privacy policy

Effective Date: March 30, 2025

Welcome to The Heart of Podcast ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website, book a session, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
 

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Booking details (e.g. session preferences, dates)

• Payment and billing information (via secure third-party processors)

• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, time on site)

• Content created or submitted in studio (with consent)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
 

• Respond to inquiries and manage bookings

• Provide and personalize our podcast services

• Process payments and send confirmations

• Improve our website and service offerings

• Communicate with you about updates, content, or offers

• Ensure a professional and supportive experience in our studio

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.

We may share it with trusted third parties only when necessary:
 

• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, Wix Payments)

• Scheduling or booking tools

• Legal authorities if required by law

• All third parties we work with comply with privacy and data protection laws.

4. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve performance. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. How We Protect Your Data
We take data protection seriously and use secure systems to store and manage your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure — you share your data at your own discretion.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:
 

• Access or update your information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent to receive communication

• File a complaint with your local data authority (if applicable)

• Please email us at [your email address] with any such requests.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services, comply with legal requirements, and support business operations.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g. booking platforms, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

9. Use of Studio Content
All content recorded in our studio is the intellectual property of the client, unless agreed otherwise in writing.

We will never use or share any of your podcast content, video, or personal material without your explicit written consent.

With your permission, we may request to feature selected content, behind-the-scenes photos, or testimonials for promotional purposes (e.g. social media, our website, or portfolio). This will always be clearly discussed and approved by you beforehand.

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Heart of Podcast
📍 Austin, Texas
📧 info@theheartofpodcast.com
🌐 www.theheartofpodcast.com