Effective Date: November 10, 2026
Website: https://hmgthenetwork.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Network, branded as THE NET, an entertainment network operated under Hatten Media Group (HMG).
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website, subscribe to our communications, interact with our content, or contact us.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding personal information collected through hmgthenetwork.com and related services operated by The Network.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Information you provide: Your name, email address, and information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or show inquiries.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and website usage data.
- Communication information: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and correspondence you send us.
- Subscription information: Your email preferences and subscription status.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Information collected through cookies, analytics tools, and embedded third-party content, where enabled.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary and specifically requested.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- Send newsletters and updates when you subscribe.
- Respond to questions, inquiries, and show pitches.
- Understand website traffic and audience engagement.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Manage content, partnerships, and business communications.
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
We do not send promotional emails without an appropriate legal basis, such as your consent where required.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, understand site performance, and improve the visitor experience.
Some third-party services, including embedded video players, audio players, and analytics providers, may also use cookies or collect information when their content loads.
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before using nonessential cookies.
5. Third-Party Content and Services
The Network may feature embedded content from third-party platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and other podcast or video services.
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Their practices are not controlled by The Network.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they use.
6. How We Share Information
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, distribute communications, host content, analyze performance, or maintain security.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or as part of a legitimate business transaction.
We do not sell personal information for money. Certain advertising or analytics practices, if introduced, may qualify as a sale or sharing under applicable privacy laws. We will provide required disclosures and choices if those practices apply.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction or deletion of certain personal information.
- Opt out of promotional communications.
- Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
- Exercise other privacy rights available under applicable law.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the contact information below.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
10. Children's Privacy
The Network is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to delete it.
11. International Visitors
Our website may be accessible internationally. Personal information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
Where applicable, we will comply with legal requirements governing international transfers of personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information, contact:
The Network (THE NET)
A Hatten Media Group Brand
Website: https://hmgthenetwork.com