Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Elevate Podcasting Digital ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website elevatepodcasting.digital (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Send us emails
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Store search and filter preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website content and user experience
  • To analyze website usage and performance
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraud and security threats

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist in website hosting and maintenance
  • Analytics providers to understand website usage
  • Legal authorities when required by law

3.2 External Links

Our website contains links to external podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, etc.) and podcast websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

4. Data Security

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

5. 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.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

7. Cookie Management

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

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

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

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

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.