Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Audio Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.theaudiocollectivetx.com (“Site”). We are based in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us at jacob@theaudiocollectivetx.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly: When you contact us, submit a form, or join our installer network, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and business information.
• Usage data collected automatically: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and device information.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, serve advertisements, and track affiliate referrals. See Section 4 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the Site and its tools
• To respond to inquiries and connect you with AV professionals
• To analyze Site usage and understand how visitors interact with our tools
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To track affiliate referrals and attribute commissions accurately
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services & Cookies

We use the following third-party services on this Site. Each has its own privacy policy and data practices:

Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location (city/region level). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Google Privacy Policy — Opt out of Google Analytics

Google AdSense

We display advertisements on this Site through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. We do not control the content of ads served by Google.

CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)

Some links on this Site are affiliate links managed through CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction), operated by Commission Junction LLC. When you click an affiliate link, CJ Affiliate places a tracking cookie on your device to attribute any resulting purchase to our Site. This allows us to earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

CJ Affiliate collects data including browser and device information, IP address, referring URLs, and transaction information. This data is used to track referrals and calculate commissions.

CJ Affiliate Privacy Policy

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this Site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. We only link to products and brands we believe are relevant and useful to our visitors. Affiliate commissions help support the free tools and content on this Site.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: Used to serve relevant ads (Google AdSense)
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Used to attribute referrals and commissions (CJ Affiliate)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this Site. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the third-party service providers described in Section 4, and only to the extent necessary to operate the Site. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention settings. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at the email address below.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. Texas residents may have additional rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). To exercise any of these rights, contact us at jacob@theaudiocollectivetx.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: