Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Galivants Ferry LLC, operating The Citation, collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information.

Information we collect

We may collect:

Name and email address.
Membership and subscription information.
Payment and billing information processed by our payment providers.
Account and login information.
Messages sent to us.
Survey responses and feedback.
Website usage, device, browser, and analytics information.
Information voluntarily provided in institutional, scholar, or partnership inquiries.

How we use information

We use information to:

Provide Editions, Briefs, memberships, and account services.
Process payments and manage renewals.
Send newsletters and publication communications.
Respond to questions and support requests.
Manage scholar and institutional relationships.
Improve the website, products, and user experience.
Detect fraud, protect security, and comply with legal obligations.

Email communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing or publication emails using the unsubscribe link in the email. Transactional messages—such as billing, account, or service notices—may still be sent when necessary to administer your account.

Payment information

Payment information is processed by third-party payment providers, such as Stripe. The Citation does not store complete payment-card information on its own systems.

Sharing information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website, membership system, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, customer support, and institutional services.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or as part of a business transfer.
We do not sell personal information.

Cookies and analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, security, analytics, and member services.

Data retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain uses of your personal information. Contact info@the-citation.us to submit a request.

Children

The Citation is not directed to children under 13. Do not submit personal information on behalf of a child without appropriate authorization.

Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and will post the revised version with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact

Privacy questions may be sent to info@the-citation.us or by calling us at (914) 315-9840.