Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

The Showbiz Journal respects the privacy of our readers, contributors, partners and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how The Showbiz Journal, a Publisher LLC publication (“The Showbiz Journal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), may collect, use, disclose and protect information when you visit thes howbizjournal.com, subscribe to our newsletters, interact with our content, submit information to us, create an account, communicate with our team or otherwise use our services.

By using The Showbiz Journal, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

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

Name
Email address
Account or profile information
Newsletter preferences
Information submitted through contact, story submission, advertising or other forms
Comments, correspondence and feedback
Information included in contest, promotion, survey or event participation
Communications with our editorial, advertising or business teams

We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring and exit pages
Pages and articles viewed
Approximate geographic location derived from an IP address
Date and time of visits
Interaction with advertisements, links and website features
Cookie identifiers and similar device identifiers

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

Provide, maintain and improve The Showbiz Journal and its services.
Personalize content and understand reader interests.
Deliver newsletters, alerts and other communications requested by users.
Respond to questions, pitches, corrections, privacy requests and other inquiries.
Analyze readership, website performance and traffic patterns.
Measure the effectiveness of content, marketing and advertising.
Protect our website, users and systems from fraud, abuse, unauthorized access and security threats.
Administer accounts, promotions, surveys or other site features.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
Develop new editorial, audience and commercial products.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Showbiz Journal and certain service providers may use cookies, pixels, local storage, tags and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand traffic, measure content performance and support advertising.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Others may be used for analytics, personalization or advertising.

Where required by applicable law, users may be given the ability to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies through our cookie preference tools.

For additional information, please review our Cookie Preferences page.

Analytics, Advertising and Third-Party Services

We may work with analytics providers, advertising companies, content platforms, newsletter services, hosting providers, security services and other technology partners.

These companies may receive or collect information about your device or interaction with our website in order to provide their services.

Certain advertising or analytics activities may be considered a “sale,” “sharing” or use of personal information for targeted advertising under some privacy laws, even when we do not receive money directly in exchange for personal information.

Where required by applicable law, we provide eligible users with mechanisms to opt out of these practices.eading Text Here

Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain links through which The Showbiz Journal may earn a commission or other compensation when readers make a purchase or complete another qualifying action.

Affiliate relationships do not change the price paid by the reader unless expressly stated.

For additional information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to a newsletter or other promotional communication, we may use your email address to send the requested communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
Certain non-promotional communications, such as account, security or service-related notices, may still be sent when necessary.

Editorial Communications and Story Submissions

Information provided through pitches, tips, interview requests, story submissions or other editorial communications may be reviewed and retained by members of our editorial team.
Submitting information does not guarantee publication, coverage or a response.
If you wish to communicate confidentially with our editorial team, please make that request clear before providing sensitive or confidential information.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information:

To service providers performing services on our behalf.
To advertising, analytics and technology partners as described in this Policy.
When required to comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order or governmental request.
When we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, safety or security of The Showbiz Journal, Publisher LLC, our readers or others.
As part of a merger, financing, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets or similar business transaction.
With your consent or at your direction.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to request:

Access to certain personal information.
Correction of inaccurate information.
Deletion of certain information.
Information about how personal information is collected, used or disclosed.
Opt-out of certain sales, sharing or targeted advertising practices.
Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
Non-discriminatory treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights.
To submit a privacy request, contact us through our Contact page or at [email protected]
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Children’s Privacy

The Showbiz Journal is a general-audience publication and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review and address the matter.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, meet legal and operational requirements, resolve disputes, maintain security and enforce agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures intended to protect personal information.

However, no website, network, storage system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

International Visitors

The Showbiz Journal is operated from the United States.

If you access our services from another country, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Third-Party Websites

Our articles and pages frequently link to external websites, social networks, streaming platforms, retailers, studios and other third parties.

The Showbiz Journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services, technology or legal obligations change.

When material changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date on this page and provide additional notice when appropriate.

Contact Us

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be submitted through our Contact page or sent to:

The Showbiz Journal
A Publisher LLC publication
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 8 The Green Ste A, Dover, DE 19901