WIN Magazine Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2019

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Wrestling International Magazine Inc., doing business as WIN Magazine (“WIN Magazine,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at win-magazine.com, subscribe to our publications, create an account, participate in voting programs such as the Dan Hodge Trophy, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our services, providing your personal information, or subscribing to WIN Magazine, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, including receiving communications from us via email, telephone, SMS/text message, and other channels as described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through various channels, including but not limited to:

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number (including mobile phone number)

Account Information: Username, password, and account preferences created when you register for an account or participate in voting programs such as the Dan Hodge Trophy

Subscription Information: Subscription type (print, digital, or full access), subscription term, renewal preferences, and subscription history

Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details processed through our secure payment processors

Communications: Any information you provide when you contact us, respond to surveys, or communicate with our customer service team

1.2 Methods of Collection

We collect personal information through the following methods:

Website Subscription Forms: When you subscribe through our website at win-magazine.com, you provide your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information through our online subscription forms and checkout process.

Telephone Subscriptions: When you subscribe or renew by calling our office at (641) 792-4436, our staff collects your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information.

Print Subscription Order Forms: When you complete and mail a print subscription order form (included in our magazine or distributed at wrestling events), you provide your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information.

Account Registration: When you create an account on our website, including for participation in the Dan Hodge Trophy voting program, you provide your name, email address, and phone number.

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring website, and other standard web analytics data through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Required Marketing Consent

As a condition of subscribing to WIN Magazine or creating an account on our website, you are required to consent to receive marketing and promotional communications from WIN Magazine. This consent is obtained during the subscription signup process or account creation and applies to all communication channels, including:

Email marketing and promotional messages

SMS/text message marketing and promotional messages

Telephone calls and voicemail messages for promotional purposes

Direct mail marketing materials

By completing a subscription (whether online, by phone, or via mail-in form) or by creating an account on our website, you acknowledge and agree that you have read this Privacy Policy and expressly consent to receive marketing communications from WIN Magazine at the contact information you have provided, including promotional and marketing messages via email, telephone, voicemail, and SMS/text message using automated technology.

Additionally, we will contact you regarding your subscription status, including reminders about subscription expiration and renewal opportunities. This includes outreach after your subscription expires to offer renewal options and promotional pricing.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Subscription Fulfillment: To process and deliver your print and/or digital magazine subscriptions, manage your account, and provide customer support

Transactional Communications: To send you order confirmations, subscription renewal reminders, billing notifications, and other service-related messages via email, telephone, or SMS/text message

Marketing and Promotional Communications: To send you promotional offers, special discounts, new product announcements, event notifications, and other marketing messages via email, telephone calls, voicemail, and SMS/text message

Subscription Renewal Outreach: To contact you before, during, and after your subscription expires to offer renewal opportunities and promotional pricing

Voting and Awards Programs: To facilitate your participation in programs such as the Dan Hodge Trophy voting, maintain your voting history, and communicate voting-related updates

Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our website and services, and develop new features and content

4. SMS/Text Message Communications

By providing your mobile phone number to WIN Magazine during subscription signup (whether online, by phone, or via mail-in form), account creation, or through any other means, you expressly consent to receive SMS/text messages from WIN Magazine at the mobile number provided. These messages may include:

Promotional and marketing messages, including special subscription offers, discount codes, and limited-time deals

Subscription renewal reminders and special renewal pricing for current and past subscribers

Notifications about new content, publications, and features

Voting reminders and updates related to the Dan Hodge Trophy and other awards programs

Event announcements and wrestling news alerts

Transactional messages related to your account and subscriptions

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 10 messages per month, though frequency may increase during special promotions or the Hodge Trophy voting season.

Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless carrier for details regarding your text messaging plan.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving SMS/text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive promotional text messages from WIN Magazine. You may also opt out by contacting us at info@win-magazine.com or calling (641) 792-4436.

Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at info@win-magazine.com or (641) 792-4436.

Consent Not Required for Purchase: While marketing consent is required as part of the subscription process as described in Section 2, you may opt out of SMS/text messages at any time after subscribing without affecting your subscription status.

5. Telephone and Voicemail Communications

By providing your telephone number to WIN Magazine during subscription signup or account creation, you consent to receive telephone calls and voicemail messages from us regarding your subscription, renewal opportunities, promotional offers, and other marketing communications. You may opt out of receiving marketing calls by contacting us at info@win-magazine.com or (641) 792-4436.

6. Email Communications

By providing your email address to WIN Magazine during subscription signup or account creation, you consent to receive email communications from us, including newsletters, promotional offers, subscription updates, and other marketing messages. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors, email service providers, SMS/text messaging platforms, printing and mailing services, website hosting services, and analytics providers

Business Partners: Selected partners in the wrestling community, such as USA Wrestling, wrestling equipment manufacturers, and event organizers, who may send you relevant offers and information

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment information is processed securely through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Subscription and transaction records are retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and accounting purposes. Contact information for past subscribers is retained to facilitate subscription renewal outreach and marketing communications until you opt out or request deletion.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information

The right to correct inaccurate personal information

The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions

The right to opt out of certain communications as described above

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

WIN Magazine

Wrestling International Magazine Inc.

4745 Legion

Newton, Iowa 50208

Phone: (641) 792-4436

Email: info@win-magazine.com

Website: win-magazine.com

CONSENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By subscribing to WIN Magazine (whether through our website, by telephone, or via mail-in subscription form), or by creating an account on our website for purposes including but not limited to Dan Hodge Trophy voting, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. You expressly consent to receive marketing and promotional communications from WIN Magazine via email, telephone, voicemail, and SMS/text message at the contact information you have provided. You understand that marketing consent is required as part of the subscription and account creation process, and that you may opt out of such communications at any time as described in this Privacy Policy without affecting your subscription status.