This section of our Privacy Policy applies solely to visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California. We adopt this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Any terms defined in the CCPA/CPRA have the same meaning when used in this notice.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

* Know what personal information we collect about you and how we use it.

* Request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.

* Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

* Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

* Correct inaccurate personal information we have about you.

* Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

* Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

* Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)

* Commercial information (e.g., purchase history, membership subscriptions)

* Internet activity (e.g., browsing behavior on our site)

* Geolocation data

* Inferences drawn from other personal data (e.g., interests based on reading habits)

We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you sign up or make a purchase) and indirectly through cookies and analytics tools.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary gain. However, we may share anonymized or aggregated data with third-party analytics providers or advertising partners to improve your experience. You can opt out of this sharing via our [Do Not Sell or Share My Info](#) page or by contacting us directly.

HoW exercise your California rights, you can:

Email: editorinchief@thealphamagazine.com

* Use our [Privacy Request Form](#)

* Mail: Alpha Magazine – Privacy Compliance

We will verify your request using the information you’ve provided to us and respond within the legally required timeframe.

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. If you do so, we may require written authorization and verification of identity before processing your request.

We may update this notice as needed to stay compliant with relevant laws. Please review this page periodically for changes.

Last updated: June 2025