Privacy Policy

American Business Media LLC
Last updated: February 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how American Business Media LLC (“American Business Media,” “AmBiz,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you interact with our websites, brands, publications, newsletters, events, advertising and sponsorship offerings, lead generation programs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It also explains your rights and choices regarding your information.

By using the Services, submitting information to us, registering for an event, subscribing to communications, purchasing advertising, or otherwise engaging with American Business Media LLC, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1) Scope and Definitions

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

• our websites and online properties (including brand sites and event sites we operate)
• event registrations and attendance
• advertising, sponsorship, exhibitor, and lead-generation programs
• newsletters, email campaigns, webinars, and digital communications
• sales, marketing, customer support, and business development interactions

Definitions

• Company: American Business Media LLC, 88 Hopmeadow St, Weatogue, CT 06089, United States.
• You: an individual or entity interacting with the Services.
• Personal Information / Personal Data: information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
• Usage Data: information collected automatically when you use the Services.
• Service Providers: third parties that process information on our behalf (e.g., CRM, email platforms, payment processors, analytics, hosting).

2) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide

We may collect Personal Information such as:

• Name, job title, employer/company
• Email address
• Phone number (including mobile number)
• Mailing/billing address
• Account credentials (if applicable)
• Event registration details (including preferences you submit)
• Advertising/marketing purchase details and order information
• Communications and inquiry content (emails, forms, call notes)

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit our websites or interact with emails/digital content, we may collect:

• IP address, browser and device information, operating system
• Device identifiers and approximate location (derived from IP)
• Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referring URLs
• Email engagement data (e.g., opens/clicks), where permitted by law

C. Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

• business partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and co-hosts
• marketing/advertising partners and analytics providers
• publicly available business sources
• social media platforms when you interact with our pages or ads

3) How We Use Information

We may use Personal Information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Services
• Process registrations, orders, payments, and fulfill contracts
• Deliver events, programs, content, and attendee services
• Provide customer support and respond to requests
• Maintain business records and internal operations
• Monitor and analyze usage and campaign performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Maintain our CRM/marketing databases and manage business relationships
• Send newsletters, event updates, and promotional communications
• Contact you regarding products, services, advertising, sponsorship, exhibiting, or partnership opportunities

4) Marketing Communications (Email, Phone, and SMS/Text)

If you provide your contact information to us (for example, by registering for an event, requesting information, downloading content, purchasing advertising, or otherwise engaging with us), you understand that:

• we may add your information to our CRM/marketing databases; and
• we may contact you via email, telephone, and SMS/text message where permitted by law and consistent with any required consent.

Your choices

• Email: You can opt out using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• SMS/Text: Where applicable, you can opt out by replying STOP.
• Sales outreach: You can request suppression by contacting info@ambizmedia.com.

Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send non-marketing communications (e.g., transactional messages, confirmations, security notices, or event operational updates).

5) How We Share Information

We may disclose Personal Information as follows:

A. Service Providers

We share information with vendors who provide services such as:

• payment processing
• CRM and marketing tools
• website hosting and IT services
• analytics and measurement
• event registration and badge systems

These providers are authorized to use Personal Information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. Sponsors, exhibitors, and partners (events and lead-gen)

For certain events and lead-generation programs, we may share registration or lead information with sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for legitimate business purposes such as follow-up and relationship-building. In some cases, these parties may collect information directly from you (e.g., badge scans, raffles, QR codes); their use is governed by their own privacy practices.

C. Business transfers

Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.

D. Legal and safety

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, security, and integrity of the Company, our users, and the public.

6) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, beacons) to:

• enable core site functionality
• remember preferences
• understand website traffic and engagement
• measure and improve marketing performance
• support advertising attribution and analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the Services may not function properly.

7) Analytics and Advertising

We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand how visitors use our websites. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions.

We may also use advertising and measurement tools to assess campaign effectiveness and, where applicable, support interest-based advertising. Your choices may be available through cookie tools, browser settings, and industry opt-out mechanisms depending on your region.

8) Data Retention

We retain Personal Information as long as reasonably necessary to:

• deliver Services and maintain business relationships
• comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations
• resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• support legitimate business operations

9) International Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where we or our Service Providers operate. Data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take reasonable steps to protect information consistent with this Policy.

10) Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or limit how we process your Personal Information.

A. GDPR (EEA/UK residents)

You may have rights to:

• access your Personal Data
• request correction or deletion
• object to processing (including direct marketing)
• request portability
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

B. California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to:

• know what Personal Information is collected and disclosed
• request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
• opt out of “sale” or “sharing” (as defined by law)
• non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise rights, contact us at info@ambizmedia.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

12) Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

13) Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing information.

14) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date and are effective upon posting unless otherwise stated.

15) Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

American Business Media, LLC
info@ambizmedia.com
(860) 719-1991

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