Privacy Policy

CoreyPod.com Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3/18/26

CoreyPod (“CoreyPod,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website CoreyPod.com and any related content, including our blog, book information pages, and podcast updates (collectively, the “Site”). CoreyPod is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Connecticut, United States.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or use the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site, including when you:

• Subscribe to our blog or email newsletter
• Request updates about our podcast
• Express interest in purchasing a book or request more information about the book
• Contact us directly by email or via any forms we provide on the Site

The types of information we may collect include:

• Contact Information:
  • Email address
  • Name (if you choose to provide it)
• Communication Content:
  • The content of messages you send to us (for example, when you email us with questions or feedback)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as government ID numbers, financial account numbers, or health information) through the Site.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site (typically through cookies or similar technologies), such as:

• Device and browser type
• IP address and general location information (city/region level)
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website or link

This technical information is generally collected in an aggregated or de-identified form and is used to help us understand how visitors use the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Blog and newsletter emails:
  To send you blog posts, newsletters, and other email communications you have opted in to receive.
• Book interest and updates:
  To send you information about our book, including availability, purchasing options, related resources, and promotional updates you have requested.
• Podcast updates:
  To send you updates about the CoreyPod podcast, such as new episodes, announcements, or related offerings.
• Site operation and improvement:
  To operate, maintain, and improve the Site, including understanding how visitors use the Site and making adjustments to content, layout, and features.
• Communication and support:
  To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests, and to provide customer support.
• Legal, safety, and compliance:
  To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our rights, property, and the safety of CoreyPod, our users, and others.

We will not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (such as the European Union or United Kingdom), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (for example, when you subscribe to our email list).
• Our legitimate interests (for example, to operate and improve the Site and communicate with you about our content and offerings, where such interests are not overridden by your rights).
• Compliance with legal obligations (for example, record-keeping or responding to lawful requests).

You may withdraw your consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing from our emails), without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers:
  We may share personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email service providers, website hosting providers, analytics providers, or similar vendors. These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect it consistent with this Privacy Policy.
• Business or ownership changes:
  In the event of a sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or part of the business or assets of CoreyPod (as a sole proprietorship), your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
• Legal requirements and protection:
  We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
  • Comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
  • Enforce our terms and policies
  • Protect the security or integrity of the Site
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of CoreyPod, our users, or others

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Site
• Improve the content and functionality of the Site

You may be able to configure your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

If you are in the EU/UK, where required, we will seek your consent for non-essential cookies and provide options for managing your cookie preferences.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as is reasonably necessary to:

• Provide the services and content you have requested (such as sending newsletters or updates)
• Operate and improve the Site
• Comply with our legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When no longer needed for these purposes, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify your information.

7. Your Rights (Including EU/UK and California)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request that we correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection or restriction: The right to object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data portability (EU/UK): The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
• Withdraw consent (EU/UK): Where we rely on consent to process your personal information, the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law, which may include:

• The right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• The right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information where applicable (we do not sell your personal information).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

You can exercise some of these rights directly by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” or similar link in our emails to stop receiving future email communications.

For all other requests, please contact us using the contact details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with a higher age of consent for data processing, we follow applicable legal requirements.

10. International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in, and transferred to, the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Where required by law (for example, for EU/UK visitors), we will rely on appropriate safeguards to protect personal information transferred internationally, such as standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms, or we will obtain your explicit consent where appropriate.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by CoreyPod.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Any changes will be effective when posted on this page, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

CoreyPod
Email: info@coreypod.com

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information above.

This is a general informational template and not legal advice. For full compliance with Connecticut, EU/UK, and California laws, it’s best to have a lawyer review and tailor this to your exact tech stack and data flows.