Privacy Policy

The Napa Valley Standard ("TNVS," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by The Napa Valley Standard.

This Privacy Policy applies to our websites and owned properties, including:
 https://www.thenapavalleystandard.com, https://tickets.thenapavalleystandard.com, https://www.teama21.com, https://eventzerofoundation.org, and any other website that links to this Privacy Policy (collectively, our "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

What Information We Collect and Why

The categories of information we or our third-party vendors collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, location, and payment information (if you make a purchase). If you complete a form, register for our mailing list, enter a contest, or otherwise interact with us, we may collect information relevant to your participation. We may also collect communications between you and The Napa Valley Standard.

Data Collected Through Use of the Service

We collect information about how you use the Service, including your actions on the site, content you provide, and interactions with our pages ("User Content").

Information from Third Parties

From time to time, we may receive information about you from our partners, service providers, or other users.

Usage and Device Information

We and our partners may use technologies (e.g., cookies, pixels, web beacons) to collect information such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages you visit, links you click, and time spent on our sites
  • Whether you open our emails or engage with links
  • Mobile device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, AdID), carrier, and approximate location data
  • Analytics data via tools such as Google Analytics (see Google's Privacy Policy and opt-out options here)

If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block or alert you to them. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality on our sites.


How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account and deliver our Service
  • Process payments, send confirmations, invoices, and updates
  • Communicate with you about events, promotions, or inquiries
  • Conduct analytics to understand and improve our audience and offerings
  • Facilitate contests and promotions
  • Deliver personalized content and advertising
  • Prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security


Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Partner organizations and event hosts affiliated with The Napa Valley Standard and its exclusive production partner, a21
  • Vendors and service providers who help us operate (e.g., ticketing, analytics, advertising, accounting)
  • Third-party partners running contests or sweepstakes (clearly identified in each program's rules)
  • Other a21-owned brands or affiliates, who will use your data consistent with this Privacy Policy
  • Law enforcement or regulatory entities as required by law or to protect our rights
  • Public platforms, if you post or comment publicly on our site or social media
  • In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be part of the transferred assets

We may also share anonymized, aggregated information that does not personally identify you.

Your Control Over Information

You can:

  • Update your profile or data preferences by emailing us at info@thenapavalleystandard.com
  • Unsubscribe from promotional emails or SMS by using the "unsubscribe" link or replying "STOP"
  • Contact us to review, modify, or delete your information (where legally permitted)


Third-Party Tracking & Online Advertising

We work with third-party advertisers and analytics partners who collect data across devices to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.
 You can learn more about interest-based advertising and opt-out options at:

We also use Google Analytics and Google Ads for remarketing and measurement. Learn more or opt out here:


Children's Privacy

The Napa Valley Standard does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us at info@thenapavalleystandard.com and we will delete the information promptly.


Links to Other Websites

Our Service may link to third-party sites (partners, sponsors, or advertisers). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.


California Privacy Rights

California residents may request information about our data sharing practices under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 by contacting info@thenapavalleystandard.com.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes. Updates will be noted with a new "last modified" date. Continued use of our Service after updates signifies your consent to the revised terms.


Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@thenapavalleystandard.com.

Last updated: October 2025