PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website. This information includes:

  • Personal Data: Such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or interacting with our website.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the time spent on our site. This data is collected automatically through cookies, log files, and analytics services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage the content on The Sonder Podcast website.

  • To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide updates via email (e.g., newsletters).

  • To improve our website, content, and user experience.

  • To monitor and analyse usage and trends in order to enhance website functionality.

  • To ensure compliance with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about how you use our website and to provide a personalised experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, and they allow us to:

  • Remember your preferences for future visits.

  • Analyse site traffic and usage patterns.

You may set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us operate the website or provide services on our behalf (e.g., email marketing services, website hosting).

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

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

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organisation or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@rmmediagroup.co.uk.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@rmmediagroup.co.uk.

Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how The Sonder Podcast uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. Please read this policy to understand how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted.

  • Session Cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. The cookies used on The Sonder Podcast website can be categorised as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and allow you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested (like accessing secure areas of the site) cannot be provided.

  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and if they receive error messages from web pages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us understand how our website performs and where improvements can be made.

  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of the website.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may work with third-party advertisers that use cookies to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activities. These cookies track your activities across various websites and may share this data with other organisations, such as advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising networks, to place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to deliver personalised ads and other services.

We have no control over the cookies used by third-party websites. For more details about their cookie usage, please refer to their privacy and cookies policies.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various reasons, including:

  • To ensure the proper functioning of our website.

  • To analyse website traffic and improve website performance.

  • To remember your preferences and enhance your user experience.

  • To deliver relevant advertising and marketing content.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers can be found here:

  • Cookie Consent Tools: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner may appear, allowing you to accept or decline cookies. You can modify your consent at any time by managing your cookie settings through this banner.

  • Opt-Out Options for Third-Party Cookies: If you wish to opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies, you can do so by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s (NAI) opt-out page at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/.

Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your user experience.

6. Cookie Retention

Cookies have varying durations depending on their purpose. Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies). We retain cookies only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at info@rmmediagroup.co.uk.