Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for 5 Minute Disasters

At 5 Minute Disasters, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you share with us is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our podcast, or engage with us in other ways.

Information We Collect

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

Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, and other contact information when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a comment, or contacting us via email).
Usage Data: We collect information on how you use our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on our site. This information helps us improve the user experience and performance of the website.
Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand user behaviour and track site preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use the data to manage the website and provide better content and podcast episodes tailored to our audience’s preferences.
Communications: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we may use your information to respond to your inquiries, send updates about new episodes, or notify you of any relevant changes to the website or services.
Analytics: We use aggregated data (which does not identify individual users) to analyse trends, monitor website traffic, and optimise the user experience on our site.
Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers to help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers or email marketing platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify.

We may also share your information in the following instances:

To comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests, such as court orders or government regulations.
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, so while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: If your information is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it.
Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Objection and Restriction: You have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data in certain situations.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and podcast are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly remove the data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically. By continuing to use our website and services, you acknowledge and agree to these changes.