Privacy Polacy

Welcome to Tampa Bay Developer. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the information we collect when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, listen to our podcast, or engage with us on social media platforms.

Tampa Bay Developer is a multi-platform local media brand covering business, development, culture, sports, and politics in the Tampa Bay area. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter via Substack, contact us through our website or social media, participate in surveys or promotions, submit comments or feedback, or sign up for events or services we offer.

This information may include your name, email address, location, and any other details you choose to share with us.

When you access our website or digital platforms, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address and general location, browser type and device information, pages visited and time spent on our site, referring website or source, and interaction data such as clicks, scrolls, and video views.

When you interact with us on platforms such as Instagram (@tampabaydeveloper, @developerpodcast, @tampabayreport), Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, or Spotify, those platforms may share certain information with us in accordance with their privacy policies and your privacy settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver and improve our content and services, send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to, respond to your inquiries and communications, analyze audience demographics and engagement patterns, personalize your experience with our content, communicate about sponsorships, partnerships, or promotional opportunities, and comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and improve our platforms. These include Substack for newsletter distribution, Spotify for podcast hosting, social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, and analytics providers to understand our audience. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our platforms, sponsors or partners with your consent, and legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights. We may also share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, opt out of marketing communications, and object to or restrict certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.