privacy policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Kota Media Lab LLC (“Kota Media Lab,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you access or use ATL Magazine and any related platforms, newsletters, events, or services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using ATL Magazine, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. About Us
ATL Magazine is a multimedia publication operated by Kota Media Lab LLC, registered in the State of California, USA. We produce editorial, digital, and event-based content exploring culture, sport, innovation, and storytelling.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you, automatically through your interaction with the Services, and from third-party partners. The categories of personal information we may collect include:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Contact information: Name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us).
Event participation: Information submitted if you RSVP, attend, or interact with ATL events or activations.
Business inquiries: Details you provide when reaching out for partnership, collaboration, or sponsorship opportunities.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:
Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and referring URLs.
Cookies and tracking technologies: To understand how users navigate our site and to improve functionality and content performance.
Analytics data: Aggregated information via analytics providers such as Google Analytics or similar tools.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited data from service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms, analytics, or social media integrations) to manage subscriptions or evaluate engagement trends.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Provide, maintain, and improve ATL Magazine and its digital content.
Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and event invitations.
Manage marketing, advertising, and promotional communications.
Monitor performance and analytics to enhance editorial and user experience.
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse.
Comply with applicable legal obligations or regulatory requests.
We do not sell personal information.
4. Email Newsletters
If you sign up for our newsletter, we use your name and email address to send editorial updates, event announcements, and promotional materials. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or contacting us directly.
We may use reputable third-party email service providers to manage communications; these vendors are contractually bound to protect your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ATL Magazine uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Personalize content and measure engagement.
Analyze site traffic and trends.
Support future advertising or sponsorship integrations.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
6. Sponsored Content and Advertising
In the future, ATL Magazine may feature sponsored articles, brand collaborations, or affiliate partnerships. While such content may collect limited analytics data (e.g., impressions, engagement), it will not involve the sale of personal information.
Any data shared with sponsors will be aggregated or anonymized and used strictly for reporting or audience insights.
Editorial integrity remains fully independent from advertisers and sponsors.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email distribution).
Business partners or affiliates for limited operational or collaborative purposes.
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you are entitled to specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
Right to know: You can request details about the categories and sources of personal data we collect.
Right to access: You can request a copy of your personal information.
Right to delete: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to opt out: You may opt out of having your personal information shared for cross-context behavioral advertising (if applicable).
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at niki@across-the-line.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling any requests.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no online platform or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
11. Children’s Privacy
ATL Magazine does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
12. International Users
ATL Magazine is operated in the United States. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
13. Changes to This Policy
Kota Media Lab may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
14. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Kota Media Lab LLC
Email: support@across-the-line.com
Location: California, USA
15. Effective Date and Acceptance
By continuing to use ATL Magazine and our affiliated Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.