Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Da Conch Salad Podcast ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at conchsalad.com and the podcast distributed across Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other platforms. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact submissions: When you use the "Got Somethin' to Say" form, we collect the email address and message you submit.
• Merchandise orders: Orders placed through our Shopify-powered merch store are processed by Shopify. We receive order details needed to fulfill your purchase.
• Account credentials: If you create an account to manage episodes, we store your email address. Passwords are hashed and never visible to us.
• Analytics & listening data: Our podcast hosts and the platforms you listen on (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) may provide aggregate listening statistics. We do not receive personally identifying listening data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your messages and story submissions.
• To process and fulfill merchandise orders.
• To manage authorized accounts for episode management.
• To improve our content, website, and listener experience.

4. Who We Share With

We use trusted third parties to operate the site:

• Shopify — handles merch storefront and payments.
• Supabase — our database and authentication provider.
• Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon — podcast distribution platforms with their own policies.

We never sell your personal information.

5. Cookies

Our site uses essential cookies to keep your session working (such as remembering your cart). We do not use advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. Email us at dacspodcast@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes

We may update this policy as the show grows. We'll post the updated date above so you always know when it changed.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach out to dacspodcast@gmail.com.