retailmediaIQ (“we,” “our,” or “us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit retailmediaIQ.com, massmarketretailers.com, chaindrugreview.com, and any affiliated websites, newsletters, digital publications, events, or online services operated by retailmediaIQ (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to one of our newsletters.
- Register for an event or webinar.
- Complete a contact form.
- Request advertising or sponsorship information.
- Submit editorial inquiries or press releases.
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests.
- Contact us by email or through our websites.
Depending on your interaction with us, this information may include:
- Name
- Company
- Job title
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Any information you choose to include in your communications
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic location based on IP address
This information helps us understand how our websites are used and improve the user experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences.
- Improve website performance.
- Analyze website traffic.
- Measure newsletter and marketing effectiveness.
- Support advertising and sponsorship reporting where applicable.
Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Please note that some features of our websites may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Analytics
We use analytics services, including Google Analytics and similar technologies, to better understand visitor behavior and improve our websites.
Analytics providers may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Device information
- Approximate location
- Referral sources
You can control certain tracking preferences through your browser settings or available opt-out tools provided by these services.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to one of our newsletters, we collect your email address and related subscription information.
Our email platform may collect information regarding:
- Email opens
- Link clicks
- Delivery status
- Device type
- General engagement metrics
We use this information to improve our editorial content, newsletter performance, and reader experience.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter.
Advertising
Our websites may display advertisements, sponsored content, and promotional materials.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure campaign performance and provide relevant advertising, subject to their own privacy policies.
Sponsored content and advertising are clearly identified whenever appropriate.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Our websites may include embedded content or links from third parties, including:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- X
- Other social media platforms
- Digital publication providers
- Webinar platforms
These third-party services may collect information directly from your browser in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before interacting with embedded content.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver our publications and newsletters.
- Respond to inquiries.
- Provide customer support.
- Register users for events.
- Process advertising requests.
- Improve our websites and services.
- Analyze readership trends.
- Maintain website security.
- Detect fraud or misuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing Information
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including providers of:
- Website hosting
- Email distribution
- Analytics
- Event registration
- Customer relationship management
- Marketing services
- Payment processing (if applicable)
These providers may only use personal information to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it appropriately.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including meeting legal, accounting, and operational requirements.
Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, where applicable.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request information about how your personal information is used.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California and Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and similar laws in other states.
Where applicable, we will honor requests consistent with those laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for business professionals and adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continually work to protect the information entrusted to us.
External Links
Our websites frequently link to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business, technology, or legal obligations.
When changes are made, the revised Effective Date will appear at the top of this page. Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Jeffrey Friedman, President, retailmediaIQ
217 W. 18th St. #309
New York, NY 10011
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