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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 19, 2026

1. Introduction

EMW Technologies, LLC, operating through the EMWNews brand (“EMWNews,” “EMW,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, press release submission system, distribution services, and related features (collectively, the “Service”). EMW Technologies, LLC is the technology and federal-contracting company behind EMW’s business visibility platforms, including AI Report™ and the EMW Business Visibility Platform™. The company develops and operates technology designed to help businesses and organizations be found, understood, trusted, and chosen in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. Applicable intellectual property is owned by EMW MEDIA Trust and licensed to EMW Technologies, LLC. The ownership of applicable intellectual property by EMW MEDIA Trust does not affect the privacy practices described in this Privacy Policy. EMW Technologies, LLC is responsible for operating the Service and for the privacy practices described in this Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company/organization name, website URL, billing address, and payment information when you create an account or submit a press release. Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers.
Press Release Content: All content you submit, including headlines, body text, images, videos, keywords, and any other materials.
Usage and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookies section below).
Communications: Records of your communications with us, including support requests and feedback.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Service, including processing press release submissions and distributions.
To perform editorial review, quality checks, and content moderation.
To process payments and manage your account.
To communicate with you about your submissions, account status, service updates, and promotional offers (you may opt out of marketing communications).
To improve our website, services, and user experience.
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and violations of our Terms of Service.
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
To syndicate, distribute, and archive your press releases as part of the Service.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and to improve your experience on our site. These technologies help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, email delivery services). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Distribution and Syndication: Press release content you submit may be distributed to news outlets, aggregators, search engines, and other third-party platforms as part of our distribution services.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights of others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share information when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Published press releases and associated content are retained permanently as part of our archival record, consistent with our Terms of Service, and subject to applicable law. Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. Please note the following important limitations:

Requests to delete published press releases are subject to our No Deletions and Permanent Record policy as described in our Terms of Service and applicable law. Once published, content generally cannot be removed from our permanent record or from third-party sites where it has already been distributed.
You may request access to or correction of your personal account information by contacting us.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.

8. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have rights under applicable state privacy laws. These rights vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to legal exceptions. Depending on your state of residence, your rights may include:

The right to request access to personal information we maintain about you;
The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information;
The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational exceptions;
The right to obtain a portable copy of certain personal information;
The right to opt out of certain forms of targeted advertising, sale, or sharing when legally applicable;
The right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information when legally applicable; and
The right to appeal a denial of a privacy request when applicable law provides that right.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to exceptions under applicable law. We may verify your identity and authority before processing a request. Authorized agents may be required to provide proof of authorization. We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right. To submit a privacy request, please contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 14 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

EMW Technologies, LLC is based in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States and in other countries where our service providers, distribution partners, or technology providers operate. Those countries may have data-protection laws that differ from the laws in your country of residence. Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

11. Security

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

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: EMW Technologies, LLC United States [INSERT COMPLETE U.S. BUSINESS OR PRIVACY-NOTICE ADDRESS] Email: [email protected] Support Portal: https://emwnews.com/contact/ By using the EMWNews Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.