Privacy Policy

UnScriptured Podcast — Real Faith for Real People

Last updated: July 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how UnScriptured Podcast (“UnScriptured,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit UnScriptured.com (including sites at any related subdomains, e.g. xyz.UnScriptured.com), listen to or watch our podcast episodes, read show notes or transcripts, sign up for our mailing list, make a donation or gift, or otherwise interact with our Services.

By using our website or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or provide us with personal information.

Questions? Contact us.

1. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information you choose to give us, including when you:

• Subscribe to our mailing list or request notifications from the Host
• Contact us by email or through any contact form
• Make a donation, financial gift, or (in the future) subscribe to premium features
• Comment on episodes or interact with any community features we may add
• Purchase merchandise through any third-party store we link to

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address (if needed for a gift or merch)
• Payment information (processed only by our payment processors — we do not store full credit card numbers or bank details)
• Any message or other content you send us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the site or use our Services, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, referring URL, and general usage data
• Approximate location (city/country level) derived from IP
• Podcast listening or download statistics (when available through hosting platforms)

This information is typically collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies. It does not by itself identify you personally, but it can be combined with other information.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as religious beliefs beyond what you voluntarily share, health data, precise geolocation, or biometric data). We do not require you to create an account to listen to free episodes or read free content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the UnScriptured website and podcast
• Deliver show notes, transcripts, episode audio/video, and related content
• Send you the emails and notifications you signed up for (episode releases, Host updates, etc.)
• Process donations, gifts, or future premium subscriptions and send related confirmations or receipts
• Respond to your questions, comments, or requests
• Understand how people use the site so we can make it better and more useful
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security risks
• Comply with legal obligations
• With your consent, send occasional promotional or special announcements (you can unsubscribe anytime)

We process your information only when we have a valid reason: to perform a contract (e.g., process a donation), for our legitimate interests (running a podcast and improving the site), with your consent (mailing list), or to comply with law.

3. When and With Whom We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone for their own marketing purposes.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Services, under contracts that require them to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify. These may include:

• Email / mailing list providers (e.g., for delivering newsletters and notifications)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar) for donations and any future paid features — they handle payment data according to their own privacy policies
• Website hosting, content delivery, and podcast hosting platforms
• Analytics providers (to understand site usage in aggregate)
• Email and communication tools for customer support

We may also share information:

• If required by law, court order, or government request
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of UnScriptured, our users, or others
• In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets (in which case we will notify you)
• With your explicit consent

If we ever outsource merchandise, that third-party store will have its own privacy policy governing any purchases you make there. We encourage you to review it.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Keep the site functioning properly
• Remember your preferences
• Understand traffic and usage patterns
• Measure the effectiveness of any communications

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality. We do not currently use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site tracking for marketing purposes. If that changes, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice/choices.

We may add a more detailed Cookie Notice in the future if our use of cookies expands.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.), social media, donation platforms, or merch stores. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Their policies govern any information you provide to them.

If you interact with us via social media (for example, following any UnScriptured accounts, e.g. @UnScripturedPod), those platforms’ own privacy policies apply to the data they collect.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes using HTTPS encryption for data in transit and working with reputable service providers who maintain appropriate security standards.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy (or as required by law). For example:

• Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Donation records: as needed for tax, accounting, and legal compliance (typically several years)
• Contact inquiries: for a reasonable period to respond and follow up
• Analytics and technical logs: generally for shorter periods or in anonymized/aggregated form

When we no longer need the information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act / CCPA, other U.S. state laws, GDPR if you are in the EEA/UK, and similar laws). These may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions, such as legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of certain processing or “sales” of data (note: we do not sell your data)
• Withdraw consent (for example, unsubscribe from emails)
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability (in some jurisdictions)

Mailing list: Every email we send includes an easy unsubscribe link. You can also email us to be removed.

Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals in a specialized way, but we limit tracking as described above.

To exercise any rights, or if you have questions, Contact us. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

California residents: We do not sell personal information. You have the rights described above, and you will not be discriminated against for exercising them.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. International Users

UnScriptured is based in the United States (Texas). If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

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(You may also reach the Host via listed social channels.)

We will do our best to respond promptly and thoughtfully.