Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Distinctive Podcasts ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website distinctivepodcasts.digital (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
  • Provide feedback or suggestions

This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visits

3. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses cookies and local storage to enhance your browsing experience. Specifically:

  • Cookie Banner Preferences: We use local storage to remember if you have dismissed our cookie banner
  • Search Preferences: We may store your search and filter preferences locally to improve your experience
  • Analytics Cookies: We may use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze website usage and trends
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity

6. Third-Party Links

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

When you click on external links, you may be directed to:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • YouTube
  • Podcast creator websites
  • Other podcast platforms

7. 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Contact form submissions are typically retained for customer service purposes and may be deleted after a reasonable period unless ongoing communication is required.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain 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 a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. 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 information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.