Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 3, 2026 | Effective Date: June 18, 2018
GeekCast Radio Network, LLC values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you interact with our website, stream our podcasts, or fill out our forms — and how we protect it.
1. Data We Collect
A. Automated Digital Data
When you browse our website or download a podcast, our systems automatically log basic analytical data including:
- Log & Network Metrics: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the specific pages or episodes accessed
- Time & Engagement: The date, timestamp, and duration of your visit or audio playback
- Approximate Geolocation: City-level or country-level location data based on your IP network routing
B. Personally Identifiable Information
We only collect personal information you voluntarily provide through our forms, newsletter sign-ups, polls, or transaction checkouts. This may include:
- Contact details such as your name, email address, physical mailing address, and phone number
- Social media handles or profiles (if provided during creative submissions or writer applications)
- Billing information processed securely during merchandise purchases or sponsorship transactions
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Deliver and improve our Services and content
- Provide analytics and performance reporting
- Manage podcast ads, sponsorships, and dynamic ad insertion
- Process merchandise transactions and sponsorship payments
- Comply with legal obligations
- Communicate updates or marketing messages (with your consent)
3. Third-Party Service Providers
To manage our infrastructure, GCRN partners with trusted industry-standard providers. These third parties handle data under strict privacy standards:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RSS.com | Podcast distribution, IAB-compliant listener analytics, and dynamic audio advertisement delivery |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis to help us optimize page layouts and content reach |
| Fourthwall | Secure merchandise transaction processing. We do not store credit card data on GCRN servers. |
Our absolute policy: GCRN does not, and will never, sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party data brokers or marketing lists.
4. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through our forms, contact support@TheGCRN.com and we will delete it immediately.
5. Your Rights & Controls
At any time, you may contact us to:
- Request a digital copy of any personal data we have on file for you
- Request immediate corrections to inaccurate information
- Request the permanent deletion of your form entries, submission logs, or user data
Email: support@TheGCRN.com with the subject line: Privacy Request
6. Data Security & Retention
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data. Server logs are retained temporarily. Analytics data is aggregated. Transaction records are retained to comply with tax and legal obligations. No system is completely secure, but we take steps to prevent unauthorized access and data loss.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes occur, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Questions? Contact support@TheGCRN.com | Also see our Terms of Use and Legal & DMCA Policy.