Privacy Statement (US)

Additional Privacy Information for UK & EU Visitors

Although Divine Magazine primarily operates under United States privacy regulations, we also welcome readers from the United Kingdom and the European Union. For these visitors, we apply additional safeguards aligned with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR frameworks.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)

For visitors located in the UK or EU, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests – such as site security, analytics, and improving user experience.
  • Contractual Necessity – when you contact us or submit content.
  • Legal Obligation – when required to comply with applicable law.

Your Rights (UK & EU)

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

Data Transfers Outside the UK/EU

Divine Magazine is based in the United States. When UK/EU visitor data is transferred internationally, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
  • Additional technical and organizational safeguards

Supervisory Authority Contacts

If you are located in the UK or EU, you may contact your local data protection authority. Examples include: