Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

MakingChips respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit makingchips.com, subscribe to our content, submit a form, interact with our website tools, or otherwise communicate with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Message or inquiry details
• Newsletter or subscription preferences
• Event, sponsorship, or contact form submissions

We may also automatically collect certain information when you use our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General location information
• Clicks, searches, form interactions, and other website usage data

Use of Website Tools and Tracking Technologies

We use third-party tools, including Navu, to improve the website experience, understand visitor behavior, and help users find relevant MakingChips content, resources, shows, sponsors, or opportunities.

Navu and similar tools may collect or process information about how visitors interact with our website, including pages viewed, clicks, search behavior, responses, device/browser information, and other usage data. This helps us personalize the website experience, improve navigation, measure engagement, and better understand what content is useful to visitors.

These tools may use cookies, pixels, scripts, local storage, or similar technologies to collect this information.

You can learn more about Navu’s privacy practices by reviewing Navu’s privacy policy.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate and improve our website
• Respond to questions or inquiries
• Send newsletters, updates, or marketing communications
• Recommend relevant podcast episodes, resources, or content
• Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Promote MakingChips shows, events, sponsors, and services
• Protect the security and functionality of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your email address through our website, we may send you updates, podcast announcements, event information, sponsor-related content, or other MakingChips communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website performance
• Understand visitor behavior
• Improve website navigation
• Support embedded media, forms, analytics, or personalization tools
• Help us measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website, manage email communications, analyze website activity, host content, process forms, personalize user experience, or support marketing efforts.

These providers may include tools for:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics
• Email marketing
• Website personalization
• Contact forms
• Podcast, video, or media embeds
• Advertising or retargeting, if applicable

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our website may include links to third-party websites, podcast platforms, social media platforms, sponsors, advertisers, guests, or partner organizations. We may also embed content from platforms such as YouTube, podcast players, or social media.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect. However, no website, platform, or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the information we have about you
• Ask us to correct or delete certain information
• Opt out of marketing emails
• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Request that we limit certain uses of your information

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:

info@MakingChips.com

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

MakingChips
Email: info@MakingChips.com
Website: https://makingchips.com