Effective Date: February 9, 2026
State of Streaming operates stateofstreaming.com and related digital properties. This policy describes what personal information is collected, how it's used, when it's shared, and your rights regarding your data. It applies to all Site visitors and users.
We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time, posting updates with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site means you accept any changes.
Through cookies and tracking technologies:
Information may be received from analytics providers, advertising networks, and public sources, then combined with directly collected information.
Processing occurs when:
Personal information is used for:
State of Streaming will not use information for materially different purposes without notice and, where required, your consent.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing. Information may be shared only in these circumstances:
Third-party vendors perform functions like hosting, email delivery, analytics, and security. They are contractually bound to use information solely for providing services and must maintain confidentiality and security.
Third-party networks may collect activity information through cookies for targeted advertising and performance measurement, governed by their own privacy policies (see Cookie Policy for opt-out options).
Information may be disclosed to comply with law, enforce agreements, investigate illegal activities or fraud, or protect State of Streaming, users, or public safety.
In mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, or asset sales, personal information may transfer. We will direct transferees to use information consistently with this policy and provide notice before material changes.
Information may be shared for other purposes with your explicit consent.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law. Retention periods consider information sensitivity, processing purposes, unauthorized use risks, and legal requirements.
After retention periods expire, information is securely deleted or anonymized unless further retention is legally required.
State of Streaming implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards including encryption, access controls, and security assessments.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. While we use commercially reasonable protection, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Information transmission is at your own risk.
Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Contact us (Section 13) to exercise these rights. Responses will meet applicable legal timeframes. Additional verification information may be requested.
Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking unsubscribe links or contacting us directly. Non-promotional communications about accounts or legal matters may continue.
Manage cookie preferences through browser settings or mechanisms described in the Cookie Policy.
California residents have these rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act:
Submit verifiable requests to the address in Section 13. Authorized agents may submit on your behalf with verification. We respond within forty-five (45) days, extendable by another forty-five (45) days if reasonably necessary.
EEA, UK, and Swiss residents have the rights listed in Section 8.1, guaranteed by the General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, and implementing legislation.
You may lodge complaints with local supervisory authorities if processing violates data protection law.
International Data Transfers: Personal information may transfer to, be stored in, and processed in the United States or countries outside EEA/UK/Switzerland with potentially lower data protection. Appropriate safeguards like standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission will protect information per this policy and applicable law.
The Site is not directed at, marketed to, or intended for individuals under sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain information from anyone under sixteen. If we become aware of collecting information from a child under sixteen without parental consent verification, we will promptly delete the information. Contact us immediately (Section 13) if you believe a child under sixteen provided information.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services not owned or controlled by State of Streaming. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party privacy practices, content, or policies.
Review third-party privacy policies before visiting or using their services. Link inclusion does not imply endorsement.
For questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, data practices, or personal information, contact:
State of Streaming
Email: news@stateofstreaming.com
Website: stateofstreaming.com
We will respond to legitimate inquiries within reasonable timeframes and per applicable law.
If any provision is found unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated minimally so this Privacy Policy otherwise remains fully enforceable.
This Privacy Policy and disputes arising from it or the Site are governed by United States law and the state where State of Streaming primarily operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.