Effective Date: [08/01/2025]

1. Introduction

Connection Quest (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, listen to our podcast, or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us

- Comments and Feedback: Content you submit through our website or social media

- Survey Responses: Information you provide in surveys or feedback forms

Information Collected Automatically

- Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site

- Podcast Analytics: Download statistics, listening duration, geographic location (general)

- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for detailed information

Information from Third Parties

- Podcast Platforms: Basic analytics from platforms where our podcast is hosted

- Social Media: Publicly available information if you interact with us on social platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Deliver and improve our podcast and website content

- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)

- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

- Comply with legal obligations

- Protect our rights and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our services (email platforms, analytics providers, hosting services)

- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you

- Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information

- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information

- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage them.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website and podcast may integrate with third-party services such as:

- Podcast Hosting Platforms: For distributing our podcast

- Analytics Services: To understand website and podcast usage

- Email Marketing Platforms: For newsletters and communications

- Social Media Platforms: For sharing and engagement

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the Country where our servers are located and our service providers operate.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to request information about our data practices and to request deletion of your personal information.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

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Last updated: 09152025