controls made available on our website.
Disabling cookies may affect certain website features or functionality.
Third-party services may also use their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.
8. Data Storage, Retention, and Security
We take reasonable steps intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
Information may be stored or processed through the third-party platforms and service providers used to operate LeadHer Magazine.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
When information is no longer necessary, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely manage it, subject to applicable retention requirements.
Although we work to protect personal information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
Request access to certain personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of eligible personal information
Withdraw consent to certain communications or processing activities
Request information about how your personal information is used or disclosed
Exercise additional privacy rights available under applicable law
To submit a privacy-related request, contact:
Please use the subject line Privacy Request.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements and exceptions.
We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising their applicable privacy rights.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website, emails, and publications may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, event services, and business partners.
LeadHer Magazine is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independent third-party websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external services they choose to use.
11. Children's Privacy
LeadHer Magazine's website, subscriptions, events, and business services are primarily intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate authorization.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child in circumstances requiring parental consent and that consent was not obtained, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information improperly, please contact us.
12. International Visitors
LeadHer Magazine is based in Michigan, United States.
If you access our website or services from outside the United States, your personal information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
Where applicable, we will address international data protection requirements in accordance with relevant laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the information we collect, or how your information is handled, please contact:
LeadHer Magazine
Michigan, United States
Email: hey@leadhermagazine.com
Website: www.leadhermagazine.com
We value the trust of the women, readers, contributors, and communities who share their stories with us. Protecting that trust is an important part of everything we build.