Last updated: April 25, 2026
Who We Are
Apokalypsis Magazine is an independent dark speculative fiction publication operated by Joe Powers. Our website is located at apokalypsismag.com. For privacy-related questions, contact [email protected].
What Data We Collect and Why
Analytics This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics collects data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we do not use it to identify individual visitors. Google may store this data on their own servers subject to their privacy policy, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Cookies Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser to track session data and returning visits. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.
Comments If comment functionality is enabled on any page, WordPress collects your name, email address, and IP address when you submit a comment. Email addresses are used solely to notify you of replies and are never displayed publicly or shared with third parties. Comments require a registered account to submit.
Contact and Submissions If you contact us via email at [email protected] or [email protected], we receive and retain your email address and the content of your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your information with third parties.
Gravatar If you have a Gravatar account, your avatar image may be retrieved from Gravatar’s servers when your email address is associated with a comment. Gravatar is operated by Automattic. Their privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.
Google Fonts This site loads fonts from Google Fonts, which may log your IP address when font files are requested. This is a standard web practice. Google’s data practices are governed by their privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Third-Party Links
Apokalypsis Magazine contains links to external sites including Facebook, archive.org, Amazon, and others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
AI Production Tools
We use AI tools including Claude (Anthropic), ElevenLabs, Adobe Firefly, and OpenAI Whisper in our content production process. These tools are used on our end during production only. They do not collect data from your visit to this site, and your interaction with apokalypsismag.com does not involve any direct data exchange with these services.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained by Google subject to their data retention settings. Email correspondence is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Comment data is retained unless a comment is deleted.
Your Rights
You may request that we delete any personal data we hold about you, including email correspondence or comment data, by contacting [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Children
Apokalypsis Magazine is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.