Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, subscribe to a publication, fill out a form, or contact us. This may include: • Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number, mailing address • Payment information: billing address and payment card details (processed securely by our payment processors; we do not store full card numbers) • Account credentials: username and password • Communications: messages, feedback, and correspondence you send us • User-generated content: articles, comments, or submissions you provide We also collect information automatically when you use our website, including: • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring URLs • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers • Location data: general geographic location derived from IP address • Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in the Cookies & Tracking section below

ACE Digital Media Group uses the information we collect to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our publications and services • Process subscriptions, purchases, and payments • Send editorial newsletters, product updates, and promotional communications (with your consent where required) • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support • Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content • Analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our content • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use • Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on acedigitalmediagroup.com. These technologies help us: • Keep you logged in to your account • Remember your preferences and settings • Understand how visitors use our site • Measure the performance of our content and advertising • Deliver targeted advertising through third-party partners Types of cookies we use: • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics) • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. We also honor Do Not Track signals where applicable.

We work with third-party service providers who may access your information to help us operate our business. These include: • Payment processors: Stripe and other payment services for subscription and purchase processing • Analytics providers: Google Analytics and similar services for site usage analysis • Email service providers: For sending newsletters and transactional emails • Advertising networks: For serving targeted advertisements • Cloud hosting providers: For storing and serving our content and data • Social media platforms: For social sharing and login functionality These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and in accordance with applicable law. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances: • With your consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information • Service providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf (as described above) • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets • Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority • Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ACE Digital Media Group, our users, or the public • Aggregated data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information: • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email • Data portability: Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible • Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your information in certain circumstances To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

ACE Digital Media Group's website and publications are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your continued use of acedigitalmediagroup.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: ACE Digital Media Group Austin, TX Email: [email protected] Phone: (512) 764-5159 We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.