Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 15, 2025

THROAT HOLDINGS, LLC (“THROAT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and security of our artists, activists, content contributors, curators, journalists, conscious consumers, and partners. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in alignment with our Do No Harm principles.

We never sell, rent, or trade personal data to advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties. By using our website, marketplace, or related services (“Services”), you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Scope

This Policy applies to all THROAT Services, whether or not you create an account. It does not apply to third-party websites or services we do not control.

To Function: Information We May Collect

We may collect:

• Information you provide: Name, email, address, payment details, content submissions, profile details.
• Baseline data: Device information, IP address, browser type, location (if enabled), access times, usage patterns.
• Minimal cookies & similar tech: To secure, operate, and improve Services (see Cookie Policy).
• Third-party integrations: Data from linked accounts (e.g., social media) if you choose to connect them.

We encourage contributors in sensitive contexts to use pseudonyms and remove identifying metadata from content.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Facilitate transactions, licensing, and communications
• Protect intellectual property and verify authorship
• Improve platform performance and security
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Meet legal and compliance obligations

Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only:

• With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
• As legally required, after assessing potential harm to those affected
• We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for transactions, legal compliance, or protection against claims.

Security

We implement industry-standard and, where possible, advanced security measures to safeguard your information. This includes:

• Encryption in transit and at rest: All data exchanged between your device and our servers is secured using TLS/SSL protocols, and stored data is encrypted using robust cryptographic standards.
• Strong authentication measures: User accounts are protected with password requirements designed to prevent brute-force attacks.
• Restricted data access: Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Ongoing monitoring and auditing: We regularly review systems for potential vulnerabilities, maintain updated security patches, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

While these safeguards significantly reduce the risk of data compromise, no system or method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You acknowledge that any transmission of data is at your own risk and that we cannot be held responsible for breaches beyond our reasonable control.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16 or the legal age of consent according to applicable state or international laws, whichever is higher. We do not knowingly collect, store, or solicit personal information from anyone in this category. If we become aware that such information has been inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it from our records.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions that may fluctuate in levels of protection.