1. Introduction

Housed Shared Living Podcast is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

2. Who We Are

Housed Shared Living Podcast operates this website and is responsible for any personal data collected through it.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via the details provided on the website.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact information such as your name and email address (for example, if you subscribe to a mailing list or contact us)
Usage data including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general interaction data
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Respond to enquiries or messages
Send updates or newsletters if you have opted in
Improve website performance and user experience
Understand how our audience uses the website

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent (for example, when you sign up to receive emails)
Legitimate interests (such as improving our website and content)
Legal obligations where required

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links where provided.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable basic website functionality
Analyse traffic and user behaviour
Improve performance and content

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to any cookie notice displayed on the website.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Website hosting platforms
Podcast hosting platforms
Email marketing tools
Analytics providers

These services only process personal data on our behalf and are required to keep it secure and confidential.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Data is stored securely and only accessed when necessary.

We retain personal data only for as long as needed to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the website.

10. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the details provided on the website.