Effective Date: 10/16/2025
General
Draper Media understands that your privacy is important and is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data collected from you when you use Draper Media–owned websites, widgets, tools, features, content (including videos and images), and services that we may offer in any format (collectively, this or our “Service”). Please read this policy carefully.
By submitting your personal data to us through our Service, you consent to our collection, use, processing, sharing, storage, security, retention, and access as described in this Privacy Policy.
Please refer to our Terms of Use (“Terms”) for additional information about this Service.
No Children Under 13
This Service is not directed at or intended for use by children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through this Service. Please review our Terms for additional information.
Users Outside the United States
This Service is intended for users located within the United States. If you are located in another region with data protection laws that differ from U.S. law, please note that your personal data submitted through this Service and transferred to the United States may not have the same legal protections as in your jurisdiction.
Information We Collect Directly from You and How We Use It
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through this Service — for example, by creating an account, entering promotions or sweepstakes, signing up for emails, commenting on stories, or submitting inquiries or feedback.
Data collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Physical address
- Phone number
- Zip code
- Comments or submissions
We use this information to:
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Deliver localized content, such as news, weather, or alerts
- Send promotional materials, newsletters, or special offers
- Analyze site usage to improve our Service
- Personalize user experiences and advertising content
You may opt out of promotional emails by following the “unsubscribe” instructions included in those emails.
We may also collect and process information about your location using IP addresses, GPS, and other location-based technologies to deliver localized content. You can adjust your device or browser settings to manage location data collection.
Information We Collect through Cookies and Tracking
When you use our Service, Draper Media and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain data through cookies, beacons, and similar tracking technologies. This information may include:
- IP addresses
- Browser and operating system information
- Device identifiers
- Referring URLs
- Usage and interaction data
We use these technologies to:
- Diagnose server or performance issues
- Measure site traffic and engagement
- Determine which features and stories are most popular
- Personalize advertising and promotional messaging
- Track the effectiveness of campaigns and content
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact functionality.
We may also use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Service. These companies may use aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about your visits to this and other websites to deliver ads of interest. To learn more, visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
How We Share Information
Draper Media may share your personal information in the following situations:
- Public Submissions: Comments or content you post on our sites may be publicly visible.
- Service Providers: We share information with third parties that assist us in operating, maintaining, or marketing our Services, including web hosting, analytics, and email fulfillment.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose data when required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
We do not sell your personal information.
Do-Not-Track Disclosure
Our Services do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers or devices.
Analytics
We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather statistical data about how our Service is used. These tools use cookies recognized by their providers when you visit other websites.
Learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Service may contain links to external websites. Draper Media is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any site they visit.
Security of Personal Information
We employ standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. However, no method of transmitting or storing information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
If you believe your information may have been compromised, please contact us at [email protected].
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal data collected through the Service as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, or compliance purposes, or as required by law. Draper Media reserves the right to delete or destroy information at its discretion.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, a notice will be posted on our website, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our Service after an update constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
