Privacy Policy

Effective: 2026

What we collect

The Hinge Journal collects basic analytics data through Google Analytics 4 to understand how readers use the site. This includes anonymized IP address, pages viewed, session duration, referring source, device type, and approximate geographic location.

We do not collect personal information unless you contact us directly by email.

Cookies

Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions. You can block these cookies in your browser settings or by using a browser extension without affecting site functionality.

Email correspondence

If you email us, we retain the email for correspondence purposes. We do not add emails to any mailing list without explicit consent.

Third parties

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) and basic hosting infrastructure. We do not sell, rent, or share reader data with advertisers or data brokers.

Your rights

You may request deletion of any personal data we hold about you by emailing editor@thehingejournal.com.

Changes to this policy

We update this policy as practices change. Material changes will be noted here with a revised effective date.