Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

The Pod Authority ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send us.
  • Correspondence: If you email us directly, we may retain the content of your messages and your email address.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Cookies and Local Storage: We use browser cookies and local storage to remember your preferences, such as cookie consent and search filters.
  • Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent on our site.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Communicate with you about updates or changes to our service

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 information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external podcast platforms and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Store search and filter settings
  • Analyze website usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.