Last updated: June 19 2025
South Shore Home, Life & Style (“SSHLS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you
- browse southshorehomelifeandstyle.com or any sub-domain we operate;
- subscribe to our print or digital editions or newsletters;
- purchase advertising or sponsored content;
- enter contests, giveaways, surveys, or events we host; or
- interact with us on social media, by email, or via SMS text messaging.
1. Information We Collect
Category | Typical examples | How we collect |
---|---|---|
Contact Information | Name, postal address, email, phone number, company/organization (for advertisers) | Web forms, subscription cards, event sign-ups, email/SMS opt-ins |
Subscription & Transaction Data | Subscription tier, payment status, order history, advertising bookings | Checkout pages, insertion orders, accounting systems |
User-Generated Content | Article comments, contest entries, photos, testimonials | Comment boxes, upload widgets, social hashtags |
Technical & Usage Data | IP address, device IDs, browser type, referring pages, time on page, cookie IDs | First- and third-party cookies, analytics pixels (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) |
Marketing & Communication Preferences | Newsletter opt-in status, SMS consent, do-not-contact flags | Email/SMS opt-in checkboxes, profile settings |
Note: We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has provided personal information without parental consent, contact us so we can delete it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis (your consent, a contract with you, or a legitimate interest). Typical purposes include:
- Fulfilling requests – delivering magazines, newsletters, event tickets, or advertiser services.
- Customer service – responding to inquiries or troubleshooting subscription issues.
- Advertising & sponsorships – coordinating and publishing your ads; measuring campaign performance.
- Content personalization – recommending articles, products, or events likely to interest you.
- Marketing communications – sending promotional emails or SMS texts only if you have opted in (see Section 3).
- Site analytics & security – improving usability, detecting fraud, and protecting our systems.
- Legal & compliance – meeting tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
3. Email & SMS Marketing Compliance
SSHLS follows all applicable electronic-communications laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act (U.S.), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and CTIA Messaging Principles.
- Express consent – We send marketing messages only to contacts who have affirmatively opted in or otherwise meet consent criteria.
- Frequency – No more than four promotional SMS or email campaigns per month, unless you join a limited-time series (e.g., a 7-day contest).
- Opt-out at any time
- Email: Click Unsubscribe in any marketing email (processed within 10 business days).
- SMS: Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for support (one confirmation message follows).
- Standard rates apply – Your carrier’s message and data rates may apply to SMS.
- No purchase required – Consent is not a condition of buying a subscription or ad placement.
- Record keeping – We log the timestamp, method, and IP address of every consent event.
- Age gate – You must be 13 (16 in some jurisdictions) or older to opt in.
- No third-party sharing for their marketing – We do not sell, rent, or share SMS/email lists with external marketers.
4. Cookies, Tracking & Analytics
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- remember your preferences (e.g., city edition, font size);
- keep you logged in to subscriber-only areas;
- understand how readers navigate our site; and
- deliver, cap, or measure digital ads.
Most browsers let you delete or block cookies. Disabling them may affect site functionality. For interest-based ads, you can opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info) or Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org).
5. Third-Party Sharing
We share personal data only when necessary and under strict confidentiality obligations:
- Service providers – payment processors, email/SMS platforms, printing & mailing houses, analytics vendors, cloud hosts.
- Event partners & prize sponsors – limited contact info for prize fulfillment when you enter a jointly hosted contest.
- Legal or safety reasons – to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or protect the rights, property, or safety of SSHLS, our staff, or readers.
We never sell your personal data or allow providers to use it for unrelated marketing.
6. Data Retention & Security
- Retention – We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law (e.g., tax records).
- Security – Industry-standard safeguards (HTTPS, encryption in transit, role-based access, regular backups) help protect your data, but no internet transmission is 100 % secure.
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct or update incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Delete certain data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Withdraw consent to marketing or specific processing activities.
- Receive a portable copy of your data (where technically feasible).
To exercise any of these rights, email jane@southshorehomelifeandstyle.com or write to us (address below). We may ask you to verify your identity.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll post the new version here and update the Last updated date. Continued use of our services after an update signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
South Shore Home, Life & Style
Phone: (781) 243-1263
Email: jane@southshorehomelifeandstyle.com