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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [DATE TO BE SET AT LAUNCH]

Brandon Doggett Network (“BDN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit brandondoggettnetwork.com (the “Site”) or interact with our content.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Email address (newsletter signup, account registration, contact form)
  • Name and email (comment submissions)
  • Account credentials (username, password — passwords are encrypted)
  • Any information you voluntarily include in comments or communications

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, referring website
  • Device identifiers for notification services (if enabled)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)

Information from third parties:

  • Analytics data from Google Analytics 4
  • Spam detection data from Akismet (for comment moderation)

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver and improve our content
  • Send newsletters and breaking-news alerts you have subscribed to
  • Enable account features (saved articles, notification preferences)
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam
  • Understand site usage and improve performance
  • Respond to inquiries and communications
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

  • Google Analytics 4 – Site analytics
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging – Push notifications
  • MailerLite – Newsletter delivery
  • Akismet – Spam filtering
  • YouTube (embedded player) – Live stream and podcast video
  • Spotify (embedded player) – Podcast audio
  • Bluehost – Website hosting

4. Cookies

See our separate Cookie Policy for details.

5. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact [CONTACT EMAIL].

California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights regarding the sale or sharing of personal information. BDN does not sell personal information.

EU/UK Residents (GDPR): Our legal basis for processing is typically consent (for marketing) or legitimate interest (for analytics and security). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
  • Account data: until you delete your account
  • Comments: indefinitely, unless you request removal
  • Analytics data: per Google Analytics default retention settings

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent version. Material changes will be announced on the Site.

10. Contact

For privacy questions: [CONTACT EMAIL]

Mailing address: [TO BE PROVIDED]