Privacy Policy

🌍 Global Privacy Policy for Ink, Coffee & Regrets
Last updated: 28 August 2025

Welcome to Ink, Coffee & Regrets, the podcast that pairs literary analysis with caffeine and occasional emotional whiplash. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data—whether you’re tuning in from a cozy flat in London, a beach in Rio, or a spaceship orbiting Betelgeuse.

🧾 What We Collect
We collect data to improve your experience and keep the podcast running smoothly. Here’s what we may gather:

We do not collect biometric data, psychic impressions, or your browser history from 2007. That’s between you and your conscience.

🧠 Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you’re in the EU/UK, we process your data based on:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to inquiries)
• Legitimate interest (e.g., improving the site)
• Legal obligation (e.g., if the Vogons demand it—just kidding, we mean actual laws)
  You can withdraw consent anytime. We won’t take it personally (unless you do it dramatically).

🏛️ Your Rights by Region
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

To exercise these rights, contact us via the form or email. We’ll respond promptly—unless we’re stuck in a time loop, in which case we’ll respond repeatedly.

🍪 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:

• Keep the site functional
• Analyze traffic
• Remember your preferences
  You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site may still work, but it might sulk a little.

🎧 Third-Party Services
We use services like:

• Podcast hosts (RedCircle, Spotify for Podcasters)
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, maybe others)
• Email platforms (Mailchimp, etc.)
  These services may collect data independently. We vet them for compliance, but they have their own privacy policies—like neighbors with their own lawn gnomes.

🔐 Data Security
We use encryption, access controls, and caffeine-fueled vigilance to protect your data. No system is perfect, but we aim for “better than average” and “definitely not run by Vogons.”

🚀 International Transfers
If you’re outside the U.S., your data may be transferred here. We use safeguards like:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
• Adequacy decisions
• Strong passwords and stronger coffee

🧾 Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as laws evolve or as we discover new ways to make it more entertaining. Check back occasionally—or subscribe to the podcast, where we might sneak in a dramatic reading.

📬 Contact Us
Questions? Concerns? Fan mail? Reach out via our Contact Page. We love hearing from listeners—especially the ones who read privacy policies for fun.