Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Relevant Media Properties, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), publisher of BroadcastBeat, AV Beat, Backlot Beat, and BroadcastEngineering.com, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our websites and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, post in our forum, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, username, and professional information.

Information Collected Automatically

We also collect information automatically when you use our sites, 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
• Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, video plays)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Essential cookies required for site functionality cannot be disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our editorial content and services
• Send newsletters and editorial content you have subscribed to
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve site performance and content
• Serve relevant advertising through our ad operations platform
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal basis (GDPR): We process your data based on consent (newsletter subscriptions, analytics cookies), legitimate interests (site security, fraud prevention), and contractual necessity (account management).

3. Information Sharing

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

• Service providers who assist in operating our websites (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Advertising partners for serving and measuring ad campaigns (subject to your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Business successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Cookies Policy

We use the following categories of cookies:

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out (CCPA): California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Account data is retained for the life of your account plus 90 days after deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or to report a concern: