Metric-based Entertainment Rating & Insight Tracker
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [July, 2026]
MERIT (“MERIT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
By using the MERIT website or creating an account, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
When you register for or use MERIT, we may collect information including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mobile phone number
- City and state
- Comedy profile information
- Biography and experience
- Performance history
- Photos, videos, and promotional materials
- Social media links
- Payment information (when applicable)
- Communications submitted through the platform
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Connect comedians with participating clubs and showrunners.
- Process and manage bookings.
- Send booking confirmations, reminders, scheduling updates, and other account-related communications.
- Verify user identity when appropriate.
- Improve the functionality and security of the platform.
- Respond to customer support requests.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
SMS Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, MERIT may send transactional SMS messages related to your use of the platform, including:
- Booking offers
- Booking confirmations
- Scheduling updates
- Booking reminders
- Booking cancellations
- Account verification
- Other account-related notifications
These messages are intended to facilitate the booking process and are not promotional marketing messages.
Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided with applicable messages.
Sharing of Information
MERIT does not sell your personal information.
We may share information only as necessary to:
- Operate and maintain the platform.
- Provide requested services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of MERIT, its users, or others.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Cookies and Analytics
MERIT may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance the overall user experience.
Users may configure their browser settings to refuse cookies, although certain features of the website may not function properly.
Your Choices
You may:
- Update your account information.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
- Opt out of SMS communications as described above.
Children’s Privacy
MERIT is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page along with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.