Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

The National Association of Broadcasters ("NAB," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you interact with NAB, whether online through our websites, mobile applications, or in person through NAB events, membership programs, advocacy campaigns, or other NAB activities.

This Policy applies to all websites, online services, event platforms, and mobile applications controlled by NAB and our subsidiaries or affiliates where this Privacy Policy is posted (collectively, the "Services"). This includes, but is not limited to:

• nab.org
• nabshow.com
• nabpilot.org
• nabfoundaiton.org
• wearebroadcasters.com
• nabspotcenter.com
• broadcastresourcehub.com
• nabpac.com
• nrscstandards.org
• servicetoamericaawards.org
• youbelonghere.media

By accessing or using our Services (including registering for an event, joining as a member, or participating in an NAB program) you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from and about you in a variety of ways when you interact with NAB, use our Services, participate in our events, or otherwise engage with us. We collect this information to operate and improve our Services, fulfill transactions, personalize your experience, communicate with you, support our advocacy and membership activities, and comply with legal requirements.

1. Information You Provide Directly
   

   We collect the information you voluntarily provide to us, which may include:

   • Contact details such as name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
   • Professional information such as job title, employer, and industry affiliation.
   • Membership account information, including NAB member ID and account preferences.
   • Payment and billing information for transactions (processed by third-party providers; NAB does not store full payment card numbers).
   • Information you submit through forms, surveys, advocacy tools, or customer service requests.
   • Event-specific details such as session registrations, dietary restrictions, or travel arrangements.

   We collect this information to manage your membership, process transactions, facilitate event participation, fulfill requests, and communicate with you.



2. Information We Collect Automatically
   

   When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

   • Device and technical data such as IP address, domain name, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
   • Usage information such as pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs, and interaction with emails, event platforms, or digital content.
   • Data collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies (see Section 8 – Cookies & Other Technologies).

   We collect this information to secure our Services, analyze usage trends, improve functionality, and personalize your experience.

   
   
3. Information from Other Sources
   

   We may receive information about you from other sources, including:

   • Badge scan data collected at NAB Show or other events.
   • Interactions with exhibitors, sponsors, and networking platforms affiliated with NAB events.
   • Publicly available sources, such as from professional networking sites.
   • Business intelligence and professional networking providers.
   • NAB affiliates, partners, or service providers.

   We collect this information to expand your networking opportunities, improve and personalize your NAB experiences, and support NAB’s advocacy and industry initiatives.

   
   
4. Sensitive Information
   

   We may collect limited sensitive personal information (for example, dietary or accessibility needs) only when necessary to provide requested services or fulfill event-related requirements. We use such information solely for the stated purpose, do not use it to infer characteristics beyond that purpose, and do not sell or share sensitive information for targeted advertising.

3. How We Use and Process Your Information

We collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of our Services, and from third-party sources. We use this information to:

• Provide and manage membership services and benefits.
• Register and manage event participation, including exhibitor, sponsor, and networking interactions.
• Facilitate advocacy campaigns, including matching addresses to elected representatives.
• Send newsletters, policy updates, event invitations, and marketing communications tailored to your stated preferences and demonstrated interests.
• Personalize your experience and segment communications using engagement data (e.g., email clicks, event attendance).
• Analyze usage trends, measure engagement, and improve our Services.
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems, detect and prevent fraud or other unlawful activity, and enforce our terms and policies.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Create aggregated or anonymized data sets for internal analysis, industry research, or advocacy purposes.

4. User Rights and Choices

Depending on your place of residence, you may have certain privacy rights under laws such as the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include the ability to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, including for targeted advertising.
• Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
• Receive a portable copy of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

We will respond to your request within the time period required by applicable law, and in certain jurisdictions, you may appeal a denied request by contacting us as described in Section 13. If you are located in the EU or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

You can manage your communication preferences, including category-level opt-outs and global unsubscribe, through our preference center. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your membership, events, or services.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, marketing, analytics, event management, and payment processing.
• Affiliates and partners for NAB-related activities, programs, and events.
• Event exhibitors and sponsors when you allow your badge to be scanned or otherwise choose to interact with them. These parties may use the information for their own purposes, subject to their privacy policies.
• Advocacy partners when you participate in campaigns.
• Legal authorities or other third parties when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect NAB’s rights and the rights of others.

All of our service providers are required to process personal information only under binding contracts that include confidentiality, security, and data deletion obligations.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. If we "share" personal information for targeted advertising as defined by certain state laws, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, to support archival needs, to serve legitimate business purposes, or as otherwise permitted by law.

When personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, NAB will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise appropriately manage it.

7. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including encryption, access controls, secure storage, and regular security reviews. These measures are designed to protect information both in transit and at rest.

While we work to protect your information, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law and take steps to mitigate potential harm.

8. Cookies and Other Technologies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on your hard drive containing non-personally identifiable information about you. NAB may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Collect certain technical details, such as IP address (e.g., whether you are logged on from a .com, .gov, or .edu domain), domain name, browser type, operating system, and device type.

• Recognize your device when you revisit our website.
• Recall authentication information so you can access member areas and event platforms without re-entering credentials.
• Track statistical information about navigation and use, such as pages visited, links clicked, and time spent.
• Remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.
• Share limited cookie-derived information with contractors, service providers, and/or affiliates to operate, secure, and improve our Services.

NAB may collect this information in order to better operate our websites, enhance your experience while using our Services, and provide you with a more personalized visit, including through collaboration with contractors, affiliates, and service providers.

Some cookies are set by NAB ("first-party cookies"), while others may be placed by third-party service providers (for example, analytics tools or advertising partners). Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or are deleted). These cookies generally fall into the following categories: necessary, functional, analytics, and advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Services and disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features. In jurisdictions where required, we will seek your prior consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to minors under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@nab.org.

10. Legal Compliance

We process and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, such as the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other U.S. federal and state laws.

We collect, use, and share personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests where those interests are not outweighed by your privacy rights.

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or when we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of NAB, our members, or others.

If we transfer personal information outside of the country in which it was collected, we do so in accordance with applicable law, using approved transfer mechanisms.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may link to or integrate with third-party websites, applications, or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to NAB-controlled websites and platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or data practices of these third parties, and your use of their services is governed by their own privacy policies.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our Services. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy reflects the latest changes. Unless otherwise stated, changes will take effect when posted. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date will signify your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, if you would like to update personal information we have about you or your preferences, or to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

National Association of Broadcasters
1 M Street SE
Washington DC 2000
Phone: (202) 429-5300
Email: privacy@nab.org