Privacy

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

Spread Digital respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with Spread Digital through our website, forms, events, publications, or communications:

• Personal identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Subscription, advertising, contribution, or donation information

• Communication preferences, including SMS opt-in consent

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and operate our programs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide subscriptions, publications, and editorial content

• Communicate about events, advertising opportunities, story submissions, and funding initiatives

• Send transactional or informational messages, including SMS messages when you have opted in

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer or editorial support

• Improve our website, services, and communications

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. SMS Opt-In & Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Spread Digital, we may send you:

• Editorial updates and publication announcements

• Event or reunion information

• Transactional messages related to subscriptions, advertising, contributions, or donations

Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You may reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or participation.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Spread Digital uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Improve functionality and user experience

• Analyze traffic and engagement

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Security & Handling

We take commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties except:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, communications, or fundraising platforms (such as SMS providers or payment or donation processors)

• When required by law or legal process

Mobile Information Sharing

Mobile information, including phone numbers and SMS consent, will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our communications (such as SMS delivery platforms or fundraising processors), solely for the purpose of providing services on our behalf and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

7. User Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates to your information

• Withdraw consent for communications, including SMS

• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational requirements

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

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by Spread Digital. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us at:

Spread Digital – [email protected]