Privacy Policy for PodcastStarterKit.co
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
PodcastStarterKit.co ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and free podcasting tools.
By accessing PodcastStarterKit.co, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, we act as the Data Controller for your personal data.
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2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address — when you subscribe for updates or contact us
- Any content included when you message or email us
No user account is required to access our tools.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
To operate and improve the website, we collect:
- IP address
- Browser type, settings, and operating system
- Device information
- Pages viewed, clicks, and time spent on the site
- Referring links
- Cookies or similar technologies (see Section 5)
This data may be collected via analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Provide and operate our free tools | Legitimate interest |
| Improve performance and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Send newsletters and product updates | Consent |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to contact requests | Legitimate interest / Consent |
We do not sell personal data.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share data only with trusted processors that help operate our service, such as:
- Website hosting & infrastructure providers
- Email newsletter delivery platforms
- Analytics providers
All third-party processors are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
We do not share your personal data with advertisers or sell your information to third parties.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable site functionality
- Measure website usage (analytics)
- Improve experience and performance
You will be presented with a cookie consent option where legally required (e.g., EU/EEA).
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Email addresses: until you unsubscribe (or request deletion)
- Analytics/technical logs: for a limited period necessary to improve and secure the service
Data may be retained longer if required for legal obligations.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is guaranteed 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
Data may be stored and processed in countries outside your own. When applicable, we ensure protection based on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Other recognized safeguards consistent with GDPR
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Receive a copy of your data (portability)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK users)
To exercise your rights, contact:
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions).
We do not knowingly collect children's personal data. If mistakenly collected, we will delete it immediately upon notice.
11. CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the rights to:
- Know what data we collect and why
- Request access to your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request to opt-out of "selling or sharing" personal data (we do neither)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
California residents may make requests using the contact email below.
12. Supervisory Authority Contact (EU Users)
You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Contact details: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
13. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any privacy questions or requests: