PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 20, 2025

Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Independent Media Initiative, Inc. (“IMI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website www.theimi.co (the “Site”) and when you interact with us in other ways.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide to Us Directly

Contact information (such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address) when you sign up for newsletters, register for events, or make donations.
Payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment processors) when you make a donation or purchase event tickets.
Any information you voluntarily submit through forms, surveys, or correspondence with us.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Pages you visit, time spent on our Site, and referring websites.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

Providing and improving our programs, events, and services.
Processing donations, ticket purchases, and registrations.
Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent where required by law).
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
Conducting research and analytics to better understand our audience.
Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Improve functionality and user experience.
Measure website traffic and performance.
Deliver relevant content.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers who help us operate our website, process payments, send emails, or provide other services.
Event Partners only when necessary for event registration or access.
Legal and Safety Disclosures when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure the safety of our staff, visitors, and partners.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your Choices

You may:

Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link provided in our communications.
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@theimi.co.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at: Independent Media Initiative, Inc.

Email: info@theimi.co

Mail: 3908 Avenue B, Unit 115, Austin, TX 78751

Phone: 512-270-1582