Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026  •  HMX Technology Media LLC

1. Who We Are

HMX Technology Media LLC ("HMX Technology," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website hmxtechnology.com. We publish technology journalism, analysis, and sponsored content ("advertorials") related to artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and emerging technology.

For privacy enquiries, contact us at: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

• Information you provide: Name, email address, job title, and any other information you submit through our contact or newsletter signup forms.
• Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device identifiers — collected via cookies and similar technologies.
• Third-party information: If you arrive via an advertising network (including Outbrain), we may receive segment or click attribution data from that network consistent with their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver the newsletter and content updates you have requested
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• Send sponsored communications from advertising partners, where you have explicitly consented
• Analyze website traffic and improve content quality
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Advertising and Sponsored Content

HMX Technology publishes advertorial (sponsored) content. When you interact with sponsored content and submit a form, your contact information may be shared with the relevant sponsoring advertiser, subject to their privacy policy. We always disclose this sharing in the form at the point of collection.

We use Outbrain and similar advertising distribution networks to promote our content. These networks may use cookies and device identifiers to serve relevant advertising. See Outbrain's Privacy Policy for details.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. We use anonymized data only.
• Advertising cookies: Set by advertising partners to measure campaign performance and deliver relevant ads. These are only active where permitted by law and your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by contacting us. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Email service providers who help us deliver newsletters (under data processing agreements)
• Advertising partners, where you have explicitly consented at point of form submission
• Analytics providers (e.g., anonymized usage data)
• Law enforcement or government bodies where required by law

7. Data Retention

We retain your contact information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing or withdraw consent
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. California Residents

If you are a California resident, additional rights apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please see our California Privacy Notice for full details.

10. International Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

13. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: [email protected]