Privacy Policy
We practice what we preach. Your privacy is our priority.
Last updated: January 2024
Our Privacy Principles
Transparency
We tell you exactly what data we collect and why.
Minimalism
We collect only what's necessary for our service.
Control
You control your data and can delete it anytime.
Information We Collect
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only required information, and we use it solely to send you privacy-first insights and episode updates.
Website Analytics
We use privacy-first analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes page views, episode plays, and general usage patterns. We do not track individual users or create detailed profiles.
Comments and Interactions
When you leave comments on episodes, we store your chosen display name and comment content. We do not require real names or personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- Send you newsletter content and episode notifications
- Improve our website and content based on usage patterns
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations when required
What We Don't Do
- We don't sell your data to advertisers or third parties
- We don't use tracking pixels in our emails
- We don't create detailed user profiles for advertising
- We don't share your information without your consent
- We don't use invasive analytics or fingerprinting
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- • Secure hosting with privacy-focused providers
- • Regular security updates and monitoring
- • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data
Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service
Third-Party Services
We carefully select third-party services that align with our privacy values:
Email Service
We use privacy-focused email providers that don't scan or sell your data.
Video Hosting
Episodes are embedded using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode to limit tracking.
Website Hosting
Our website is hosted on privacy-respecting infrastructure.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll notify our newsletter subscribers and post the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.