Last updated: March 18, 2026

Hey ABQ ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website heyabq.news and publishes a weekly email newsletter. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to Hey ABQ, we collect the email address you provide. We may also collect your first name if you choose to provide it.

When you visit our website or interact with our emails, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location, email open and click activity, and pages visited on our website. This information is collected through cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies used by us and our service providers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to send you our weekly newsletter, to understand how subscribers interact with our content so we can improve it, to serve relevant advertising within our newsletter and on our website, to communicate with you about your subscription, and to comply with legal obligations.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Hey ABQ. Each has its own privacy policy governing its handling of your data.

Beehiiv: Our email newsletter platform. Beehiiv hosts our subscriber list, sends our emails, and collects analytics on email engagement. Beehiiv's privacy policy is available at beehiiv.com/privacy.

Meta (Facebook/Instagram): We run advertising campaigns through Meta's platforms. Meta may use cookies and tracking pixels on our website to measure ad performance and deliver targeted advertising. Meta's privacy policy is available at facebook.com/privacy.

Squarespace: Our website host. Squarespace may collect technical data from site visitors. Squarespace's privacy policy is available at squarespace.com/privacy.

We may use additional tools for social media management, analytics, and automation. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website and emails use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website but will not affect your ability to receive our newsletter.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you newsletter emails. You may also contact us directly to request deletion of your personal information.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and associated data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Children's Privacy

Hey ABQ is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify subscribers by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: info@heyabq.news