Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 18, 2025

Overview:
We, Fuence Podcast, operate to provide engaging contents, case studies, and policy support. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

Data We Collect:
We collect minimal data to operate our website and services:
-  Contact Form: Names, emails, and messages submitted via our contact form (powered by Google Form).
- Petitions: Signatures and related data submitted via petitions (powered by Change.org).
- Donations: Payment information processed securely via Stripe through Buy Me a Coffee.
- Cookies: YouTube video embeds may set cookies for analytics or functionality. We do not directly control these cookies.

How We Use Your Data:
We use your data to:-  Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact form.- Manage petition campaigns through Change.org.-  Process donations via Stripe/Buy Me a Coffee to support our podcast.- Enhance website functionality (e.g., via YouTube embeds).

Data Sharing:
We do not share your personal data with third parties except:
- Service Providers: Google Form (USA), YouTube (USA), Stripe (USA), and Change.org (USA) process data on our behalf, as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may share data to comply with legal obligations.

Data Storage and Security:
Your data is stored securely by our service providers (Google, Stripe, Change.org). YouTube cookies are managed by Google. We implement reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Form Data- 
Data Collection
:
We use a custom form powered by Google Forms (Google LLC, United States) to collect information such as your name and message content. You are required to sign in with your Google account, which allows us to collect your name via Google’s Sign-In API. We do not collect or store your email address.
- Consent: By checking the “I agree” box in the form, you provide explicit consent to the processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy and our [Terms of Use]  (https://www.fuence.com/terms-of-use/). You may withdraw consent by using emailing us at contact@fuence.com or through the contact us form at [Contact Us(https://www.fuence.com/contact-us/) , though this will not affect data already processed.
- Purpose: The information is used solely to respond to your inquiries or provide customer support. We do not use this data for marketing or other purposes unless explicitly stated and consented to.
- Third-Party Processing: Data is processed by Google LLC. Please review [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). Data may be transferred to servers in the United States (Google), where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction (e.g., Spain). Both services comply with GDPR via safeguards like standard contractual clauses.
-  Sign-In with Google: By signing in, you authorize Google to share your name with us, as outlined in [Google’s Sign-In Policy](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/11234842). You can revoke this access via your Google Account settings.
- reCAPTCHA: We use Google reCAPTCHA (v3) to prevent spam, which collects data such as user interactions and device information, as outlined in [Google’s reCAPTCHA Terms]( https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/). This data is processed by Google LLC and not stored by us.
- Data Retention: Responses are stored in Google Sheets for as long as necessary to address your inquiry or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data by using our contact us form at www.fuence.com/contact-us.
- Security: Google Forms use industry-standard security measures. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and you submit data at your own risk.

Your Data Rights:
You have the right to:-  Access, correct, or delete your personal data.- Opt out of data processing (where applicable).-  Object to or restrict data use under GDPR or CCPA.To exercise these rights, please use our Contact Us form at www.fuence.com/contact-us. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

Cookies:
Our website uses minimal cookies, primarily from YouTube embeds for video functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services:
Data is processed by:-  Google Form (USA): Contact form data.- YouTube (USA): Video embeds and cookies.- Stripe (USA): Payment processing via Buy Me a Coffee.- Change.org (USA): Petition signatures. Please review their privacy policies for details on their data practices.

Governing Law:
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EU residents and CCPA for California residents, to ensure your data rights are protected.

Contact Us:
For questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at contact@fuence.com or through the contact us form at [Contact Us(https://www.fuence.com/contact-us/) .

Changes to This Policy:
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check this page for the latest version.
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