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Last Updated February 26, 2024
This Privacy Statement describes how CMG Media Corporation d/b/a Cox Media Group, along with our affiliates, (collectively, “CMG”) collects personal information through websites, mobile and other online applications, and products and services operated by CMG Network (collectively, the “CMG Network Sites”) that link to this Privacy Statement, and the rights and choices available to individuals with respect to that information.
By using these CMG Network Sites, you consent to the use of information about you in accordance with this Privacy Statement, including our communications using the email address you provide through one or more of these CMG Network Sites. This Privacy Statement applies only to the CMG Network Sites that link to this Privacy Statement and does not apply to any other sites or CMG affiliates that maintain a separate privacy statement. Unless otherwise noted in communications you may receive from us, this Privacy Statement does not apply to information you may provide to us through offline methods, for example, at live event premises or via telephone.
Updates to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement to provide clarification or reflect changes to our practices. If we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Statement. You are responsible for periodically visiting the CMG Network Sites and reviewing this Privacy Statement to check for any changes.
This Privacy Statement contains:
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
2. How We Collect Personal Information
The information we collect about you falls into one of three categories: (1) personal information you provide to us, (2) personal information collected automatically when you navigate through the CMG Network Sites (such as through cookies), and (3) personal information provided to us by third parties such as advertisers, sponsors, social networks, and other business partners.
Personal Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide on the CMG Network Sites in a variety of ways, such as when you:
Personal Information Automatically Collected
As you navigate through and interact with the CMG Network Sites, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain personal information about your equipment, browsing actions, and usage patterns, including:We use various technologies for automated collection of data such as cookies, local shared objects/flash cookies, and web beacons (generally referred to as “Data Technologies”). Data Technologies include all current and similar future technologies.
Cookies - A cookie is a small file placed on your device for the purposes of identifying your browser or storing information or settings in your browser. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain features of the CMG Network Sites. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to access the CMG Network Sites. We encourage all visitors to exercise control of their privacy by adjusting browser settings on devices (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari).
Local Shared Objects/Flash Cookies - Local shared objects, sometimes known as Flash cookies, may be used to store your preferences or display content based upon what you have viewed on various websites to personalize your visit. Flash cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as are used for browser cookies. For information about managing your privacy and security settings for Flash cookies, see the Your Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information section below.
Web Beacons - A web beacon, also known as a single pixel GIF, pixel tag or clear GIF, links web pages to web servers and their cookies, and allows us to obtain information on the number of users who visit those pages and other traffic-related statistics.
Personal Information Obtained Through Third Parties
We may partner with third-party service providers, such as ad networks, to serve advertising to you based on predictions generated over time from your visits across different websites, devices, and mobile applications (“online behavioral” or “interest-based” advertising).
Third-party service providers may utilize information collected through a variety of Data Technologies to provide customization, auditing, research and reporting for us, our affiliates, and other advertisers. This data collection takes place both on the CMG Network Sites and on third-party websites and mobile applications.
These third parties may use their Data Technologies to collect information about you when you use the CMG Network Sites. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information, or they may collect information, including personal information, about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. They may use this information to provide you interest-based advertising or other targeted content. We do not control these third parties tracking technologies or how they may be used.
Some companies disclose when they are using interest-based advertising programs on the CMG Network Sites to deliver third-party ads or collecting information about your visit for these purposes and give you the ability to opt-out of this use of your information. For more information, see the Your Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information section below.
When you use the social networking features on the CMG Network Sites, you may be asked to log in to a social network using your social network credentials such as your Facebook user ID. When you log in, we may collect information about you, including personal information, from that social network. In addition, when you use one of the social network sharing tools available on the CMG Network Sites, the social network operating the tool may collect information about you based on such use.
3. How We May Use the Personal Information We Collect
We may use personal information we collect for the following purposes:We may combine information that you provide to us with information we receive from other sources, as well as with other information that is automatically collected. We may also create aggregated, de-identified and/or anonymized data from personal information we collect. We make personal information into de-identified or anonymized data by removing information that makes the data personally identifiable to you. We may use this aggregated, de-identified or otherwise anonymized data and share it with third parties for our lawful business purposes, including to analyze and improve the CMG Network Sites and promote our business and will not attempt to reidentify any such data.
4. Personal Information We Share
We may share personal information about you that we collect or receive with the following third parties and as otherwise described in this Privacy Statement, in other applicable notices, or at the time of collection:
5. Your Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Personal Information
We strive to provide you with choices about how we communicate with you. Mechanisms below will provide you with controls over your information.
Registration and SMS Alerts
You may choose not to provide personal information, even though that might impact your ability to register or receive a particular product or service. If you register with us, you also have the option of deleting all information except for your email address. If you would like to completely deactivate your account, please contact us at privacy@cmg.com. Please note, however, that if you deactivate your account, you will not receive any newsletters from us, and you will not be able to participate in any of our contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions. Also, even if you deactivate your account, you still need to go through a separate process to unsubscribe from SMS alerts you previously signed up to receive. You can unsubscribe from these alerts by using the “STOP” function within those messages. You agree that, subject to applicable law, we may use your information to contact you for customer service, to inform you of important changes to our products or services, and to send you administrative notices or any communications relevant to your use of the CMG Network Sites, including communications in the event of a data security event.
Newsletters and Other Email Communications
If you decide to unsubscribe from our email newsletters to which you had previously subscribed, or if you do not want to receive marketing emails from us, you can follow the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.
Data Technologies
You have a number of choices regarding certain Data Technologies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser’s setting to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. You may also render some web beacons unusable by rejecting their associated cookies and disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons by changing the add-ons settings or opting out at the website of the technology provider. For example, to manage your Flash cookie settings, you may visit the Flash player settings page on the Adobe website and follow their instructions.
If you disable certain Data Technologies or opt out from location services, however, certain features of the CMG Network Sites may not function properly or at all as a result.
Internet-based Advertisements
You can opt out of delivery of targeted advertising to you by multiple companies by visiting https://www.aboutads.info/choices or https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp. Please note that even if you opt out, you will continue to receive advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your specific interests. To learn more about your choices when it comes to the use of online behavioral advertising data by advertisers and ad servers across the Internet, visit https://youradchoices.com/.Do Not Track
Some Internet browsers may be configured to send “Do Not Track” signals to the online services that you visit. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.
Linked Third-Party Platforms
If you choose to connect to the CMG Network Sites through your social media account or other third-party platform, you may be able to use your settings in your account with that platform to limit the information we receive from it. If you revoke our ability to access information from a third-party platform, that choice will not apply to information that we have already received from that third party.
Declining to Provide Information
We need to collect personal information to provide certain services. If you do not provide the information we identify as required or mandatory, we may not be able to provide those services.
6. Access and Corrections
Access to information that we collect and maintain about you may be available to you. For example, if you registered for a password-protected account within the CMG Network Sites, you can access that account to update the information you previously provided.
If you delete your user contributions from the CMG Network Sites, copies of your user contributions may remain viewable in cached and archived pages or might have been copied or stored by other users. Proper access and use of information provided on the CMG Network Sites, including user contributions, is governed by our Visitor Agreement.
7. Links and Other Third-Party Services
The CMG Network Sites may contain links to websites and other resources not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or use of any websites or resources other than those on the CMG Network Sites. Providers of these websites and other resources may have their own privacy policies or notices, which we strongly suggest you review.
8. How We Protect Personal Information
We use administrative, technical, personnel, and physical security measures designed to safeguard information about you in our possession against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification. Despite these measures, we cannot guarantee the security of networks, servers and databases we operate or that are operated on our behalf.
9. Safeguarding Your Account
The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you, or where you have chosen, a password for access to certain parts of the CMG Network Sites, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. You are responsible for the use of your account.10. Children
CMG Network Sites is not directed to individuals under the age of 16 and we do not knowingly collect or solicit the personal information of children or minors. If you are under 16, do not provide any personal information to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information through the CMG Network Sites from an individual under 16 without the consent of the child’s parent or guardian where required by applicable law, we will comply with applicable legal requirements to delete the information.11. Additional California Disclosures
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 entitles California users to request information concerning whether a business has disclosed certain information about you to any third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes. California users who wish to request further information in compliance with this law or have questions or concerns about our privacy practices and policies may contact us as specified in the “How to Contact Us” section below.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Statement, or if you would like us to exercise your privacy rights, update information we have about you or your preferences, please contact us by email at privacy@cmg.com.Get the most updated storm tracks and info from NHC.