EchoSphere Podcasts Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2025

EchoSphere Podcasts ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website, echospherepodcasts.com (the "Site"), and our podcast services (the "Services"). By using the Site or Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site and Services, including:

Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in any interactive features of the Site.
Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on the Site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and Services. This information may include your browsing history, preferences, and other usage data.
Podcast Listening Data: When you listen to our podcasts, we may collect information about your listening habits, such as the podcasts you listen to, the episodes you download, and the amount of time you spend listening. This data is used to improve our content and provide you with personalized recommendations.

We utilize third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze non-personal information about Site usage. These tools may use cookies and other tracking technologies to gather data about your interactions with our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and Improving the Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services, and to develop new features and functionality.
Personalizing Your Experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on the Site and Services, such as recommending podcasts that may be of interest to you.
Communicating with You: We use your information to communicate with you, such as sending you newsletters, responding to your inquiries, and providing you with updates about the Site and Services.
Marketing and Advertising: We may use your information to send you marketing and promotional materials about our products and services, or the products and services of our partners.
Analyzing Usage Trends: We use your information to analyze usage trends and patterns on the Site and Services, and to improve our understanding of how users interact with our content.
Protecting Our Rights: We may use your information to protect our rights and interests, such as preventing fraud and enforcing our terms of service.
Complying with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as responding to legal requests and protecting the safety and security of our users.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and Services, such as hosting providers, email marketing providers, and analytics providers.
Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners, such as sponsors and advertisers, to provide you with relevant offers and promotions.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and interests.
Business Transfers: In the event that we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets, we may transfer your information to the buyer or transferee.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.

We ensure that any third-party service providers we work with have adequate security measures in place to protect your personal information.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices and rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us. You can do so by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send you.
Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Site and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Site or Services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

EchoSphere Podcasts
Attn: Privacy Officer
555 Market Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0100