Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2022.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

Introduction and Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how TalkSmith LLC (“TalkSmith,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you. It applies to your use of any website, mobile application, or online service location that posts a link to this Privacy Policy, including but not limited to our website at talksmith.studio (the “Site”), and all applications, features, content, and other services that we own, control, and make available to you (collectively, with the Site, the “Services”).

If you are an employee or contractor, your personal information collected in those contexts will be subject to a separate privacy notice that we provide where and when appropriate.

For purposes of applicable data protection laws, TalkSmith LLC is the data controller with regard to the data processing described below. You can contact our Data Protection Officer (“DPO”)

What Information We Collect

We and our service providers may collect the following categories of personal information, depending on your interactions with us:

Identifiers and contact information: such as your name, address, phone number, IP address, email address, and any TalkSmith account login credentials.
Demographics: such as city, country, age, and gender.
Content and preference information: such as films, shows, podcasts, articles, and other content you search for, view, or interact with on our Site and Services.
Internet or electronic network activity information: such as device identifiers, browser type, operating system, browsing and search history on the Site, areas visited, time spent, content viewed or clicked, referring and exit websites, and interactions with our content or ads on other sites.
Location information: general location (e.g., city, region) when you interact with the Site.
Professional or employment-related information: if you apply for a job, such as your resume/CV, work history, and social/professional networking links.
Social media and third-party content provider information: if you log in or interact via a third-party service, we may receive your name, username, profile data, or other content from that platform.
Inferences: drawn from the above information to create a profile reflecting preferences, interests, and behaviors.
Other information: that you consent to provide from time to time.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy or as permitted by applicable law, including to:

Manage and operate the Site and Services, including user accounts.
Provide access to our films, podcasts, shows, and other media content.
Customize your experience on the Site.
Respond to comments, questions, and requests.
Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages.
Prevent fraud, breaches of policy, or threats to security.
Monitor and analyze usage trends and activities.
Conduct research, surveys, and audience analysis.
Improve our content, services, and marketing.
Deliver tailored advertising and marketing communications.
Evaluate job applications.
Verify your identity for security and compliance purposes.
Comply with legal obligations.
Fulfill any other purpose disclosed at the time information is collected.

We do not use personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without notice to you.

How We Collect Information

We collect information from multiple sources:

Directly from you: when you register, subscribe, request information, or otherwise interact with us.
Automatically from your devices: using cookies, pixels, and similar tools.
From service providers: who operate parts of our Services on our behalf.
From other users: for example, if they invite you to participate in a TalkSmith program.
From business partners and public sources: such as marketing partners, social media platforms, or publicly available databases.

How We Share Information

We may share your personal information:

With service providers: who perform services such as hosting, analytics, communications, or recruiting.
With our affiliates: within TalkSmith LLC’s ownership structure.
With business partners: for joint events, collaborations, or co-productions.
With marketing platforms: including social media and ad networks for advertising purposes.
For legal or safety reasons: to comply with laws, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety.
In business transactions: such as mergers or acquisitions.
With your consent or at your direction.

We may also share aggregated or deidentified data without restriction.

Third-Party Services and Features

Our Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party sites, platforms, or features. These parties may collect information independently and according to their own privacy policies. Your interactions with them are subject to their terms.

Your Privacy Rights

United States: Depending on your state, you may have the right to access, delete, correct, or opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information.

EEA and UK: You may have rights under GDPR, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, in compliance with legal and operational requirements.

No Children Under 16

Our Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

International Data Transfers

If you are outside the UK, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries with different data protection laws.

Data Security

We implement measures to protect personal information, but no online transmission is fully secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated as required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
TalkSmith LLC

US privacyus@talksmith.studio‍

UK privacyuk@talksmith.studio‍