Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletters (Broadcast Beat, AV Beat, Sports Media Beat)
• Submit an advertising inquiry or request a media kit
• Complete a contact form on any of our Sites
• Register for events or webinars we host or sponsor
• Respond to surveys or promotional offers

This information may include your name, email address, company name, job title, mailing address, and any other details you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Sites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and cookie data
• Advertising interaction data (impressions, clicks, conversions)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and personalize our editorial newsletters and content
• Process advertising inquiries and fulfill campaign commitments
• Respond to your questions, comments, and requests
• Send you marketing communications about our products and services (with your consent)
• Analyze site traffic and audience behavior to improve our content and advertising products
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Sites use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and support our advertising operations. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across visits.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with email delivery, analytics, payment processing, and hosting.
• Advertising Partners: Aggregate, anonymized audience data may be shared with advertisers for campaign reporting.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

5. Email Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to any of our newsletters — Broadcast Beat, AV Beat, or Sports Media Beat — you will receive regular editorial content and occasional sponsored messages. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at jeff@broadcastbeat.com.

Please allow up to 10 business days for your opt-out request to be processed. Note that you may still receive transactional emails related to active advertising campaigns or service requests.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Advertising inquiry data is retained for up to three years following the conclusion of a campaign relationship.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites, including trade show organizers, industry associations, and advertiser websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Sites are intended for professional audiences and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights (California and Other Jurisdictions)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jeff@broadcastbeat.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our Sites following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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