1. Who We Are

EASTside Magazine (“EASTside,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a locally owned and operated publication based in Austin, Texas. Our website is located at www.eastsideatx.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us in any way.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly:

• Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Name and email when you submit a contact form, story tip, or correction request
• Any information you include in messages you send us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send our newsletter and editorial updates to subscribers
• Respond to corrections, feedback, and story submissions
• Understand how readers use our website so we can improve it
• Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how our content is used. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behavior (anonymized)
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party advertising partners to serve relevant ads
• Social media cookies: Set when you interact with embedded social media content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
• Mailchimp / newsletter provider — email newsletter delivery
• WordPress — website platform and hosting
• Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X) — embedded content and sharing
• Advertising networks — third-party display advertising

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services directly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
• Request that we delete personal information we hold about you
• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hey@eastsideatx.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

EASTside Magazine is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: