Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Podcept ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at podcept.com or engage with our podcast booking services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily share with us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you fill out our contact form or book a consultation
• Company name, role, and professional details relevant to our services
• Bios, headshots, talking points, and other materials you provide for podcast pitching
• Communications with us, including emails and call notes
• Payment information when you become a client (processed through secure third-party payment providers)

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage our podcast booking services
• Communicate with you about inquiries, bookings, and updates
• Pitch you (or your client) as a guest to relevant podcasts when you've engaged us for placement services
• Improve our website, services, and customer experience
• Send marketing communications (you can opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:

• With podcast hosts: When pitching you as a guest, we share the bio, headshot, talking points, and contact details necessary for the host to evaluate and confirm your appearance.
• With service providers: Trusted third-party tools we use to operate our business (e.g., email providers, payment processors, analytics platforms).
• For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• With your consent: Any other sharing will be done only with your explicit permission.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you'd like us to delete your information, contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools may collect information like IP addresses and browsing behavior in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@podcept.com.

8. Data Security

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as podcasts we've placed clients on, or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

Podcept
Email: support@podcept.com
Website: podcept.com