Last Updated: July 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy for Quartz Media Network (US) Inc. ("QMN," "we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you ("User" or "you") interact with us, including when you: (1) visit or interact with our website, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Policy, including all related subdomains, newsletters, and digital content experiences (collectively, the "Site"); (2) access or use our mobile application(s) (the "App"); (3) interact with content experiences powered by the Site or App within partner applications; and/or (4) engage with us in other related ways, including sales, support, partnerships, or marketing.
The Site, the App, and all related services, including account creation, newsletter subscriptions, push notifications, in-app content and functionality, and any other functionality we make available, are collectively referred to as the "Services."
Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Policy will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at privacy@qz.com.
If you're in a hurry, here is a brief overview of some important items defined in our Privacy Policy:
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use the Site, the App, or the Services.
When you access the Site, use the App, create an account, subscribe to a newsletter, or use the Services in any way, we may collect Personal Data and Anonymous Data from you. We may also collect Personal Data and Anonymous Data automatically through cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies, through third-party tools and technologies integrated into the App, or through third-party partners such as advertising technology vendors, analytics providers, and visitor identification services. The information that we collect, and how that information is used depends on how you use the Site, the App, and the Services.
"Personal Data" means any data relating to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined by applicable privacy or data protection laws, including, for example, and without limitation:
Personal Data may be collected when you: (i) access the Site or use the App; (ii) create an account, subscribe to a newsletter, or purchase a subscription; (iii) interact with advertisements, content, or embedded games on the Site or within the App; (iv) visit areas of the Site or App that power partner experiences such as browser new tab pages; (v) apply for any employment opportunities with QMN; and/or (vi) grant device permissions, receive push notifications, or otherwise interact with App features. QMN does not knowingly collect any sensitive personal data or any data defined under special categories under Applicable Data Law (as defined in Section 8.1).
"Anonymous Data" refers to data about you that is not associated with or linked to your Personal Data. Anonymous Data does not permit the identification of individual persons. Anonymous Data may include, for example:
We may use Anonymous Data for market research purposes and to improve the Site, the App, and the Services. We may share Anonymous Data with our affiliated companies, selected third parties, and business partners. Where Anonymous Data is associated with or linked to your Personal Data, we treat the combined information as Personal Data and handle it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, deliver advertising, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.
We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
In Short: We collect identifiers, contact information, account data, browsing activity, device information, advertising data, audience inferences, and other categories described below, depending on how you use the Services.
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Email address, IP address, cookie IDs, device IDs, advertising IDs, hashed identifiers, online identifiers, home address (obtained through third-party visitor identification services), account name | YES |
| B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute | Name, email address, home address, account information | YES |
| C. Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law | Gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data | NO |
| D. Commercial information | Subscription status, account settings, newsletter selections | YES |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints and voiceprints | NO |
| F. Internet or other similar network activity | Pages viewed, article views, referring URLs, search terms, clicks, ad interactions, newsletter opens and clicks, timestamps, game interactions, in-app activity, browsing behavior, and interactions with partner-powered content experiences such as browser new tab pages | YES |
| G. Geolocation data | Approximate location (city, region, or country) inferred from IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location. | YES |
| H. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information | Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information | NO |
| I. Professional or employment-related information | Name, email address, phone number, resume or CV submitted in connection with a job application | YES |
| J. Education information (FERPA) | Student records and directory information | NO |
| K. Inferences drawn from collected personal information | Audience segments, interest profiles, demographic inferences, ad engagement profiles, and content preferences derived from browsing activity, ad interactions, and use of the Services | YES |
| L. Sensitive personal information | Precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, health data, biometrics | NO |
We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories when you interact with us online or by email in the context of:
Learn more about the sources of personal information we collect in the What Information Do We Collect? section.
Learn more about how we use your personal information in the How Do We Use Your Information? section.
We may sell or share for cross-contextual behavioral advertising purposes the following categories of personal information to or with advertising partners, visitor identification partners, and identity resolution providers:
To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, visit https://app.retention.com/optout or https://id5-sync.com/privacy/, or contact us at privacy@qz.com. You may also adjust your preferences for personalized advertising and data processing through the privacy controls on the Site or within the App.
We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 18 years of age.
We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for analytics and service improvement. This is not considered to be "selling" or "sharing" of your personal information.
Learn more about how we disclose personal information in the When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information? section.
Learn more about how long we retain personal information in the Data Retention Period section.
In Short: We process your personal data only where we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, a legal requirement, or our legitimate business interests.
Where required by Applicable Data Law, we process your Personal Data on one of the following lawful bases:
In Short: We may share your information with affiliates, service providers, advertising partners, and in connection with legal obligations or corporate transactions.
We will only use, share, and transfer any Personal Data, or any Anonymous Data that may contain Personal Data, for purposes defined under this Privacy Policy.
6.1 We may share your Personal Data in the following circumstances:
In Short: You can opt out of marketing emails and push notifications at any time. You may also manage cookie preferences and opt out of third-party marketing.
We offer you choices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Data.
In Short: Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales.
8.1 For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Applicable Data Law" means all applicable data protection and privacy laws, regulations and self-regulatory codes, including without limitation: European Data Law; U.S. Data Privacy and Protection Laws; and any other data privacy law or regulation in any jurisdiction; in each case as may be amended, supplemented, or superseded from time to time.
"European Data Law" means the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("EU GDPR"), the EU e-Privacy Directive; the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR"); the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("Swiss FADP"); and any national laws made under or pursuant to the foregoing. "U.S. Data Privacy and Protection Laws" means, in each case to the extent applicable: the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its implementing regulations (collectively, "CCPA"); the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA"); the Colorado Privacy Act and its implementing regulations ("CPA"); the Utah Consumer Privacy Act ("UCPA"); the Connecticut Data Privacy Act ("CTDPA"); and any other applicable state or federal law or regulation related to the protection of personal information in the United States.
In accordance with Applicable Data Law, you may have the following rights in respect of your personal information that we collect and hold:
If you wish to exercise one of these rights, please contact our privacy officer at privacy@qz.com or using the contact details in the Questions, Requests & Contact Information section below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint to your local data protection authority.
We reserve the right to limit or deny your request to view, update, or remove your Personal Data if you have failed to provide us with sufficient information to verify your identity.
Under certain U.S. state privacy laws, you can designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with applicable laws.
In accordance with Applicable Data Law, you have certain rights with respect to the processing of your Personal Data. Under Applicable Data Law, you have a right to request that we provide you with the following:
For information about the categories of personal information we sell or share and how to opt out, see the How We Sell or Share Personal Information section.
Under certain U.S. state privacy laws, if we decline to take action regarding your request, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at privacy@qz.com. We will inform you in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decisions. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to your state attorney general.
In Short: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies on the Site, and comparable tools within the App, to deliver content, serve ads, and analyze how you use the Services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
A cookie is a small piece of text that is sent to your web browser by the Site. The cookie helps the Site remember information about your visit, which makes your next visit to the Site easier and the Site more useful to you. We also use cookies and other similar technologies, and within the App, other tools and technologies that perform comparable functions, for tracking and reporting purposes, to make the ads that you may see more relevant to you, and to count how many visitors we receive to a page on the Site. The information collected by cookies and other similar technologies is used to enhance your experience on the Site, for marketing analysis, for targeted and display advertising, and for quality improvement of the Site. The information collected through cookies and similar technologies may include Personal Data such as online identifiers, and may be used by our partners to associate your activity with other information about you, as described in this Privacy Policy. We may use your IP address to identify your general location for traffic monitoring purposes and to serve/provide content and advertisements that may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may set your browser to reject cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your computer. You may also manage your cookie preferences using the consent management tool available on the Site. You may be required to accept certain cookies and similar technologies to access and use the Site and the Services. You are not required to accept cookies, however, if your browser rejects our cookies you may not be able to use all of the Site functionality.
When you visit the Site, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our advertising and visitor identification partners to associate your activity with other personal information they or others have about you, including by association with your email or home address. We (or service providers on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to these email or home addresses. You may opt out of receiving this advertising by visiting https://app.retention.com/optout or https://id5-sync.com/privacy/.
When you visit the Site, authorized third-party technologies operate concurrently with your visit to collect device and browser information, such as IP addresses and user agent strings, in real time for identity resolution and security purposes.
You can manage your cookie and tracking preferences at any time using the consent management tool available on the Site. Your preferences are stored and applied to future visits. If you clear your browser cookies, use a different browser, or use a different device, you may need to set your preferences again. For information about Do-Not-Track and Global Privacy Control signals, see the section titled Do-Not-Track and Global Privacy Control Signals.
If you are interested in understanding or learning more about tailored browser advertising and how you can control cookies from being placed on your computer system devices, please visit the following sites. By visiting the following sites, you can opt-out of receiving tailored advertising from businesses who participate in the following programs:
Please note that by choosing to opt-out of tailored advertising, you are opting out of behavioral targeting. This means that you will continue to receive advertisements on the Site and within the App; however, such advertisements will not be specifically targeted to you and your interests. Your opt-out choice will be stored in an opt-out cookie on your browser. If you delete/clear your browser cookies, such action will delete the opt-out cookie preference on your browser which will require you to revisit/set your behavioral targeting preferences again.
In Short: The Site and the App may contain links to, content from, or integrations with third-party websites, advertisers, and technology providers. These third parties have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for them.
10.1 Third-party Links - The Site and the App may contain links to other third-party owned and/or operated websites or services and, where you request information from third-party providers, QMN may transfer you directly to the websites of such third-party providers. QMN is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites or services. In some cases, you may be required to provide certain information to register or complete a transaction at such website. These third-party websites have separate privacy and data collection practices and QMN has no responsibility or liability relating to them. We do not endorse, nor are we responsible for the accuracy of, the privacy policies and/or terms and conditions of such website. These third-party entities are independent third parties and are not affiliated with QMN.
10.2 Third-party Content and Advertising - The Site and the App may display advertisements, affiliate links, embedded games, and sponsored content from third parties. When you interact with third-party content or advertising on the Site or within the App, those third parties may collect information about you directly. Clicking on any third-party content or advertisements may add and place cookies on your computer prior to directing you to the applicable third party's site. These third parties have separate cookie policies and QMN has no responsibility or liability relating to them. If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may set your browser to reject cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your computer.
10.3 Third-party Technology Providers - The Site and the App may engage with certain third-party technology and service providers such as data hosting service providers, content providers, marketing and advertising providers, analytics providers, visitor identification and identity resolution providers, video content and advertising providers, ad quality and security monitoring providers, game and interactive content providers, consent management providers, affiliate and monetization partners, and email marketing service providers. Within the App, these providers may include advertising and analytics partners whose tools are integrated directly into the application. These third-party providers have separate privacy and data collection practices and policies, and QMN has no responsibility or liability relating to them. We do not endorse, nor are we responsible for the accuracy of the terms and conditions of any third-party privacy policies. These third-party entities are independent third parties and are not affiliated with QMN. The information collected by such independent third parties may be associated with your Personal Data or they may collect information, including Personal Data, about your online activities over time and across various websites, applications, and other online services.
Click here for a current list of third-party partners with whom we share information, including links to their privacy policies. We may update this list from time to time as partners change.
QMN may be using or sharing your Personal Data for legitimate interest purposes with third-party technology and service providers.
In Short: We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
QMN is committed to protecting the security of any Personal Data that is collected by us. We use a variety of industry-standard security technologies and procedures to help protect any Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. QMN cannot fully eliminate security risks associated with the collection and storage of any Personal Data, including without limitation, any mistakes and security breaches that may happen. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In Short: Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and Canada. We take appropriate measures to protect your data in connection with such transfers.
Our servers are located in various regions, including the United States and Canada. If you are accessing our Services from outside these regions, please be aware that your Personal Data may be transferred to, stored by, and processed by us in our facilities and in the facilities of the third parties with whom we may share your Personal Data (see "When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?" above), in the United States, Canada, and other countries.
If you are located in the EU/EEA where European Data Law applies and QMN is required to transfer your Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy, we exert commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that any transfer of your Personal Data outside of the EU/EEA is protected under industry standard contractual clauses, and any subsequent data protection safeguards. Where European Data Law applies, QMN shall not process its collected Personal Data (nor permit its collected Personal Data to be processed) in a territory outside of the EU/EEA unless it has taken such measures as are necessary to ensure the transfer is in compliance with European Data Law. Such measures may include (without limitation) transferring its collected Personal Data to a recipient in a country that the European Commission has decided provides adequate protection for Personal Data, to a recipient that has achieved binding corporate rules authorization in accordance with European Data Law, or to a recipient that has executed standard contractual clauses adopted or approved by the European Commission.
In Short: We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide the Services or as required by law. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
Any Personal Data that is collected and stored by QMN will be retained only for as long as required in order to provide the Site, the App, and the Services to you, or as required by applicable law and/or Applicable Data Law. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your Personal Data, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your Personal Data has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your Personal Data and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.
In Short: We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals but do honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law.
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. California law requires us to let you know how we respond to web browser DNT signals. Because there is currently no industry or legal standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals, we do not respond to them at this time.
To manage cookies and tracking technologies related to browser-based requests to the Site, you can make your preference known using the Global Privacy Control ("GPC") signal. When we detect a GPC signal from your browser, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal information and for targeted advertising, as required under applicable U.S. state privacy laws. GPC requests apply to the device and browser from which they are submitted.
GPC is a browser-based signal and does not natively apply to mobile applications. Within the App, you may exercise your opt-out rights by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link available within the App.
For more information about the Global Privacy Control, please visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org/.
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to individuals under 18 years of age, nor do we knowingly sell such Personal Data. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If we learn that Personal Data from users under 18 years of age has been collected, we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from individuals under 18 years of age, please contact us at privacy@qz.com.
In Short: We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy prominently on the Site and within the App.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify, update and change this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice to you. Notice regarding any material changes to this Privacy Policy and how QMN will collect and use Personal Data will be placed in a prominent location on the Site and/or within the Services, including the App, and will take effect immediately upon posting on the Site and/or within the Services. Furthermore, QMN reserves the right to update, add, and/or remove third-party service providers with whom QMN may be using or sharing Personal Data for legitimate and lawful purposes. Please check the Site, the App, and this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site and the Services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy, or any changes to the third-party service providers with whom QMN may be using or sharing Personal Data for legitimate and lawful purposes, will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of any and all changes.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or would like more information on our data collection, usage, and privacy practices, please contact us:
Quartz Media Network (US) Inc.
520 - 1515 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2G4
privacy@qz.com
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