Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FoxDog Media ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our network of over 110 websites and digital publications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information when you subscribe to newsletters
• Comments and feedback you post on our websites
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Account registration information if applicable

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our websites, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our websites
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services
• Understand and analyze how you use our websites
• Develop new features and functionality
• Communicate with you, including customer service and updates
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our websites and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our websites.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website operation
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our websites
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5. Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, including:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics to analyze website usage
• Advertising Networks: To display relevant advertisements
• Hosting Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS) for website hosting
• Content Delivery Networks: To improve website performance

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our websites
• To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent for specific purposes
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our websites are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, disclosed, or sold. California residents may request this information by contacting us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our websites, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

14. Specific Site Information

This Privacy Policy applies to all FoxDog Media properties, including but not limited to:

Aircraft Insider, Certified UAS Pilots, Cycling Spotlight, Full Roast Coffee, DODCAC, and over 105 other specialized publications across aviation, cycling, maritime, woodworking, collectibles, food and beverage, technology, and lifestyle topics.