The Catalyst Magazine ("The Catalyst," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit catalyst-magazine.com or subscribe to our newsletter, how we use that information, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
- Newsletter signups — when you subscribe, we collect your first name, last name, and email address.
- Contact and collaboration forms — we collect the name, email, and any details you include in your message.
- Writer and editor accounts — if you apply to contribute, we collect your name, email, a password (stored as a hash), and the drafts or comments you create in our editorial dashboard.
Information we collect automatically
- Usage data — pages viewed, referring URL, approximate location (from IP), browser type, and device type, collected through Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager.
- Cookies — small files used to remember your preferences and measure traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work as a result.
- Email engagement — if you open a newsletter or click a link, our email provider may record that event so we can improve what we send.
How We Use Your Information
- To send the newsletter and other communications you opted in to receive.
- To respond to messages you send us through contact or collaboration forms.
- To operate the editorial dashboard for contributors and editors.
- To understand which stories resonate so we can improve the Site.
- To protect the Site against abuse, fraud, and security threats.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with advertisers.
Service Providers We Rely On
We use a small number of vendors to run the Site. They only process information on our behalf:
- Google Firebase & Google Cloud — authentication, database, and file storage.
- Cloudflare Pages — website hosting and delivery.
- Resend — newsletter delivery and subscriber list management.
- Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager — traffic measurement.
Your Choices & Rights
- Unsubscribe — every newsletter contains a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also email us to be removed.
- Access & deletion — you can ask us for a copy of the information we hold about you, or ask us to delete it.
- Correction — if anything we hold is wrong, let us know and we will fix it.
- California / EU residents — you have the same rights and may also object to processing or ask us to restrict it.
To make any of these requests, email contact@catalyst-magazine.com.
Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for readers aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention & Security
We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes above, or as required by law. We use industry-standard safeguards — including HTTPS, hashed passwords, and access-controlled storage — but no system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of the information you share with us.
International Users
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from elsewhere, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. under U.S. law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify subscribers by email.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information? Reach out at:
The Catalyst Magazine2212 Washington Cir NW
Washington, DC 20037
contact@catalyst-magazine.com