Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

1. Introduction

The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://beyondtomorrowpodcast.com/ (the “Site”) and use our services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller Information

The Beyond Podcast is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com
Address: 7b Pyrland Road, London, England, N5 2JB

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our podcast or newsletter
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Leave comments or feedback
  • Register for an account

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Communication preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visit
  • Click-through rates

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy section below.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our podcast and website services
  • Send you podcast updates and newsletters (with your consent)
  • Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our content and services
  • Analyse usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Send administrative information and service updates

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including:

  • Web hosting providers (10web.cloud)
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics services
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Your explicit consent

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Retention periods:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: 2 years
  • Website analytics data: 26 months
  • Legal compliance records: As required by law

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups
  • Staff training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. Cookie Policy

12.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us provide you with a better experience and analyse how our Site is used.

12.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

12.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies individually or entirely
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification (for registered users)

15. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk

16. Contact Us

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

bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com
7b Pyrland Road, London, England, N5 2JB

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.