Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Seasonal Entertainment Source (SES) collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to our website and subscribers to our newsletter. We aim to collect only the information we need to operate the publication and to be transparent about how that information is used.
Who We Are
Seasonal Entertainment Source is a trade publication owned and operated by Philip Hernandez as a sole proprietorship.
Mailing address:
Seasonal Entertainment Source
PO Box 1115
Canyon Country, CA 91386
Privacy contact: [email protected]
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to the SES newsletter, we collect your email address. Subscriptions to the SES newsletter are managed through Substack, which collects this information on our behalf and is subject to its own privacy policy at substack.com/privacy.
- Reader correspondence: When you contact us by email with story tips, corrections requests, or other communications, we receive the information you provide in that message.
- Future magazine subscriptions: If you subscribe to the SES print magazine when it launches, we will collect the name, mailing address, and payment information necessary to process and fulfill your subscription. This policy will be updated when those services are introduced.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the SES website, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
This information is used to understand how the site is used, to identify and fix technical problems, and to improve the publication.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send the SES newsletter to subscribers
- Respond to reader correspondence
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Understand reader interests and improve our editorial coverage
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade subscriber email addresses or reader information to third parties.
Newsletter Service
SES uses Substack to manage and deliver our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address is shared with Substack so they can deliver the newsletter to you. Substack’s handling of subscriber data is governed by its own privacy policy at substack.com/privacy.
You can unsubscribe from the SES newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or by emailing [email protected].
Cookies & Analytics
The SES website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate basic site functions and to collect anonymous analytics data about how the site is used. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
User-Generated Content
SES does not currently allow comments on articles. We do not host user-generated content on the website. If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated to describe how that content is handled.
Third-Party Links
SES articles frequently link to third-party websites, including industry publications, company websites, and primary sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage readers to review the privacy policies of any site they visit through a link from SES.
Children's Privacy
SES is a trade publication for industry professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (SES does not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
European Economic Area Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or comparable laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Newsletter subscribers’ email addresses are retained until the subscriber unsubscribes or requests deletion.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or about how SES handles your information can be sent to:
[email protected]
Seasonal Entertainment Source
PO Box 1115
Canyon Country, CA 91386