GrepBeat respects your privacy. As a nonprofit newsroom, we collect only the information we need to operate and serve our community. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
By using GrepBeat.com, our newsletter, events, donations, and related services (the “Services”), you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. What We Collect
We collect information you choose to provide, such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, your contact and payment information when you register for an event or make a donation, and any information you share in comments or messages to us. If you post comments publicly, that information may be visible to others.
Like most websites, we also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar tools to improve site performance, understand usage, and measure engagement. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to send newsletters you have signed up for, process event registrations and donations, communicate with you, improve our website and programs, and maintain security. We may also use aggregated, non-identifiable data for reporting and planning.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers, such as email platforms, payment processors, analytics tools, and hosting providers, who help us operate GrepBeat. These partners receive only the information necessary to perform their services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
4. Email and Analytics
We use a third-party email provider to send newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. We also use tools such as Google Analytics to understand site traffic and improve our Services.
5. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system can guarantee complete security. Information is shared with us at your own risk.
6. Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from emails at any time. You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
7. Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated version.
8. Contact
GrepBeat
121 East Parrish Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Last Updated: February 21, 2026