Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2025 | Last Updated: December 12, 2025

SivMag.com ("SivMag") is a digital technology news and media platform operated by OpenGScale.com ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). SivMag publishes AI-assisted, human-reviewed editorial content.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when accessing https://sivmag.com (the "Site").

1. Scope

This Policy applies to users worldwide and is intended to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Subscriptions and newsletters: email address and preferences
  • Contact requests: name, email address, and message content
  • Surveys or feedback submitted voluntarily

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device, and operating system
  • Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
  • Approximate location inferred from IP address

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Advertising and analytics partners providing anonymized or aggregated data

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential, analytics, functional, advertising, and personalization cookies to operate and improve the Site. Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or consent tools.

4. Use of Information

Information is used to:

  • Operate and improve Site functionality
  • Analyze traffic and engagement
  • Deliver personalized and AI-curated content
  • Communicate editorial updates and newsletters
  • Comply with legal obligations

Anonymized data may be used to improve internal systems.

5. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Infrastructure, analytics, and email service providers
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Successors in the event of a corporate transaction

We do not sell personal data.

6. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes. Users may request deletion where applicable.

7. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing by contacting: info@opengscale.com

Requests are handled within legally required timeframes.

8. International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States using lawful transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

10. Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect data.

11. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for external websites or their privacy practices.

12. Changes

Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States.