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  • Privacy Policy

    Privacy Policy for STNR Media LLC and Affiliated Entities

    Effective Date: May 3, 2025
    Last Updated: May 3, 2025

    This Privacy Policy describes how STNR Media LLC, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and branded entities (collectively, “STNR Media”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collect, use, share, and protect your personal information across all of our websites, apps, digital properties, products, and services, including but not limited to Lifted AI, STNRLinks, STNR Games, The GreenLight District, and The Vested Shopper.

    We are committed to protecting your privacy and upholding the standards set by:

    • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)
    • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU & UK)
    • Other applicable international laws

    By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

    1. Scope

    This policy applies to personal data we collect from:

    • Website visitors
    • App users
    • Event attendees
    • Email subscribers
    • Customers and clients
    • Social media participants
    • Independent contractors and partners

    2. Information We Collect

    A. Information You Provide

    • Full name, email address, phone number
    • Mailing/billing address
    • Username or handle
    • Social media links or tags
    • Payment or banking information (processed securely via Stripe/PayPal)
    • Event registrations and contest entries
    • Customer service communications
    • Uploaded content or reviews

    B. Automatically Collected Information

    • IP address, browser, and device information
    • Geolocation (when allowed)
    • Cookies, session tracking, and analytics IDs
    • Interaction logs and engagement metrics

    C. Information from Third Parties

    • Social media platforms
    • Payment processors
    • Event ticketing systems
    • Advertising and analytics networks

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal information for:

    • Providing and improving services
    • Processing payments and transactions
    • Customizing experiences and content
    • Sending emails, event updates, and newsletters
    • Analytics and performance reporting
    • Advertising and remarketing (based on your preferences)
    • Legal compliance and fraud prevention

    4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK)

    Under the GDPR, we only process your data when we have a legal basis:

    • Consent: You’ve given explicit permission (e.g. email opt-in)
    • Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract you’re part of
    • Legal Obligation: Required by applicable law
    • Legitimate Interests: Our business interest does not override your privacy rights

    5. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

    • Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email services)
    • Affiliated brands under STNR Media (for cross-promotion or customer service)
    • Law enforcement or regulators when required
    • Business partners involved in joint offerings
    • Successors in case of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

    6. International Data Transfers

    STNR Media is based in the United States, but our websites and site storage is internationally hosted. For users in the EU/UK, we rely on:

    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
    • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
    • Other lawful data transfer mechanisms

    7. California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

    California residents have the right to:

    • Know what personal data we collect and why
    • Request access to their personal data
    • Request deletion or correction of personal data
    • Opt-out of data sharing or automated profiling
    • Limit use of sensitive personal information

    To exercise your rights, email: privacy@stnrmedia.com
    We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

    8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)

    Residents of the EU/UK have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete their data
    • Object to or restrict data processing
    • Withdraw consent at any time
    • Request data portability (export of your data)
    • Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

    9. Children’s Privacy

    Our site is 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware we’ve collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

    10. Cookies and Tracking

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Analyze site traffic and performance
    • Deliver personalized ads
    • Remember your preferences

    You can modify cookie preferences via your browser settings or use industry opt-out tools such as YourAdChoices or EDAA.

    11. Data Security

    We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and stay alert to phishing or social engineering attacks.

    12. Data Retention

    We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

    • To fulfill our purposes described here
    • As required by law (e.g., tax or accounting rules)
    • Until you ask us to delete it

    13. Your Choices

    You can:

    • Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
    • Disable cookies in your browser
    • Adjust tracking permissions in your app/device settings
    • Contact us to update or delete your personal data

    14. Automated Decision-Making

    We do not use your personal data for fully automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects.

    15. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. If changes are significant, we will notify you through email or website banners.