Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/18/2025

Last Updated: 5/18/2025

 

Welcome to TWIGS. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and become part of the TWIGS membership community.

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1. Information We Collect

 

A. Information You Provide Directly

 

When you sign up for TWIGS as a Reader, Contributor, or Fellow, we may collect:

    •    Your name and email address

    •    Payment information (if applicable, via a secure third-party processor)

    •    Profile information (bio, image, social links, etc. for Fellows)

    •    Content submissions (forum posts, articles, etc.)

 

B. Information We Collect Automatically

 

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

    •    IP address and device type

    •    Browser and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral sources)

    •    Cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

    •    Create and manage your TWIGS membership account

    •    Send you newsletters, updates, and member content

    •    Facilitate discussion in the member forum

    •    Showcase Fellow contributions (with consent)

    •    Improve the site’s functionality and user experience

    •    Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

 

 

 3. Third-Party Services

 

We use trusted third-party services to power aspects of our site, including:

    •    Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)

    •    Email communication (Wix, Mailchimp)

    •    Site analytics (Google Analytics)

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Each provider is responsible for their own privacy and security practices. We only partner with services that comply with major data protection standards.

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4. Your Choices and Rights

 

You have the right to:

    •    Access or correct your personal information

    •    Unsubscribe from emails at any time

    •    Delete your account and associated data

    •    Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

 

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@twigslonline.com

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5. Data Retention and International Use

 

We retain your data only as long as needed for membership and legal obligations. TWIGS is a global community, and by using our site, you consent to your data being stored or processed in jurisdictions that may differ from your own.

 

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6. Children’s Privacy

 

TWIGS is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

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7. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this policy from time to time. You’ll be notified by email or website announcement if any significant changes are made.

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8. Contact Us

 

Have questions about privacy, data, or your membership?

Reach out to us at: info@twigsonline.com

 

Thom Wolf Institute of Global Studies, Pasadena, CA.