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Privacy Policy

Nebraska Public Media Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 25, 2025

As a not-for-profit institution, Nebraska Public Media’s goal is to collect only the information about our users and their use of our services that will help us provide the best possible online experiences  in pursuit of our mission: To enrich lives and engage minds by connecting communities and celebrating Nebraska through services that educate and enlighten.

This Privacy Policy describes how we - and service providers working on our behalf - use, share, and protect information collected through our online services: NebraskaPublicMedia.org and other websites, applications, or online services that we operate and that link to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies only to these services. 

Like other non-profit organizations, we also track donation activities on an individual basis. Accordingly, if you choose to donate to Nebraska Public Media Foundation (Federal Tax ID: 86-2239027), or express interest in or request information about making donations, we may keep a record of these contacts that includes your name, contact information and other information about your donation or inquiry.

Children

Nebraska Public Media does not knowingly collect or store personally identifiable information about children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not register for our services or provide us with any contact or other information. If you are between the ages of 13 and 19, you must obtain permission from your parent or guardian before registering with or submitting information to Nebraska Public Media.

Collection of Information Through Technology

We, our service providers, and vendors may collect certain information automatically when you use our services, including:

  • Contact and demographic information
  • Device and browser data
  • IP address and geolocation
  • Site interaction data, such as pages visited, and links clicked
  • Mobile device identifiers (including advertising IDs)
  • Preferences and communication settings, including opt-in for SMS/MMS communications

Social Networking Services Sign-In and Sharing Tools

If you log in through or share content via third-party services like Meta or Google, those services may collect and share information about your interaction in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any social networking services through which you log in, view, or share Nebraska Public Media content. 

Third-Party Collection of Information

We use analytics Services such as Google Analytics and online advertising marketplaces such as Google Ad Manager and Meta Ad Manager, which may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and measure audience engagement. These third-party tools do not receive your name or email address from us.

Authorized Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party providers for processing transactions, analytics, customer support, marketing communications, and other functions necessary to deliver and improve our Services.

Third-Party Services, Content, and External Links

Our Services may link to or embed content from third-party websites and services. These are subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of those third parties. 

Use of Cookies, Web Beacons, and Other Technologies

We and third-party partners use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and measure the effectiveness of our communications. You may ask an app “not to track” or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some functionality may be affected. 

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Manage and improve our services
  • Fulfill your requests for programs, services, and merchandise
  • Offer access to tours, events, and promotions
  • Customize your content experience
  • Communicate with you via email, phone, or SMS (with your consent)
  • Conduct audience analysis and measure the impact of our content
  • Respond to inquiries or legal obligations
  • Support pledge drives, surveys, and fundraising initiatives

We may aggregate data for research or analysis in a non-personally identifiable form.

Wireless Carriers and Automobile Manufacturers

Some connected platforms may collect additional information (e.g., location data) beyond our control. Please review your carrier or manufacturer’s privacy policy for details.

SMS and MMS Messaging Communications

Nebraska Public Media may use text messaging (SMS or MMS) to provide updates about donations, programming, or public service campaigns. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which will not be shared with any third parties.

You may receive messages related to:

  • Pledge drives or donation opportunities
  • Event updates or reminders
  • Surveys, engagement efforts, or programming alerts

Message frequency varies depending on your interaction and campaign participation.

Opt-In, Consent, and Opt-Out

You must voluntarily opt in to receive SMS/MMS messages. Your mobile number and consent data are never shared with third parties for promotional purposes.

To opt out of future SMS/MMS communications, text STOP at any time. You will receive confirmation of your opt-out decision and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.

Support

To receive help with SMS services, call us at 800-634-6788, or email privacy@NebraskaPublicMedia.org.

Charges

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan and carrier.

Legal Purposes

We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, protect our users and systems, or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

With Your Consent

We may share information in ways not described above if you have given us permission to do so.

Protection of Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please take care with what you choose to send electronically.

As a nonprofit organization, Nebraska Public Media is exempted from some of the requirements of the Nebraska State Privacy Act, which went into effect January 1, 2025, and similar legislation enacted in states including California and Texas. However, we voluntarily honor requests for access or deletion of your personal data. Contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Email: privacy@NebraskaPublicMedia.org
Phone: 800-634-6788
Mail:
Nebraska Public Media
1800 N. 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503