Effective Date: August, 2024

Thank you for visiting The Curious Community podcast ("we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.curiouscommunitypodcast.com (the "Website"), interact with our content, or use our services. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information:

• Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for updates, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, password, and any other information you choose to provide.

• Payment Information: If you make a purchase or donation, we collect payment details such as credit card information and billing address. Payment processing is handled by third-party services, and we do not store your full payment information.

b. Non-Personal Information:

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and interact with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visits.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. This helps us personalize content, analyze Website traffic, and understand user preferences.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to deliver content, respond to your inquiries, and improve the Website's functionality and user experience.

• To Communicate With You: We may use your contact information to send newsletters, promotional materials, or updates about our podcast. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

• To Process Transactions: We use payment information to process orders, donations, and other financial transactions.

• To Analyze Usage and Trends: We use non-personal information to monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our Website and services.

• To Comply With Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, and enforce our terms of service.

 

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

 

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

a. Access and Update: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You can update your information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

b. Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us.

c. Do Not Track: Our Website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can control cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings.

 

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action to remove the information.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Curious Community
carrie@curiouscommunitypodcast.com

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 1, 2024.