Privacy Policy for IAM.com

Last updated: October 18, 2025
Who we are: IAM.com® is a Global Entertainment site operated by Indie Agency Management LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”).
Contact: Use our contact form at https://www.iam.com/contact/.

What this policy covers

This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices. It also includes disclosures required by Amazon Associates and Google AdSense.

Information we collect

• Usage information: pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, referring URL, approximate location (city/region), device/browser characteristics.
• Cookies & similar technologies: identifiers that help remember preferences, measure performance, prevent fraud, and display advertising.
• Information you provide: content of messages sent through our contact form or other forms on the site.
• Advertising/affiliate events: ad impressions, clicks, and conversion signals needed for attribution and reporting.

How we use information

• Operate, secure, and improve the site and its hub sections (actors, artists, athletes, dancers, models, musicians).
• Measure performance and understand what content is useful.
• Display advertising and affiliate recommendations.
• Communicate with you if you submit a message through our contact form.

Cookies, ads, and analytics

• We use an analytics system that sets first-party cookies and collects usage data to help us understand aggregate site performance.
• We use advertising technology that may set cookies or use similar identifiers to deliver and measure ads, limit frequency, and prevent fraud.

Google AdSense (and consent)

We use Google AdSense to show ads. Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve ads based on visits to this and other sites.
For visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we display a Google-certified consent banner where you can choose whether ad cookies are used.
Learn more or manage Google ad personalization at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads and see Google’s technologies policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Affiliate links (including affiliate networks)

Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click them, a cookie or tracking parameter may record that you came from IAM.com so we can receive credit if you make a purchase. Affiliate platforms and advertisers receive only the data necessary for attribution, reporting, and fraud prevention.

Amazon Associates disclosure

IAM.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon may set cookies to track visits and purchases for attribution. See Amazon’s privacy information at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496.

Your choices

• Consent banner (EEA/UK/CH): Use the banner to allow or reject ad cookies and manage granular options.
• Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies.
• Interest-based ads opt-outs:
  • Google Ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
  • NAI: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • DAA (U.S.): https://optout.aboutads.info

Data sharing

We share data with:

• Service providers that help operate the site (hosting, security, analytics, advertising).
• Advertising and affiliate partners (including Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, and affiliate networks) for ad delivery, measurement, and attribution.
• Legal/safety recipients if required by law or to protect rights and users.

We require recipients to process data only for the purposes described here and to protect it appropriately.

Data retention

• Analytics and advertising logs: generally up to 26 months, unless a longer period is needed for security, compliance, or dispute resolution.
• Contact form submissions: retained as long as needed to respond and maintain records.

Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s privacy

The site is intended for a general audience and not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your rights

EEA/UK/Swiss visitors: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing).
California residents (CPRA): You may request to know/access, delete, or correct personal information and, where applicable, opt out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Submit requests via our contact form: https://www.iam.com/contact/.

International transfers

We may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used.

Third-party links

We link to third-party sites with their own privacy practices.

Changes

We may update this policy; the “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version. Material changes may be highlighted on the site.

How to contact us

Use our contact form: https://www.iam.com/contact/.