PRIVACY POLICY

Updated: 02/28/2025

NOTICE TO USER

B28 L.L.C., LLC DBA "Brand28/HIVEEO" is a service that allows distribution company representatives to create profiles for purposes of providing them with access to Brand28 services for their service and subscription offerings. Users may change the portion of their profile information that they have supplied at any time in Brand28; and, thus, they can control how other members and Brand28 communicates with them. Brand28 cares deeply about online privacy. If you have any questions concerning this privacy policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE BY BRAND28

Brand28 collects information submitted by users such as name, email address, and mobile phone in order to provide communication methods within their respective organizations.

We also collect:

  • Viewing history and content preferences

  • Device information (type, operating system, browser type)

  • IP address and geolocation data

  • Log data and session information

  • Time spent watching content and engagement metrics

Brand28 logs non-personally-identifiable information, including, without limitation, IP address, profile information, aggregate user data and browser type, from members, other users and visitors to the Brand28 website. This data is used to manage the website, track usage and improve website services. This non-personally-identifiable information may be shared with third parties to provide more relevant services and advertisements to members. User IP addresses are recorded for security and monitoring purposes.

User profile information, including, without limitation, the pictures and names of members, is displayed in order to facilitate interaction between and among members on the Brand28 website. Email addresses and phone numbers are used for purposes of sending email and text notifications relating to the services provided by Brand28. Unless a member otherwise consents to having his or her email address shared or displayed, a member's email address will not be shared or displayed to others. BRAND28 also may use a member's email address to send updates, a newsletter or other news relating to the services provided by Brand28.

USE OF COOKIES

BRAND28 uses cookies to store the preferences and record the session information of visitors to its website for purposes of ensuring that visitors are not repeatedly offered the same advertisements and customizing newsletter, advertising and web page content based on browser type and user profile information. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site. You may be able to configure your browser to accept or reject all or some cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. However, you must enable cookies from Brand28 in order to use most functions on the website.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform

  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising

Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some parts of our services may not function properly if you disable cookies.

LINKS

Brand28's website may contain links to other sites. Brand28 is not responsible for the privacy policies and/or practices on such other sites. When linking to another site, a user should read the privacy policy stated on that site. Brand28's privacy policy only governs information collected on the Brand28 website.

CORRECTING, UPDATING OR REMOVING INFORMATION

Members may modify any of their personal information at any time by logging into their account and accessing the Profile page.

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING

Advertisements appearing on this website may be delivered to members and other users by Brand28 or one of its advertising partners. Brand28's advertising partners may set cookies. These cookies allow the advertising partner's server to recognize your computer each time it sends you an online advertisement. In this way, the server may compile information about where you, or others who are using your computer, saw their advertisements and determine which advertisements are clicked on. This information allows an advertising partner's network to deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by Brand28 and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertising partners of Brand28.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

SECURITY

BRAND28 member accounts are secured by member-created passwords. Brand28 takes precautions to ensure that member account information is kept private. Brand28 uses reasonable measures to protect member information that is stored within our database, and Brand28 restricts access to member information to those of its employees and contractors who need access to perform their job functions, such as Brand28's customer service personnel and technical staff. For additional information about the security measures that Brand28 uses, please contact Brand28.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BRAND28 COLLECTS

Except as otherwise described in this privacy statement, BRAND28 will not disclose personal information to any third party unless we believe that disclosure is necessary:

  1. To conform to legal requirements or to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other legal process received by BRAND28, whether or not a response is required by applicable law

  2. To enforce the BRAND28 terms of use or to otherwise protect BRAND28's rights

  3. To protect the safety of members of the public and users of the services provided by BRAND28

If BRAND28 believes it is necessary to disclose an individual's personal information, BRAND28 will notify that individual of its intent to disclose the information when feasible. Notification will be made using information the individual provided to BRAND28. BRAND28 reserves the right to transfer personal information to a successor in interest that acquires rights to that information as a result of the sale of BRAND28 or substantially all of its assets to that successor in interest. BRAND28 will notify individuals who provided personal information to BRAND28 of any acquisition.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

CHANGES IN OUR PRIVACY POLICY

From time to time, Brand28 may make changes to its privacy policy. If Brand28 makes changes, it will post them on its website to make users aware of what the changes are so users will always be aware of what information Brand28 collects, how Brand28 uses it, and when Brand28 may disclose it. A user is bound by any changes to the policy when the user accesses or uses the website after those changes have been posted. If, however, Brand28 is going to use a users' personally identifiable information in a manner materially different from that which is stated at the time of collection, Brand28 will post notice of such change on its website for a period of 15 days.