Sandhill Media Group Privacy Policy

Sandhill Media Group, LLC Respects Your Privacy

This Privacy Policy explains when and why we collect personal information about individuals who interact with our websites, mobile apps, SMS programs, and other digital properties; how we use this information; the conditions under which we may disclose it to others; and how we keep it secure.

We may update this Policy occasionally, so please check back periodically to ensure you’re satisfied with any changes. By using our services, you are agreeing to be bound by this policy.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email us at keith@sandhillradio.com.

What Personal Data We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:

  • Visit our websites or mobile apps

  • Enter contests or promotions

  • Fill out contact forms or listener surveys

  • Subscribe to newsletters or SMS/text alerts

  • Interact with us via social media or comment on our content

This data may include your name, email, phone number, ZIP code, or other contact or demographic details.

Automatically Collected Information
We may also collect technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device ID

  • Pages visited and referring URLs

  • Date and time of access

This helps us optimize user experience and performance of our services.

How We Use Your Data

We process your data for legitimate business purposes including:

  • To operate and maintain our websites, apps, and digital services

  • To personalize your experience with Sandhill Media Group stations

  • To communicate with you regarding contests, programming, offers, or listener engagement

  • To improve our products, services, and digital interfaces

  • To fulfill contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations

  • To deliver SMS/text messages as permitted (see SMS Policy)

If you opt-in to marketing communications, we may send you promotional messages via email, SMS, or other channels. You can opt out at any time.

Who Has Access to Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers working on our behalf (e.g., email platforms, contest tools, data analytics, text messaging platforms)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or court order

  • Advertising platforms to serve relevant, interest-based ads (only in anonymized or aggregated forms)

Any third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the specified purpose.

Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data is transmitted over secure (SSL) connections

  • Systems are monitored and updated for security vulnerabilities

  • Access is restricted to authorized personnel only

While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no system can be 100% secure, and we encourage users to take their own precautions (e.g., using strong passwords and keeping devices updated).

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our websites and apps use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site traffic and usage

  • Enhance user experience

  • Remember preferences and login details

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

Links to Other Websites

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. This policy applies only to Sandhill Media Group. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy statements.

Use of Analytics

We use services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our websites and mobile apps. These tools collect anonymous information such as browser type, OS, device, and user behavior. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics tools.

SMS/Texting Privacy

If you opt in to receive text messages, we will use your mobile number only to send relevant updates, promotions, or transactional messages. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out by replying “STOP” or contacting us directly at 208-522-1101. See our full SMS policy for details.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to applicable laws)

  • Opt out of any direct marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email us at Keith@sandhillradio.com.

Lead Generation Campaigns

When Sandhill Media Group runs advertising or lead generation campaigns on behalf of clients, any information collected (e.g., form submissions from Facebook Lead Ads or website forms) will be shared only with the business named in the campaign. We do not resell or repurpose this data.

Last Updated: July 1, 2025