Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14th December 2025
Welcome to The Flourish Pod ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.theflourishpod.com, listen to our podcast, or engage with our content.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:
Podcast Name: The Flourish Pod
Website: www.theflourishpod.com
Contact Email: info@theflourishpod.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Fill out a contact form
Register for events or giveaways
Communicate with us via email or social platforms
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Any message or details you choose to share
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URLs
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
Consent – for newsletters, cookies, and marketing communications
Legitimate Interest – to operate, improve, and grow The Flourish Pod
Legal Obligation – where required by law
Contractual Necessity – where participation in an activity requires it
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Deliver podcast episodes and related content
Respond to inquiries and messages
Send newsletters and updates (via Mailchimp, with consent)
Analyze website traffic and listener engagement
Improve our content, website, and overall experience
5. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and collect usage data.
How We Use Cookies
The Flourish Pod uses cookies to:
Ensure website functionality
Understand how visitors interact with our site
Track analytics and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage
Marketing Cookies: May be used by third-party platforms where applicable
Upon your first visit, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
6. Third-Party Services and Platforms
We use trusted third-party services to operate and grow The Flourish Pod:
a. Mailchimp
Used for email newsletters and communications. When you subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their GDPR-compliant privacy practices.
b. Podcast Hosting & Streaming Platforms
Our podcast is distributed through platforms such as:
Spotify
Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters)
Apple Podcasts and other directories
These platforms may collect listener data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control how these platforms process your data.
c. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google may collect data such as IP address, device information, and usage behavior. IP anonymization may be enabled where applicable.
7. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., podcast players, videos, or social posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data about you.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@theflourishpod.com.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
11. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services we use may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Flourish Pod is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Email: info@theflourishpod.com
