Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Peculiar Display Podcast
Effective Date: 12/11/2025
Last Updated: 12/11/2025

Owner/Controller: Peculiar Display Podcast LLC
Email: peculiardisplaypodcast@gmail.com

1. Overview

Peculiar Display Podcast LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Peculiar Display Podcast”) operates the Peculiar Display Podcast website and related online services (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information from visitors, subscribers, customers, and community participants. Our audience is global, and we aim to maintain practices consistent with significant privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and others where applicable.

By using our Site, subscribing to communications, interacting with our community, or purchasing merchandise or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:

• Our website and any subdomains
• Newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, and surveys
• Merchandise purchases, donations, or memberships
• Podcast analytics data collected through our hosting provider
• Cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies
• Social media integrations, comment systems, and third-party widgets

This Policy does not apply to data collected independently by third-party platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or social networks, each of which maintains its own privacy terms.

3. Personal Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

• Contact information: name, email address
• Billing and shipping information: for merchandise or donations (payment processors handle most payment details)
• User-generated content: comments, messages, uploads, reviews, voice messages, and other interactive inputs
• Account information: if you create an account or profile on our Site
• Customer support messages: emails or form submissions

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, we automatically collect:

• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage data: pages viewed, clicks, referring URLs, time spent onsite, and timestamps
• Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, persistent cookies, and local storage for functionality and analytics
• Podcast analytics: download counts, approximate geographic location (non-precise), user-agent details, listening app/platform, timestamps

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

• Email marketing providers (subscription status)
• Payment processors (transaction confirmations)
• Merchandising or fulfillment partners
• Analytics and advertising platforms (aggregated metrics)
• Social media platforms when you interact with our content

Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Site and podcast
• To process subscriptions, purchases, and donations
• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with consent where required)
• To improve content, site performance, user experience, and functionality
• To analyze audience metrics and podcast performance
• To manage community interactions and moderate content
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and Similar Laws)

Where applicable, we rely on:

• Performance of a contract (purchases, memberships, donations)
• Consent (newsletter sign-ups, cookie-based tracking)
• Legitimate interests (website security, analytics, content improvement)
• Legal obligations (tax, accounting, compliance)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable essential Site operations
• Store user preferences
• Conduct analytics to understand website traffic and behavior
• Improve content and user experience
• Provide advertising or retargeting (if implemented)

You may manage cookie preferences through browser settings and, where required, via our cookie consent banner.

A detailed Cookie Policy may be provided separately.

7. How We Share Personal Information

We share information only as necessary and never sell personal information for third-party marketing.

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers (hosting, email marketing, analytics, payment processors, merchandise printers, shipping partners)
• Ad networks or social media platforms (if we use advertising integrations)
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, compliance)
• Authorities if required by law
• Business transferees in the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization involving Peculiar Display Podcast LLC

Service providers are required to use data only for purposes consistent with this Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States, but we may process data globally. If data is transferred outside the EEA, UK, or other jurisdictions with transfer rules, we implement legally recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Deliver services
• Maintain accurate business and tax records
• Fulfill legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Improve our offerings

Common retention periods:

• Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe
• Transaction data: typically, 3–7 years (legal requirement)
• Analytics logs: limited duration, typically 12–36 months
• Account or profile data: until deleted or inactive for a defined period

Backups may retain information longer in secure, non-active archives.

10. Security

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Vendor security assessments
• Regular software updates and monitoring

No system is perfectly secure. If a data breach occurs that triggers notification obligations, we will follow applicable laws and notify affected users.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and content are not directed to children under 13 years of age (or the equivalent minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us immediately at peculiardisplaypodcast@gmail.com.

12. Your Rights

12.1 General Rights

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

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Request restriction or objection to processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a copy of your data in portable, machine-readable form

12.2 EU/EEA/UK (GDPR)

You may exercise all rights above by contacting us. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12.3 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request:

• Access to categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
• Deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)
• Information about data disclosures
• Opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, if applicable
• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To submit a request, contact us at peculiardisplaypodcast@gmail.com.

If we implement advertising cookies or cross-context behavioral advertising, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

13. Exercising Your Rights and Contacting Us

To request access, deletion, correction, or exercise any privacy rights, please contact:

Peculiar Display Podcast LLC
Email: peculiardisplaypodcast@gmail.com

Provide enough information for us to verify your identity and process the request. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

14. Public Content and Community Participation

If you comment, post, or share content on public areas of the Site or through social media integrations, your information may be visible to others and may be indexed by search engines. Do not post sensitive personal information publicly.

We may moderate or remove content that violates our terms or community standards.

15. Links to External Websites

The Site may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

16. Sponsored Content, Affiliate Links, and Advertising

We may include:

• Sponsored segments
• Affiliate links
• Advertisements
• Paid partnerships

If these integrations involve data collection by third parties, their privacy policies apply. We disclose sponsored or affiliate content in accordance with FTC guidelines.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. When changes are material, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may provide additional notice (e.g., banner or email).

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

18. Contact Information

For all privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Peculiar Display Podcast LLC
Email: peculiardisplaypodcast@gmail.com