Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Behind the Door ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website btdpodcast.net (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you provide when you:

  • Submit a guest application through our contact form
  • Submit a sponsorship inquiry
  • Sign up for email notifications
  • Contact us through any of our communication channels

This information may include your name, email address, business name, social media handles, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your guest applications and sponsorship inquiries
  • Send you email notifications about new podcast episodes (if you opted in)
  • Improve our website and content
  • Communicate with you about the show
  • Comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep such information confidential.

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may use third-party services, including:

  • Transistor.fm — podcast hosting and distribution
  • Vercel — website hosting
  • Google Fonts — font delivery (see Google's privacy policy)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Cookies

Our Site may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

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