Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

ETX Shine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:
Name, email address, or other contact details you voluntarily provide when subscribing, contacting us, submitting a form, or participating in ETX Shine activities.
Usage Data:
Information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device information, collected through standard analytics tools.
Media Submissions:
Any audio, video, written content, or messages you submit for interviews, podcasts, or community participation.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and improve the ETX Shine website and podcast network
Communicate with you about episodes, events, or updates
Respond to inquiries or submissions
Understand audience engagement and site performance

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

ETX Shine may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (such as analytics, podcast hosting, or email services) that process limited data on our behalf. These providers are expected to follow reasonable privacy practices.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk.

Your Choices

You may request to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information
Opt out of communications at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us through the website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

By accessing or using the ETX Shine website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of Content

All content on ETX Shine, including text, audio, video, graphics, logos, and branding, is owned by ETX Shine or used with permission unless otherwise stated.

You may:

View, listen to, and share content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

Reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish content for commercial purposes without written permission

User Submissions

If you submit content (comments, messages, audio, video, or interview participation), you grant ETX Shine permission to use, edit, and publish that content across our platforms unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You affirm that:

You own the rights to your submission or have permission to share it
Your submission does not violate laws or third-party rights

Community Standards

ETX Shine exists to support respectful, local, and meaningful conversation. We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access if behavior is harmful, abusive, or inconsistent with our mission.

Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. ETX Shine is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

Disclaimer

Content provided by ETX Shine is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or outcomes based on the use of our content.

Limitation of Liability

ETX Shine shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website or its content.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.