Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Jamie and Chris Don't Be an Idiot Podcast ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ("Website") or interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States of America, and complies with applicable federal and state privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you fill out our contact form or communicate with us
• Feedback and Submissions: Topic suggestions, comments, questions, and other content you submit
• Communication Records: Correspondence with us via email, contact forms, or other channels

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, date/time stamps
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Website, features you use, time spent on pages

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

2.4 Third-Party Platform Information

If you access our podcast through third-party platforms (such as YouTube or Spotify), those platforms may collect information about your usage according to their own privacy policies. We do not have access to or control over information collected by these third-party platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: Respond to your inquiries, feedback, and requests
• Service Improvement: Understand user preferences and improve our Website and podcast content
• Content Creation: Consider topic suggestions and feedback for future episodes
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: Send you updates about new episodes or Website changes (only with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Personal Information

Important: We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes or any other reason. Your privacy is important to us.

4.2 Limited Sharing Situations

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers, web hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
• With Your Consent: Any other sharing will be done only with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection practices
• CSRF protection and rate limiting on forms
• Honeypot fields to prevent bot submissions

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Typical retention periods:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 3 years or until the inquiry is resolved
• Log Files: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics purposes
• Email Communications: Retained as long as necessary for communication purposes

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at chaines2470@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website and podcast are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from their child should contact us immediately at chaines2470@gmail.com.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (including YouTube and Spotify). This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Website is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at chaines2470@gmail.com.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that a user does not want to have their online activity tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

15. Governing Law

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

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacyterms@dontbeanidiotshow.com
Contact Form: Use our contact form

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

17. Consent

BY USING OUR WEBSITE OR SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO US, YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.