CONTENTS
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  • Privacy Policy

  • Terms of Use

  • Accessibility Statement

  • Editorial Standards & Ethics

  • Corrections Policy

  • Copyright & Intellectual Property

  • Cookie Policy

  • Advertising Terms & Conditions

  • Legal Disclaimer



Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to BAGSY Magazine

At BAGSY Magazine, we believe great publishing is built on trust.

Whether you're reading our magazine, browsing our website, attending one of our events, subscribing to our communications or partnering with us commercially, you deserve to know how your personal information is collected, used and protected.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and the choices available to you. We have written this policy in clear, straightforward language because we believe transparency should be part of every good relationship.

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of:

  • www.bagsymag.com

  • www.bagsymag.com/viewer

  • any future BAGSY Magazine websites, applications or digital services

  • printed publications

  • newsletters

  • competitions, promotions and giveaways

  • events

  • commercial enquiries

  • advertising enquiries

  • subscriptions, memberships or purchases that may be offered in the future.

By using our website, interacting with BAGSY Magazine or providing us with your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

BAGSY Magazine is an independent lifestyle publication based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Throughout this Privacy Policy, the terms "BAGSY Magazine," "BAGSY," "we," "our," and "us" refer to BAGSY Magazine and any future affiliated companies or business entities that operate the publication.

Should ownership or the legal structure of BAGSY Magazine change in the future, this Privacy Policy will continue to apply unless otherwise stated.

2. Our Commitment to Privacy

Protecting your information is important to us.

We only collect information that helps us operate our publication, improve our services, communicate with our readers and partners, fulfil purchases, administer events and grow our business responsibly.

We do not believe in collecting unnecessary information simply because technology allows us to.

Whenever possible we collect only the information we genuinely require.

3. Information We Collect

Depending upon how you interact with BAGSY Magazine, we may collect different types of information.

Personal Information

This may include:

  • your name

  • email address

  • telephone number

  • mailing address

  • billing address

  • company name

  • job title

  • payment information

  • account information

  • communications with us

Technical Information

When you visit our website we may automatically collect information such as:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • operating system

  • device type

  • referring website

  • pages visited

  • time spent on our website

  • links clicked

  • approximate geographic location

  • cookies and similar technologie

Marketing Preferences

Where you choose to receive communications from us we may store your preferences relating to:

  • newsletters

  • magazine updates

  • events

  • promotions

  • advertiser offers

  • competitions

  • editorial announcements

You may change these preferences at any time.

Purchases

Should you purchase products or services from BAGSY Magazine, we may collect information necessary to process your order including:

  • billing information

  • shipping information

  • transaction history

  • payment confirmations

Payment card information is generally processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. BAGSY Magazine does not intentionally store your complete payment card details.

Event Information

If you register for one of our events we may collect:

  • attendee information

  • dietary requirements

  • accessibility requirements

  • emergency contact information where appropriate

Photography & Video

Our events may be photographed or recorded.

By attending a BAGSY Magazine event you acknowledge that photographs, audio recordings or video footage may be captured and used by BAGSY Magazine for editorial, promotional, historical and marketing purposes.

If you have concerns regarding photography or filming, please contact us before or during the event whenever reasonably possible.

4. How We Collect Information

We may collect information:

Directly from you

For example when you:

  • contact us

  • subscribe to our newsletter

  • register for an event

  • submit a story

  • enter a competition

  • advertise with us

  • purchase products

  • complete surveys

  • respond to promotions

Automatically

Our website may automatically collect information through:

  • cookies

  • analytics tools

  • server logs

  • pixels

  • similar technologies

These technologies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to improve the experience we provide.

From Trusted Third Parties

We may also receive information from carefully selected third-party providers including:

  • payment processors

  • analytics providers

  • marketing platforms

  • advertising partners

  • social media platforms

  • event registration providers

  • delivery partners

Only information necessary to provide services will be collected or shared.

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • operate our website

  • publish and distribute BAGSY Magazine

  • fulfil purchases

  • process payments

  • respond to enquiries

  • manage advertising relationships

  • improve our content

  • personalise your experience

  • send newsletters

  • provide event information

  • administer competitions

  • detect fraud

  • protect our business

  • comply with legal obligations

  • improve website performance

  • understand readership trends

  • develop future products and services

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Like most modern websites, BAGSY Magazine may use cookies and similar technologies.

These technologies help us:

  • remember your preferences

  • understand website performance

  • improve usability

  • analyse visitor behaviour

  • measure advertising effectiveness

  • secure our website

We may use trusted third-party services including, but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Meta Pixel

  • advertising measurement services

  • website performance tools

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our website.

Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: July 2026

Our Commitment

At BAGSY Magazine, we believe great publishing should be accessible to everyone.

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience for all readers, regardless of ability, and continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website, digital publications and online services.

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process rather than a one-time achievement, and we are committed to reviewing and improving our services as technology and accessibility standards evolve.

Our Aim

We strive to ensure that our website and digital content are as accessible as reasonably possible by following recognised accessibility best practices and continuously improving the user experience.

Where possible, we aim to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, which are internationally recognised standards for digital accessibility.

What We're Doing

BAGSY Magazine is committed to making our digital content easier to access by:

  • designing pages with clear structure and navigation;

  • using readable typography and sufficient colour contrast where practical;

  • supporting keyboard navigation where possible;

  • providing descriptive alternative text for images where appropriate;

  • working to ensure compatibility with modern web browsers and assistive technologies;

  • reviewing new content with accessibility in mind as our publication evolves.

Third-Party Content

Some areas of our website may include services or content provided by third parties, such as embedded digital magazines, videos, maps, social media content or payment providers.

While we aim to work with providers who value accessibility, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party websites, applications or services that are outside our control.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an important part of our long-term development.

As BAGSY Magazine grows, we will continue reviewing our website, digital publications and online services to identify opportunities for improvement and to adopt evolving accessibility standards where appropriate.

Need Assistance?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or digital content, or if you have suggestions that could help us improve accessibility, we would genuinely like to hear from you.

Please contact us and we will make every reasonable effort to assist you or provide the information in an alternative format where practical.

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

Mailing Address: Available upon request.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect improvements to our website, changes in accessibility standards or developments in our services.

The most recent version will always be published on this page with the updated revision date.

5. Editorial Standards & Ethics

Last Updated: July 2026

Our Editorial Commitment

At BAGSY Magazine, we believe great publishing is built on trust, curiosity and integrity.

Our editorial mission is to produce thoughtful, inspiring and well-researched content that celebrates exceptional people, places, craftsmanship, design, hospitality, food, travel, style and culture.

Everything we publish should inform, inspire or entertain our readers while maintaining the highest standards of editorial independence.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial relationships.

Advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners do not influence our editorial opinions, recommendations or reviews unless content is clearly identified as sponsored or promotional.

Accuracy

We strive to ensure that all published information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication.

Despite careful editorial processes, mistakes can occasionally occur. When they do, we believe correcting them openly is part of responsible publishing.

Sources

We seek to use reliable sources and verify information wherever reasonably possible.

Where anonymous sources are used, we carefully consider their credibility and only grant anonymity where appropriate.

Sponsored Content

Sponsored, paid or promotional content will always be clearly identified.

We believe readers should always understand when commercial relationships exist.

Reviews

Product, restaurant, hotel and venue reviews represent the honest opinion of the writer.

Commercial relationships do not guarantee positive editorial coverage.

Artificial Intelligence

BAGSY Magazine may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with research, transcription, idea generation or administrative tasks.

All editorial content is reviewed, edited and approved by a human editor prior to publication.

Editorial responsibility always remains with BAGSY Magazine.

Diversity & Respect

We value a broad range of voices, perspectives and experiences.

We are committed to publishing content that treats individuals and communities with fairness, respect and dignity.

Reader Feedback

We welcome constructive feedback from our readers.

If you believe we have published inaccurate information or failed to meet our editorial standards, please contact us.

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

Mailing Address: Available upon request.

6. Corrections Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

At BAGSY Magazine we are committed to accuracy.

If we discover that information published by us is materially inaccurate, we will review the matter promptly and, where appropriate, correct the content as quickly as reasonably possible.

Corrections may include:

  • updating factual information;

  • clarifying wording;

  • correcting typographical errors;

  • adding editorial notes where appropriate.

Readers who believe an error has been made are encouraged to contact us with supporting information.

Every request is reviewed individually.

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

7. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Last Updated: July 2026

Unless otherwise stated, all content published by BAGSY Magazine is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • editorial content;

  • photography;

  • artwork;

  • illustrations;

  • logos;

  • branding;

  • publication design;

  • magazine layouts;

  • typography;

  • videos;

  • digital editions;

  • website content.

No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, modified, sold or commercially exploited without prior written permission from BAGSY Magazine or the relevant copyright owner.

Short quotations for editorial, educational or review purposes may be permitted where accompanied by appropriate attribution and where permitted by applicable copyright law.

Artificial Intelligence

No content published by BAGSY Magazine may be copied, scraped, harvested or otherwise used for the training, development or improvement of artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models or similar technologies without our prior written consent.

Copyright Claims

If you believe material published by BAGSY Magazine infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient information to allow us to investigate your claim promptly.

Email:hello@bagsymag.com

8. Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, improve performance and better understand how visitors interact with online content.

Cookies We May Use

BAGSY Magazine may use the following categories of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Functional Cookies

  • Analytics Cookies

  • Performance Cookies

  • Advertising & Marketing Cookies

  • Social Media Cookies

Not every category of cookie will necessarily be active at all times.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Google Ads

  • Meta Pixel

  • Mailchimp

  • Flipsnack

  • Stripe

  • Square

  • Vimeo

  • YouTube

These providers may place their own cookies in accordance with their individual privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control, delete or block cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our website.

Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website evolves or legal requirements change.

Contact

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

Mailing Address: Available upon request.

9. Advertising Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: July 2026

These Advertising Terms apply to all advertising booked with BAGSY Magazine unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Booking

Advertising space is confirmed only upon written acceptance by BAGSY Magazine.

We reserve the right to refuse advertising at our sole discretion.

Artwork

Advertisers are responsible for providing artwork that meets our published specifications and deadlines.

Late submissions may result in delayed publication.

Approval

BAGSY Magazine reserves the right to refuse, reject, amend or remove advertising that we believe is unlawful, misleading, offensive or inconsistent with our editorial standards.

Editorial Independence

The purchase of advertising does not guarantee editorial coverage.

Editorial decisions remain entirely independent.

Liability

Advertisers remain responsible for the legality, accuracy and content of their advertisements.

BAGSY Magazine accepts no responsibility for losses arising from reliance upon advertising content.

Payment

Invoices are payable in accordance with the agreed payment terms.

Late payment may result in suspension of future advertising.

Cancellations

Cancellation requests must be received in writing.

Cancellation fees may apply depending upon the production stage of the publication.

Intellectual Property

Advertisers warrant that they own, or have permission to use, all materials supplied for publication.

Advertisers agree to indemnify BAGSY Magazine against any claims arising from copyright infringement, trademark infringement or unlawful advertising.

Contact

For advertising enquiries, artwork specifications or booking amendments, please contact:

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: July 2026

General Information

The information published by BAGSY Magazine is provided for general informational, editorial and entertainment purposes only.

While we strive to ensure that all content is accurate and current at the time of publication, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of any information published on our website, digital editions or in our print publications.

Any reliance you place on the information provided by BAGSY Magazine is entirely at your own discretion and risk.

Editorial Content

Articles published by BAGSY Magazine are intended to inform, inspire and encourage exploration.

Opinions expressed by our writers, contributors and interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of BAGSY Magazine.

Editorial content should not be interpreted as professional legal, financial, medical, tax, investment or other specialist advice.

Readers should seek independent professional guidance before making decisions based upon information contained within our publications.

Reviews & Recommendations

Our reviews and recommendations reflect the genuine opinions of our editorial team at the time they are published.

Experiences may vary, and products, services, venues, pricing, availability and operating hours may change without notice.

BAGSY Magazine accepts no responsibility for decisions made based upon editorial reviews or recommendations.

Travel Information

Travel articles may include information regarding destinations, accommodation, transport, attractions, restaurants and local regulations.

As travel conditions, laws, pricing and availability can change, readers should independently verify relevant information before making travel arrangements.

External Links

Our website and digital publications may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of our readers.

BAGSY Magazine has no control over the content, availability, security or privacy practices of external websites and accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from their use.

The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of any third-party organisation, product or service unless expressly stated.

Advertising

Advertising appearing within BAGSY Magazine does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee by BAGSY Magazine.

Advertisers are solely responsible for the accuracy of the claims made within their advertisements.

Readers should independently assess products and services before making purchasing decisions.

Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep our website and digital services available at all times.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and accept no liability for temporary outages, maintenance, technical failures or events beyond our reasonable control.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAGSY Magazine, its owners, employees, contributors, contractors and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from or connected with the use of our website, digital publications, print publications or any information contained within them.

This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, loss of opportunity or any other commercial or personal loss.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Legal Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our publications, services, applicable laws or business practices.

The latest version will always be available within our Trust Centre and will display the date of its most recent revision.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Legal Disclaimer, please contact us.

Email: hello@bagsymag.com

Mailing Address: Available upon request.

TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: July 2026

Welcome to BAGSY Magazine

Welcome to BAGSY Magazine.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the BAGSY Magazine website, digital publications, newsletters, events and any other products or services operated by BAGSY Magazine (collectively referred to as the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and any other policies published on our website.

1. About BAGSY Magazine

BAGSY Magazine is an independent lifestyle publication celebrating exceptional places, people, craftsmanship, hospitality, travel, design, food, style and culture.

Our Services include, but are not limited to:

  • www.bagsymag.com

  • www.bagsymag.com/viewer

  • printed publications

  • digital publications

  • newsletters

  • events

  • competitions and promotions

  • advertising opportunities

  • editorial submissions

  • social media channels

  • future mobile applications and digital platforms operated by BAGSY Magazine.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By using our Services you confirm that:

  • you are at least 18 years of age or are using the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian;

  • you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms;

  • you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of our Services immediately.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published by BAGSY Magazine is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • articles

  • editorial content

  • photography

  • illustrations

  • artwork

  • logos

  • branding

  • magazine layouts

  • page designs

  • typography

  • graphic design

  • videos

  • audio recordings

  • podcasts

  • advertising creative

  • website design

  • digital publications

  • downloadable materials.

These materials remain the exclusive property of BAGSY Magazine or the respective copyright owner.

Nothing contained within these Terms grants any licence or ownership rights unless expressly stated in writing.

4. Permitted Use

You may:

  • read our content for personal, non-commercial use;

  • share links to our articles;

  • quote short extracts where permitted by law and accompanied by appropriate attribution;

  • print individual articles for your own personal reference.

You may not:

  • reproduce complete articles;

  • reproduce magazine layouts;

  • copy substantial portions of our publications;

  • remove copyright notices;

  • alter branding;

  • redistribute digital editions;

  • create derivative works without permission.

5. Artificial Intelligence & Automated Use

BAGSY Magazine invests significant time, creativity and financial resources into producing original editorial content.

Accordingly, unless expressly authorised in writing, you may not:

  • scrape our website;

  • harvest our content using automated tools;

  • download our publications in bulk;

  • use our content to train, develop or improve artificial intelligence systems, large language models or machine learning technologies;

  • create datasets from our publications;

  • reproduce our content within AI-generated products or services.

Any commercial use of BAGSY Magazine content requires prior written permission.

6. The BAGSY Brand

"BAGSY Magazine", the BAGSY name, logos, publication design, visual identity, branding, trade dress and associated graphics are valuable intellectual property.

You may not:

  • imitate our branding;

  • reproduce our logo;

  • use confusingly similar branding;

  • imply endorsement by BAGSY Magazine;

  • use our name for commercial purposes without written consent.

7. The Look & Feel of BAGSY

Beyond individual articles and photographs, the distinctive presentation of BAGSY Magazine forms part of our intellectual property.

This includes our:

  • editorial sequencing;

  • page composition;

  • typography;

  • colour palette;

  • publication design;

  • layout;

  • graphic style;

  • visual presentation;

  • digital edition;

  • overall editorial identity.

These elements may not be copied, reproduced or substantially imitated without our prior written permission.

8. Digital Edition

Where BAGSY Magazine makes digital editions available through our website or authorised viewing platforms, access is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use.

Unless expressly permitted, you may not:

  • download protected editions;

  • redistribute publications;

  • upload editions elsewhere online;

  • sell copies;

  • bypass technical protections;

  • share password-protected editions;

  • systematically capture screenshots;

  • reproduce complete issues.

9. Reader Contributions

From time to time readers may submit:

  • photographs;

  • editorial ideas;

  • articles;

  • recommendations;

  • comments;

  • testimonials;

  • letters.

By submitting content you confirm that:

  • you own the material or have permission to submit it;

  • it does not infringe another person's rights;

  • it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

You grant BAGSY Magazine a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish, edit, reproduce and distribute your submission in print, digital and promotional formats.

10. Editorial Independence

Editorial integrity sits at the heart of BAGSY Magazine.

While we may work with commercial partners and advertisers, editorial decisions remain independent unless content is clearly identified as sponsored, promotional or advertising material.

Publication of editorial content does not constitute endorsement of any product, service or organisation unless expressly stated.

11. Advertising

Advertising appearing within BAGSY Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or its products.

Advertisers remain solely responsible for the legality, accuracy and content of their advertisements.

Separate Advertising Terms & Conditions apply to all advertising agreements.

12. External Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites.

These are provided for convenience only.

BAGSY Magazine has no control over third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, security or privacy practices.

Users access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.