Privacy Policy for Associated Podcasts (APod)
 
Effective Date: July 14, 2025
Last Updated: July 14, 2025
 
At Associated Podcasts (APod), we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us online or through our services.
 
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
 
 
 
1. Collection of Personal Information
 
a) What We Collect

 

    We may collect the following types of personal information:
 

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Company or organization name (if applicable)

• Billing information for transactions

• Social media profile details (if provided voluntarily)

• IP address and usage data from your interactions with our site or services

 
 
 
b) How We Collect It

    We collect personal information through:
 

• Web forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)

• Email correspondence

• Podcast downloads or platform interactions

• Social media engagement

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Payment or e-commerce systems (where applicable)

 
 
We collect only the information necessary for the purposes identified below and retain it only as long as required.
 
2. Use of Personal Information 
 

    We use your information to:
 

• Provide podcasting services and content you’ve requested

• Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your express or implied consent)

• Communicate with you about events, partnerships, or opportunities

• Respond to inquiries or customer support requests

• Improve our website, content, and listener experience

• Fulfill legal or regulatory requirements

 
3. Consent and CASL Compliance

    We comply fully with CASL. You will receive email communications from us only if:
 

• You have explicitly consented to receive them (opt-in via form, checkbox, or subscription)

• There is an existing business relationship (you’ve purchased a service, inquired, or subscribed in the last 2 years)

• You have made your contact information publicly available in a professional context, and the content of our communication relates to your business or role

 
 
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails, or by contacting us directly at info@associatedpodcasts.ca.
 
 
 
4. Disclosure of Information
 
     We do not sell or rent your personal information.
 

 

 We may disclose your information to:
 

• Trusted service providers who support us in delivering our services (e.g., email marketing, hosting, analytics, and payment processing)

• Law enforcement or government agencies where required by law or court order

• Successors or assigns in the event of a merger, sale, or organizational restructuring, subject to confidentiality obligations

 
 

5. Storage & Protection of Personal Information
 
 
Your data may be stored in Canada or securely on servers located in jurisdictions with equivalent data protection frameworks (e.g., the United States).
 
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
 
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
 
 
 
6. Access & Correction
 
 
You have the right to:
 

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Withdraw consent at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

 
 
To make such a request, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@associatedpodcasts.ca. We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.
 
 
 
7. Third-Party Services and Links
 
 
Our website and podcasts may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal information.
 
 
 
8. Cookies & Analytics
 
 
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and personalize content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact functionality.
 
We use tools like Google Analytics, which may collect anonymized data subject to Google’s privacy policy.
 
 
 
9. Children’s Privacy
 
 
Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
 
 
 
10. Updates to This Policy
 
 
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or legal obligations. The most current version will be available on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services following changes implies your consent to the revised policy.
 
 
 
11. Contact Us
 
 
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to withdraw consent, or want to file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Officer:
 
Privacy Officer
info@associatedpodcasts.ca
Associated Podcasts (APod)
Ontario, Canada