Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

MediaFeed (operated by Amalgamated Unlimited, LLC; collectively, “we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use your personally identifiable information.

This Privacy Policy applies to your access to and use of MediaFeed’s websites, including www.mediafeed.org and www.mediafeed.us (collectively, the “Website”).

By using the Website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect three basic types of information to provide and improve our services:

A. Information You Give Us

We receive and store information you enter on our Website or provide to us in any other way. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (for example, if you sign up for a newsletter, submit a comment, or apply for a job).

B. Information We Automatically Collect

When you interact with our Website, we automatically collect certain device and connection information. This includes:

• Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral URLs, and interaction with ads.
• Affiliate & Advertising Data: When you click on links to third-party products or services on our Site, a cookie or pixel may be placed on your device to track your interaction for commission purposes.

C. Information From Other Sources

We may supplement the information we collect with data from third parties or offline sources to verify accuracy and enhance our records.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Provide requested content and services.
2. Personalize your experience and the advertisements you see.
3. Communicate with you regarding inquiries, newsletters, or special events.
4. Optimize and improve the Website’s performance and security.
5. Detect and prevent fraud or illegal activities.
6. Perform statistical and marketing analysis.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information for monetary value. However, we may disclose information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Business Transfers: If Amalgamated Unlimited, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
• Advertising Partners: We may share non-identifiable, aggregate, or cookie-based data with advertisers and affiliate partners to provide relevant ads and track commissions.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses “cookies” (small text files) and similar technologies to manage preferences, analyze trends, and track affiliate commissions.

• Affiliate Tracking: We participate in affiliate marketing programs. If you click on a link to a product, a tracking cookie allows us to earn a commission on subsequent purchases. This comes at no extra cost to you.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This service collects information such as your IP address and pages visited. You can learn more about how Google uses data here and opt-out here.
• Your Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

5. Children’s Privacy (Users Under 16)

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our records.

6. International Users

If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

European & UK Users:

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, please review our [GDPR Privacy Rights Page] to understand your specific rights regarding data access, erasure, and portability.

7. United States Regional Privacy Rights (New Jersey, California, & Others)

Depending on your state of residence—including New Jersey (under the New Jersey Data Protection Act, effective Jan 15, 2025) and California (under the CCPA/CPRA)—you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Know & Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and request a copy of that data.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete personal data you have provided to us, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: We may allow third-party advertising networks and affiliate partners to collect data via cookies. Under NJ and CA law, this may be considered “targeted advertising” or “sharing.” You have the right to opt-out of this processing.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To submit a request, please contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your request using the email address associated with your account or inquiry.

8. Opting-Out of Marketing

You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email. Please note that you cannot opt-out of essential service-related communications.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Amalgamated Unlimited, LLC, New Jersey, USA.