Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

At Built This Week, we take your privacy seriously. Please read this Privacy Policy to learn how we collect, use, and share your personal data. By accessing or using any part of our Services—including our podcast, website, newsletter, or any affiliated features—you agree to the practices and terms outlined below.

Your use of Built This Week’s Services is also subject to our Terms of Use, which incorporate this Privacy Policy. Any undefined terms here have the meanings set forth in the Terms of Use.

If you have a disability, you may access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format by contacting us at info@builtthisweek.com.

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Table of Contents

  • What This Privacy Policy Covers

  • Personal Data We Collect

  • Categories of Sources of Personal Data

  • How We Use Personal Data

  • How We Share Personal Data

  • Tracking Technologies and Cookie Preferences

  • Data Security and Retention

  • Children’s Privacy

  • State-Specific Privacy Rights

  • Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • Contact Information

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What This Privacy Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to how Built This Week (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects and uses personal data via our podcast, website, forms, newsletter, and related digital experiences (“Services”). “Personal Data” refers to any information that can identify you or is linked to an identifiable individual.

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Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Category

Examples

Shared With

Contact Information

Name, email, phone (if provided)

Service Providers, Marketing Platforms

Newsletter/Content Engagement

Open rates, click behavior, preferences

Analytics Providers

Payment Data (if applicable)

Only if you donate or purchase merch

Payment Processor (e.g., Stripe)

Device/Usage Data

IP address, device/browser type, referral source, site behavior

Analytics Providers, Advertising Partners

Social Media

If you engage with us via social media or share our content

Social Media Platforms

User-Generated Content

Comments, feedback, or survey responses

Public (if published)

Other Voluntarily Provided Data

Any data you send to us via email or forms

Service Providers

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Categories of Sources of Personal Data

  • Directly from You: Via newsletter signups, feedback forms, survey submissions, or voluntary communications.

  • Automatically Collected: Through browser cookies, analytics tools, and embedded technologies.

  • Third Parties: Social media platforms, podcast hosting services, or advertising networks.

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How We Use Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Deliver and personalize content (e.g., podcast episodes, newsletters)

  • Analyze listener and site engagement

  • Improve our Services and content

  • Respond to inquiries or feedback

  • Provide updates or marketing communications (only with consent)

  • Process payments or transactions (e.g., for merchandise)

  • Ensure legal and platform compliance

We will not collect new categories of data or use your data for materially different purposes without informing you in advance.

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How We Share Personal Data

We share personal data with the following types of third parties:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and support tools.

  • Payment Processors: If applicable, we may use Stripe or other providers for secure transactions.

  • Advertising & Analytics Partners: For retargeting and understanding audience behavior.

  • Social Media Platforms: When you share or interact with our content.

  • Legal/Compliance: If required by law or to enforce our terms.

We may share aggregated or anonymized data that doesn’t identify individuals with partners or sponsors.

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Tracking Technologies and Cookie Preferences

We use cookies and similar tools (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience and understand how you interact with our content. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like page navigation.

  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand usage and performance.

  • Marketing Cookies: Allow us to deliver relevant ads or content.

You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

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Data Security and Retention

We use appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is fully secure, and you use our Services at your own risk.

We retain data as long as necessary to provide our Services or fulfill legal obligations. You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link in any email.

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Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

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State-Specific Privacy Rights

California: Residents may request disclosure or deletion of their personal data or opt out of its sale (we do not “sell” data in the traditional sense).

Nevada: Residents may request to opt-out of any future sale of their personal data by emailing info@builtthisweek.com with the subject “Nevada Do Not Sell.”

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post a notice on our website or send an email if we have your address. Continued use of our Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Built This Week
 info@builtthisweek.com
4500 Park Granada - Suite 202
Calabasas, CA 91302

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