Privacy Policy

Shortlysts.com
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: April 1, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Shortlysts.com ("Shortlysts," "we," "us," or "our"), a website owned and operated by Everest Media Brands LLC. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.shortlysts.com and use our services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not access or use our Services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Services, including:

  • Account Information: When you create an account or subscribe, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.

  • Subscription and Payment Information: If you purchase a subscription or premium service, we collect billing details such as your payment method, billing address, and transaction history. Payment processing is handled by third-party processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Communications: When you contact us via email, feedback forms, or other channels, we collect the information you provide in those communications.

  • User Preferences: Topic selections, reading preferences, saved articles, and notification settings.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, articles read, time spent on the site, click patterns, referral URLs, and navigation paths.

  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. See the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below for more details.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Social media platforms, if you choose to log in or share content through such services.

  • Analytics providers and advertising partners.

  • Publicly available sources relevant to content delivery and personalization.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Delivering and Improving Our Services: To provide, operate, maintain, and enhance the Shortlysts platform, including delivering personalized news shortlists and content recommendations.

  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, process subscriptions, and handle billing.

  • Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, editorial notifications, and other information related to your interests and subscriptions. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

  • Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends, measure the effectiveness of our content, and understand our audience in order to improve user experience.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and respond to potential security incidents, fraud, and abuse.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information solely for the purposes of providing services to us.

  • Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

  • Aggregated or De-Identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, analytics, or business purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Services. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website, such as maintaining your session and preferences.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting usage data anonymously.

  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. We may also retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and for legitimate business purposes. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

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

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To submit a request, please contact us at the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

If you access our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our servers or service providers are located. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Shortlysts. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Shortlysts.com 
Owned and operated by Everest Media Brands LLC
600 N Broad St Ste 5, Unit 2113
Middletown, DE 19709

Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.shortlysts.com