The Critics Choice Association (“CCA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through CriticsChoice.com, our affiliated websites, and our online services (collectively, the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

• Contact us
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Register for events
• Apply for membership
• Create a member account
• Submit award entries or forms
• Purchase merchandise or event tickets
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Company or organization
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Username and password for member accounts
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referral website
• General geographic location
• Website usage statistics

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve our website
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide member services
• Manage event registrations
• Send newsletters and announcements
• Process purchases and payments
• Administer awards programs
• Improve website performance
• Analyze website traffic
• Detect fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

We may also use aggregated or anonymized information for reporting and analytics.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing lists or provide your email address, we may send:

• Newsletters
• Award announcements
• Event information
• Membership updates
• Promotional communications

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Keep members logged in
• Measure website performance
• Understand visitor behavior
• Improve user experience
• Support advertising and marketing efforts

Some third-party services we use may also place cookies on your device.

You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate portions of our website and services, including providers for:

• Website hosting
• Email communications
• Payment processing
• Analytics
• Customer support
• Social media integrations
• Video hosting
• Advertising

Examples may include Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Stripe, Vimeo, YouTube, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), X, LinkedIn, and similar providers.

These providers have their own privacy policies governing their handling of personal information.

6. Embedded Content

Pages on our Site may include embedded videos, social media posts, podcasts, or other content from third-party websites.

Embedded content behaves as if you visited those third-party websites directly and may collect information according to their own privacy practices.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

• With trusted vendors that help operate our website
• With payment processors to complete transactions
• When required by law
• To protect our legal rights
• During a business restructuring, merger, or acquisition

Any sharing is limited to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

8. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain membership records
• Fulfill contractual obligations
• Comply with legal requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized where practical.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Know what information we collect
• Request access to your information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Request a copy of your personal information
• Opt out of certain data sharing or targeted advertising where applicable

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

We will verify your request before responding where required by law.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

California residents may request information regarding the categories of personal information collected, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom information may be shared.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. International Visitors

Our website is operated from the United States.

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Critics Choice Association
9255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1100
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Email: info@criticschoice.com

For general inquiries, please visit our Contact page.