PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Learning To Say Goodbye ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.learningtosaygoodbye.com (the "Site") or interact with our podcast.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to our mailing list
- Payment information when you make a donation (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Any information you choose to include in messages or correspondence with us
Information Collected Automatically:
- Device and browser information (type, operating system, IP address)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring website)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Send you updates about our podcast, episodes, and resources (if you've opted in)
- Process donations and provide receipts
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. EVER! We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting (Squarespace), email communications, payment processing, and analytics. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights):
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell your information)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at podcast@learningtosaygoodbye.com.
Other U.S. Residents:
Depending on your state, you may have similar privacy rights under state laws.
International Visitors:
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer. But please note the privacy policy above. We never sell your information.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our Site
- Analyze Site traffic and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. These services may use cookies to collect information about your usage.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including podcast platforms, social media, and resources we recommend. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. PODCAST PLATFORMS
Our podcast is distributed through third-party platforms (such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and others). When you access our podcast through these platforms, their privacy policies apply to any information they collect. We do not have access to or control over the information collected by these platforms.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site and podcast are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
9. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: podcast@learningtosaygoodbye.com
For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, please include "California Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line of your email.
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YOUR CONSENT
By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.