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Our website address is: https://houstoncitybeat.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

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Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Privacy Policy — Houston City Beat

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Houston City Beat (“Houston City Beat,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit houstoncitybeat.com, bayoucitydish.com, communitykites.com (the “Site”) or interact with our content, emails, and services.

1) What we collect

Information you provide

We may collect information you choose to share with us, such as:

• Name, email address, phone number, and any details you include when you contact us or submit forms (press releases, story tips, partnership inquiries, directory submissions, etc.)
• Newsletter sign-ups (typically name and email)
• Comments or community interactions (if comments are enabled)
• Information you submit for profiles/listings (if you use a directory or membership feature)

Information collected automatically

When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Pages viewed, links clicked, referral URLs, and time spent on pages
• Approximate location (city/region) inferred from IP

This information is typically collected through logs, cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

2) Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Make the Site work properly (core functionality)
• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Remember preferences (where supported)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

If we use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) or embedded content (like YouTube/Instagram), those providers may set cookies or collect data based on your settings with them.

3) How we use your information

We use information to:

• Provide and improve the Site and our content
• Respond to messages, submissions, and requests
• Send newsletters or updates you opted into (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Monitor site performance, security, and prevent fraud/abuse
• Maintain internal records and operational reporting

4) How we share your information

We may share information in limited ways:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, email newsletter tools, site security, analytics). They can only use data to perform services for us.
• Legal/safety reasons if required to comply with the law or protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business changes if we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (information may be transferred as part of that transaction).

5) We do not sell your personal information

Houston City Beat does not sell your personal information to other companies.

Important: Some privacy laws define “sell” and “share” broadly, including certain ad/analytics activities. The advertising we run on Houston City Beat is via our internal ads platform.

6) Email and communications

If you subscribe to our emails, you can unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email footer. We may still send non-marketing messages if needed (e.g., service or updates).

7) Data retention

We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for recordkeeping or security).

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Children’s privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

10) Your privacy rights

Texas residents

Texas law provides residents certain rights regarding personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and data portability, and the ability to opt out of certain processing in some cases.

California residents

California residents may have rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, among other rights. We do not sale or share personal information. This site is for the Greater Houston area so if you are in California, we suggest you not use this website. It’s really that simple.

UK/EU visitors

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, restriction/objection, and data portability. Same as the above for California residents.

To request a privacy action: email us at info@houstoncitybeat.com with the subject line “Privacy Request” and tell us what you’d like to do. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

11) Third-party links and embedded content

Our Site may include links to third-party sites or embedded content (e.g., videos, social posts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Their policies apply when you interact with their services.

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13) Contact us

Houston City Beat
Email: info@houstoncitybeat.com
Address: 22504 Katy Freeway Ste 109 Katy TX 77450