Consent Policy

What Is Consent?

Consent means giving us permission to process your personal information for specific purposes. Valid consent must be:

• Freely given: You have a genuine choice to consent without negative consequences for declining.
• Specific: We clearly explain each purpose for which we process your data.
• Informed: We provide clear information about what you're consenting to, how we'll use your data, and your rights.
• Unambiguous: We use clear language and require affirmative action from you (such as ticking a box) to indicate consent.
• Revocable: You can withdraw your consent at any time.

How We Collect Consent

We may collect your consent through various methods, including:

• Checkboxes on forms when you subscribe to our services
• Cookie consent banners when you visit our website
• Email marketing sign-up forms
• Account registration processes
• Survey and research participation forms

In each case, we will provide clear information about what you are consenting to and how your data will be used.

Types of Consent We Collect

Depending on your interaction with PulseFuture Media, we may request your consent for:

• Marketing Communications: To send you newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about our products and services.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.
• Subscription Services: To process your payment information and provide magazine subscriptions.
• User Research: To invite you to participate in surveys, interviews, or user testing.
• Third-Party Sharing: To share your information with specific partners or service providers.

How We Document Consent

When you provide consent, we maintain records that include:

• Who consented (your identity)
• When you consented (date and time)
• What you were told at the time (information provided to you)
• How you consented (method used)
• Whether you have withdrawn consent (and when)

These records help us maintain compliance with data protection regulations and respect your choices.

Your Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it. You can withdraw your consent by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our marketing emails
• Adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie banner
• Contacting our customer service team
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Additionally, if we have other legal grounds for processing your data, we may continue to do so for those specific purposes.

Children's Consent

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Consent for Cookies

When you visit our website, you will be prompted with a cookie banner asking for your consent to different types of cookies. We classify cookies into the following categories:

• Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
• Analytical/performance cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve how our website works.
• Functionality cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

Changes to This Consent Policy

We may update this Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our website or by other means to give you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective.

Your continued use of our services after the effective date of a revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. However, we will not process your personal information in a manner materially different from what was stated in the consent you provided without obtaining new consent if required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Consent Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: