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Privacy policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains in detail how Midwest Tonight (“Midwest Tonight,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, protects, and manages your information when you access or use our streaming platform, website, mobile access points, memberships, patron programs, business partnerships, ticketed events, live productions, digital communications, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Midwest Tonight is a media and cultural platform built to deliver original programming, curated storytelling, event experiences, and membership access. In order to operate responsibly and transparently, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and clearly explaining how it is handled.

We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information under the specific circumstances described in this Privacy Policy.

By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described below.


1. Description of Service

Midwest Tonight operates as a digital streaming network and cultural media platform offering:

  • On-demand video programming

  • Original productions

  • Member and patron subscription access

  • Live screenings and red carpet events

  • Business partnership integrations

  • Community engagement experiences

As part of delivering these Services, we collect certain information necessary to provide account access, process transactions, maintain platform security, improve performance, and communicate effectively with users.

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about:

  • What information we collect

  • How that information is stored

  • How it is used

  • When it may be shared

  • What rights you have regarding your data

We provide registered users the ability to review, update, correct, or request deletion of their personal information at any time.

You may update your account information by:

  1. Logging into your Midwest Tonight account

  2. Clicking your username in the top right corner

  3. Selecting “Settings”

  4. Editing your account details

You may also request changes by contacting us directly at:

info@Midwestawards.org


2. Data Collection and Use

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Registering for an account

  • Purchasing a membership or subscription

  • Becoming a patron or business partner

  • Purchasing event tickets

  • Contacting customer support

  • Submitting forms on our website

Information collected may include:

  • Full legal name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Country, State, and Zip Code

  • Billing information, including credit card details or third-party payment processor information

  • Account credentials

  • Business information (if applicable)

Providing certain information is required to access subscription services or event features. If you choose not to provide required information, you may not be able to use certain parts of the Services.

Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party providers. Midwest Tonight does not store full credit card numbers on its servers. Payment processors maintain compliance with applicable financial security standards.

Data Storage

All data is stored in the United States. We use secure hosting environments and commercially reasonable safeguards to protect stored information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information while your account is active. If you delete your account, we may retain your data for up to thirty days for administrative, legal, and security purposes. After this period, your personal data will be permanently removed from active systems unless retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate business purposes.


3. Analytics and Platform Performance

In order to improve the quality, functionality, and security of our Services, we may automatically collect technical and behavioral data, including:

  • IP address

  • Device type and identifiers

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • General geographic location

  • Internet service provider

  • Pages visited

  • Viewing activity

  • Time spent on content

  • Clickstream data

  • Date and time stamps

  • Referral sources

We use this data to:

  • Improve platform performance

  • Enhance user experience

  • Understand engagement patterns

  • Refine content strategy

  • Strengthen platform security

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to maintain login sessions, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain platform functionality or user experience features.


4. Email Notices and Communications

When you register for Midwest Tonight Services, your email address may be added to our mailing list.

You may receive communications including:

  • Account confirmations

  • Subscription updates

  • Event invitations

  • Platform announcements

  • Security notifications

  • Marketing communications

  • Information related to content you have accessed

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in those communications.

Please understand that opting out of certain communications may prevent you from receiving:

  • Technical support responses

  • Account-related notifications

  • Security alerts

  • Updates to Terms of Service

  • Updates to this Privacy Policy

If you forget your account credentials, you may use the “Forgot Password” feature on the login page. A password reset link will be sent to your registered email address.


5. Business Transitions

In the event that Midwest Tonight undergoes a business transition, including but not limited to:

  • Merger

  • Acquisition

  • Investment restructuring

  • Sale of assets

  • Corporate reorganization

Personally identifiable information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Any successor organization will be required to honor the commitments made in this Privacy Policy or provide notice of material changes.


6. Security Measures

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information.

These measures include:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Access controls

  • Account authentication procedures

While we take extensive precautions, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that transmission of data is at your own risk.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We strongly recommend using a secure, unique password and avoiding password sharing.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Operational changes

  • Legal requirements

  • Platform enhancements

  • Security updates

All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date where applicable.

If changes are material, we will attempt to notify registered users by email.

Continued use of Midwest Tonight Services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.


8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Request that we do not process your data for marketing purposes

You may exercise these rights by contacting:

info@Midwestawards.org

We will respond to data requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.


9. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Midwest Tonight
Email: info@Midwestawards.org
Website: https://midwest-tonight.com