Brand Retro – Privacy Policy

Brand Retro (“Brand Retro,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit brandretro.com (the “Site”), interact with our content, or subscribe to updates related to the Brand Retro podcast. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information: Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.

A. Personal Information You Provide

We collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email
• Address
• Mailing Address (if you request merchandise or physical materials)
• Phone Number
• Payment information (only when you make a purchase; processed securely through third-party payment providers)

You may provide this information when you:

• Subscribe to the Brand Retro newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Engage with giveaways, promotions, or surveys
• Make a purchase
• Communicate with us directly

We do not collect Personal Information unless you choose to provide it.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type 
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Referring website
• Access times

This information is used for security, analytics, and to improve Site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

Brand Retro may use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and podcast-related services
• Communicate with you, including sending announcements, updates, or promotional content
• Respond to inquiries or support requests
• Process purchases or transactions you request
• Conduct analytics and audience measurement
• Enforce our terms, protect our rights, and comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

Brand Retro does not sell, rent, or lease Personal Information. We may share information only with:

A. Trusted Service Providers

These may include:

• Email marketing platforms
• Web hosting providers
• Customer support tools
• Delivery/shipping partners
• Payment processors

Service providers are permitted to use your information solely to perform services on our behalf and must protect its confidentiality.

B. Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Brand Retro, our users, or the public
• Prevent or address fraud, security, or technical issues

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enable site functionality
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as podcast directories, social media platforms, or affiliate sites).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including SSL encryption—to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

By using the Site, you acknowledge these inherent limitations.

7. Your Rights (Including California Consumer Rights)

Subject to applicable laws, you may request that we:

• Access the Personal Information we hold about you
• Delete your Personal Information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Limit certain types of data processing

We may retain information as needed to:

• Complete transactions
• Detect or prevent fraud
• Debug or repair functionality
• Comply with legal obligations
• Exercise or defend legal claims

To submit a privacy request, contact us at the email below.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site and the Brand Retro podcast are not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13.

If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Email Communications & Opt-Out

We may send emails related to updates, announcements, promotions, or podcast-related content.

You may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.

10. Data Storage

Your data may be stored on servers operated by reputable third-party hosting and cloud providers with whom we have contractual agreements.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are material, we will provide notice by:

• Posting the updated policy on the Site, and/or
• Sending an email notification (if you are subscribed)

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Brand Retro
Email: [email protected]
Website: brandretro.com