Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 9, 2026
Last updated: February 9, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

State of Streaming ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at stateofstreaming.com, including all subdomains, associated content, and related digital properties (collectively, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which such information is used, the circumstances under which it may be disclosed to third parties, and the rights and choices available to you regarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, subscribers, and others who access or interact with the Site in any capacity ("you" or "your"). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any provision of this Privacy Policy, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date" and, where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain your consent. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

2. Categories of Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name, email address, and any other contact details provided when subscribing to newsletters, mailing lists, or other communications
  • Information submitted through contact forms, surveys, feedback mechanisms, or direct correspondence with us via email or other channels
  • Any content, comments, or materials you submit to the Site
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in the course of your interactions with us

2.2.Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, log files, and other tracking technologies, including but not limited to:

  • Device and Technical Information — Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device type and identifiers, screen resolution, language preferences, and time zone settings
  • Usage and Behavioral Data — Pages viewed, date and time of access, duration of visit, referring and exit URLs, click-through data, navigation paths, scroll depth, and other interactions with the Site
  • Approximate Geolocation Data — General geographic location inferred from your IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation data)
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies — Information collected via cookies, local storage, and analogous technologies as described in our Cookie Policy, which is incorporated into this Privacy Policy by reference

2.3.Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including analytics providers, advertising networks, and publicly available sources, which we may combine with information we collect directly. Any such information will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK, and Swiss Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area ("EEA"), United Kingdom ("UK"), or Switzerland, we process your personal information only when we have a valid legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent — Where you have provided explicit, informed, and freely given consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter). You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
  • Legitimate Interests — Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include operating, maintaining, and improving the Site; analyzing readership and engagement; and communicating with you about our content and services.
  • Legal Obligation — Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
  • Contractual Necessity — Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site and its content
  • To deliver newsletters, editorial updates, and other communications to which you have subscribed or consented
  • To analyze Site traffic, readership patterns, and user engagement for the purpose of improving our editorial strategy and user experience
  • To respond to your inquiries, requests, and correspondence
  • To detect, investigate, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, security incidents, and other potentially prohibited or illegal activities
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and enforceable governmental requests
  • To enforce our terms of service, policies, and legal agreements
  • To protect the rights, property, safety, or security of State of Streaming, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law
  • For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing you with notice and, where required by applicable law, obtaining your consent.

5. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share or disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1.Service Providers

We engage third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers who perform functions on our behalf, including but not limited to website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and security services. These providers are contractually bound to use your personal information solely for the purposes of providing their services to us and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose. We require all service providers to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

5.2.Advertising and Analytics Partners

Third-party advertising networks and analytics providers may collect information about your activity on the Site through cookies and similar technologies for purposes of delivering targeted advertising and measuring advertising performance. Such collection and use is governed by the respective third party's own privacy policy. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for information on how to manage your preferences and opt out.

5.3.Legal Compliance and Protection of Rights

We may disclose your personal information where we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to: (a) comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental or regulatory request; (b) enforce our terms of service, policies, or other agreements; (c) investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities, fraud, or threats to the physical safety of any person; or (d) protect the rights, property, or safety of State of Streaming, our users, or the public.

5.4.Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, dissolution, sale of all or a portion of our assets, or other similar corporate transaction, your personal information may be among the assets transferred. In such event, we will use reasonable efforts to direct the transferee to use your personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy, and we will post notice on the Site or notify you by email (if we have your email address) prior to any material change in the treatment of your personal information.

5.5.With Your Consent

We may share your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit, informed consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described in this Privacy Policy, or as required or permitted by applicable law. In determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, the purposes for which it is processed, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Subscriber Information — Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, plus a reasonable administrative period to process your request.
  • Automatically Collected Data — Retained in accordance with the standard retention schedules of our analytics and service providers, and in no event longer than is necessary for the purposes described herein.
  • Correspondence — Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information, unless further retention is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, destruction, loss, or misuse. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no method of transmission over the internet and no method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, and any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for the circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures on the Site.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1.General Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access — Request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and obtain a copy of such information
  • Correction — Request correction or rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Deletion — Request erasure of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions and retention obligations
  • Restriction — Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Data Portability — Request receipt of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
  • Objection — Object to the processing of your personal information on grounds relating to your particular situation
  • Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, withdraw such consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 13. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

8.2.Opt-Out of Communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even after unsubscribing, we may continue to send you non-promotional communications, such as those related to the administration of your account or legal matters.

8.3.Cookie Preferences

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the opt-out mechanisms described in our Cookie Policy.

9. California Residents — Your Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of the State of California, you are entitled to the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, "CCPA"):

  • Right to Know — You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which such information was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share such information.
  • Right to Delete — You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.
  • Right to Correct — You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing — We do not sell your personal information, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes within the meaning of the CCPA. Should this practice change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on the Site.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us at the address provided in Section

13. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, subject to verification. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within forty-five (45) days of receipt, as required by applicable law, and may extend this period by an additional forty-five (45) days where reasonably necessary.

10. European Visitors — Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you are entitled to the rights set forth in Section 8.1 above, as guaranteed by the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), the UK GDPR, and applicable local implementing legislation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection law. A list of EEA supervisory authorities is available at:

https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en. The UK supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.

International Data Transfers — Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries outside of the EEA, UK, or Switzerland that may not provide an equivalent level of data protection. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms, to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at, marketed to, or intended for use by individuals under the age of sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from anyone under the age of sixteen. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under sixteen without verification of parental consent, we will take commercially reasonable steps to delete such information from our records promptly. If you believe that a child under sixteen has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address provided in Section 13.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to, or integrations with, third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Site. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy practices, content, or policies of any third-party sites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit or services you use. Inclusion of any link on the Site does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or service.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your personal information, please contact us at:

State of Streaming Email: news@stateofstreaming.com Website: stateofstreaming.com

We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which State of Streaming primarily operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.