This Privacy Policy explains how EMD (“EMD,” “we,” or “us”), operated by Red Advisor LLC, collects, uses and protects information when you visit emdnews.com or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Account information: name, email address, username and password when you create an account. Passwords are stored securely and never in plain text.
- Payment information: when you subscribe to EMD Pro, payment is processed by Stripe. EMD does not receive or store your full card number; Stripe handles payment data directly.
- Content you submit: articles, listings, images and other content you post if you are a contributing writer or agent.
- Usage data: pages visited, articles read and general site interaction, including a cookie used to track free-article limits for our metered paywall.
- Communications: messages you send us, including through the Contact Agent form on listing pages.
2. How We Use Information
- To provide and maintain your account and subscription.
- To process payments through Stripe.
- To send newsletters and service-related emails, such as billing notices, that you have opted into.
- To connect readers with agents through listing inquiry forms.
- To improve the site and understand how content is used.
- To prevent fraud and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
4. Third-Party Services
We share information with the following third parties as necessary to operate the site:
- Stripe for EMD Pro subscription payment processing.
- Our email service provider for newsletter delivery.
- Our hosting provider to operate the website.
- Google advertising services to deliver and measure advertising when ads are enabled.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, or to opt out of certain data uses. California residents have specific rights under the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, use our Contact page.
6. Data Retention
We retain account and payment information for as long as your account is active, and as needed to comply with legal and tax obligations after cancellation.
7. Children’s Privacy
EMD is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last updated date.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted through the EMD News Contact page.