Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NTGEN1 Podcasts ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") operates the NTGEN1 Podcasts website and application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains our privacy practices in plain language.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect several types of information for various purposes:

2.1 Types of Data Collected

• Personal Data: Email address (optional for newsletter), IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, podcasts played, search queries, subscription interactions
• Cookies & Tracking: Session IDs stored locally to enhance user experience and maintain preferences
• Automatically Collected Data: Server logs, crash reports, analytics data through Google Analytics and similar services

2.2 Purpose of Data Collection

• ✓ Provide and improve the Service
• ✓ Monitor and analyze trends and usage
• ✓ Personalize content and recommendations
• ✓ Send newsletter and promotional emails (with consent)
• ✓ Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
• ✓ Comply with legal obligations
• ✓ Deliver relevant advertisements

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

• • Session cookies (essential for functionality)
• • Preference cookies (remember your settings)
• • Analytics cookies (understand user behavior)
• • Advertising cookies (show relevant ads)

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

NTGEN1 Podcasts uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense and third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.

Google's use of data:

• • Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests
• • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings
• • We comply with Google's AdSense program policies
• • Ad serving is subject to Google's Privacy Policy

Users can also opt-out using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Session data is retained for 12 months and then automatically deleted. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• GDPR (EU/EEA Users): Right to access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and objection to processing
• CCPA (California Users): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information
• All Users: Right to request a copy of your data and to request deletion

To exercise these rights, contact us at podcasts.ntgen1@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• • Analytics (Google Analytics)
• • Advertising (Google AdSense, DoubleClick)
• • Hosting and Infrastructure
• • Email Services

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independent of our Service. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: podcasts.ntgen1@gmail.com
• Support: podcasts.ntgen1@gmail.com
• Response Time: 30 days