Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to [Your Podcast Name] (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your
privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit
our website [yourpodcastwebsite.co.uk], subscribe to our podcast, interact with us, or use our
services. It is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
and the Data Protection Act 2018.
[Your Podcast Name] is a podcast based in the UK exploring real, honest conversations around
topics such as sex, relationships, mental health, and addiction.
You can contact us at:
Email: [your@email.com]
Postal Address: [if applicable]
We may collect the following information:
Contact Information: email address (e.g., if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited (via analytics tools)
User-Generated Content: comments or messages you submit (e.g., through contact forms or social media)
Sensitive Topics: If you choose to share information related to sex, mental health, or addiction
(e.g., in messages or feedback), we treat it with the utmost confidentiality and care.
We use your data to:
Provide and improve our website and podcast content
Respond to enquiries or feedback
Send email updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
Understand how users interact with our site (analytics)
Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data.
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or submit contact forms
Legitimate Interests: To analyse website traffic and improve user experience
Legal Obligation: Where required by law
We may use trusted third parties to help operate our website and podcast, such as:
Podcast hosting platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Podcasts)
Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp)
Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
These services may process your data according to their own privacy policies. We ensure they
comply with data protection regulations.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and track website performance. You can manage
cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if
separate).
We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational
measures to safeguard your information.
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [your@email.com].
We only keep your data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or to
comply with legal obligations.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a
revised “Effective Date”.
Our podcast covers topics that may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. If you choose
to engage with us or share your own experiences, we treat your information with respect and
confidentiality. We encourage users to avoid submitting personally identifiable details when
discussing sensitive topics online.