Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Welcome to Houston City Beat (“Houston City Beat,” “HCB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected when you visit our website, submit information through our forms, subscribe to our newsletters, participate in our events, submit content, or interact with our services.
By using Houston City Beat, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Houston City Beat is an independent digital media platform focused on sharing stories, events, business resources, and community news throughout the Greater Houston area.
Website:
https://houstoncitybeat.com
Contact:
info@houstoncitybeat.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name
- Website URL
- Social media profiles
- Event registration information
- Directory listing information
- Community Connector application information
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Photos, videos, and content you choose to submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic location
- Website interaction data
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Houston City Beat may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember user preferences
- Measure marketing performance
- Support advertising and sponsorship efforts
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may impact certain website features. Cookies and tracking disclosures are commonly included within privacy policies for websites that use analytics and advertising technologies.
How We Use Information
We may use information we collect to:
- Provide website content and services
- Publish business directory listings
- Manage Community Connector profiles
- Process event registrations
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and updates
- Improve website performance
- Analyze audience engagement
- Prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, download a resource, or submit a form, we may send you:
- Newsletters
- Event announcements
- Community updates
- Houston City Beat content
- Marketing and promotional communications
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Business Directory Listings
Businesses that submit information for inclusion in the Houston City Beat Directory acknowledge that information provided for publication may become publicly visible on our website.
This may include:
- Business name
- Contact information
- Website
- Social media profiles
- Business description
- Images provided for publication
Please do not submit information that you do not wish to be publicly displayed.
Community Connector Profiles
Community Connectors may provide additional information for profile pages, articles, interviews, videos, and promotional content.
By participating, you grant Houston City Beat permission to publish submitted information, photographs, videos, interviews, and related content across our website, social media channels, newsletters, podcasts, and other media platforms.
User-Generated Content
Comments, testimonials, directory submissions, event photos, interviews, and other content voluntarily submitted may be publicly displayed.
Please exercise caution when sharing personal information publicly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Facebook/Meta
- YouTube
- GoHighLevel
- Event registration platforms
- Email marketing providers
- Payment processors
- Advertising partners
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Advertising and Sponsorships
Houston City Beat may display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, or sponsored listings.
Sponsors and advertisers may use cookies or tracking technologies to measure campaign performance.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party advertisers.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Houston City Beat is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information
- Objection to certain processing activities
- Opting out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Houston City Beat
Storytellers of Houston
Email: info@houstoncitybeat.com
Website: Houston City Beat
