Privacy Policy for By Words Podcast
Last Updated: December 31, 2025
Introduction
By Words Podcast ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out our contact form
Sign up for our email list or newsletter
Download free resources or opt-ins
Subscribe to our podcast
Interact with us on social media

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Any other information you choose to provide in your message or inquiry

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Time zone setting
Browser plug-in types and versions
Operating system and platform
Pages you visit and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
Send you newsletters, free resources, and promotional materials (with your consent)
Improve and optimize our website and services
Understand how visitors use our website
Monitor and analyze usage and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Comply with legal obligations

Email Marketing
If you sign up for our email list or download a free resource, you consent to receive marketing emails from us. We use email service providers to manage our email communications.
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us directly at [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]

Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Flodesk, ConvertKit, Mailchimp) - to send newsletters and manage email lists
Website Hosting - to host and maintain our website
Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics) - to analyze website traffic and usage
Payment Processors (if applicable) - to process transactions

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Colorado Residents (CPA)
If you are a Colorado resident, you have the right to:

Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Delete your personal data
Obtain a copy of your personal data
Opt-out of targeted advertising (if applicable)

European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Request erasure of your personal data
Restrict processing of your personal data
Data portability
Object to processing of your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@thehannahhughes.com
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.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
By Words Podcast
Hannah Hughes

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