Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email, username, password
• Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, social media links
• Content: Podcasts, episodes, show notes, metadata you create
• Payment Information: Billing details (processed securely by third-party providers)
• Communications: Messages, support requests, feedback

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, OS, device identifiers
• Analytics: Listener counts, engagement metrics, geographic data
• Cookies: Session data, preferences (see Cookie Policy)
• Content Moderation Data: Reports of inappropriate content, moderation actions taken, user interactions with content
• Community Data: Questions, comments, votes, and other community interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our podcast hosting services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your requests and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Provide analytics and insights about your podcast performance
• Content Moderation: Review reported content, investigate violations, and take appropriate action
• Community Safety: Monitor for inappropriate behavior and maintain a safe environment
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and applicable laws

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share
• Service Providers: Third parties who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Public Content: Your podcasts and public profile information are visible to listeners

We do NOT sell your personal information.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

5. Your Rights & Choices

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at talktopodiela@gmail.com or through your account settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services
• Required by law or for legal purposes
• Necessary for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Data processing agreements

9. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for:

• Analytics: Google Analytics (see their privacy policy)
• Hosting: Cloud infrastructure providers
• Payment: Stripe (see their privacy policy)
• Email: Email service providers

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of material changes via email or platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us: