Privacy policy.

LPRIVACY NOTICE
Last Updated: 19 June 2025

Untold Entrepreneurs (“we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

We operate the podcast "Untold Entrepreneurs", available via our website and other podcast platforms. Our website may include features such as newsletter sign-ups, listener surveys, episode feedback, and guest applications.

Data Controller:
Untold Entrepreneurs
Email: untoldentrepreneursstudio@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data – name, title, username.

  • Contact Data – email address, social media handles.

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type/version, time zone, and cookies.

  • Usage Data – how you use our website or interact with episodes.

  • Marketing & Communications Data – your preferences in receiving marketing from us.

We do not collect special category data (e.g. health, biometric, or political data) unless explicitly provided and necessary (e.g. diversity research with consent).

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • Direct interactions – via forms, subscriptions, or guest submissions.

  • Automated technologies – via cookies and analytics (Google Analytics, etc.).

  • Third parties – via podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify) or embedded forms (e.g. Typeform, Substack).

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your data when the law allows. Most commonly:

PurposeLawful Basis (UK GDPR Article)Sending newsletters or updatesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))Responding to queriesLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))Guest applications or collaborationsContract (Art. 6(1)(b))Website security and improvementLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. email marketing, analytics, hosting).

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required.

  • Third-party podcast platforms (only aggregated or anonymised data).

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

We may transfer data outside the UK (e.g., email tools in the US), but only to countries with an adequacy decision or under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure equivalent data protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.

  • Contact forms: Up to 12 months after final correspondence.

  • Analytics data: Typically retained for 14 months.

8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data.

  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data.

  • Erase data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at untoldentrepreneursstudio@gmail.com

9. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enhance user experience and track usage. You can manage cookies via your browser or via the cookie banner.

10. Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice periodically. If material changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and notify users where appropriate.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Notice?
Email: untoldentrepreneursstudio@gmail.com