PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: May 30, 2026
Welcome to Plot Twist!. Our website address is: https://plottwistcast.com. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please take a moment to read the following important information below as it outlines our services and how they relate to your privacy.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information, as well as your choices and rights regarding that information. By accessing or using our services on the website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information you voluntarily provide directly to us, information that we collect automatically when you interact with the Services, and information collected from third parties. The categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we collect that information are described below.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Newsletter & Communication Data: When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us directly, we collect your name and email address. We use this information to send you updates, podcast news, promotional materials, and to respond to your inquiries.
- User-Submitted Content & Artwork: If you participate in community events, contests, or share creative work with us, we collect the artwork, text, images, or other media you choose to upload or send, along with any associated identifying details you provide (such as your social media handles).
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data through cookies, pixels, and web analytics tools, including:
- Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Your browsing behavior on our site (pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked).
- If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
- Device indicators and location data (at a country or city level).
Embedded content from other websites
- Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
- These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & YOUR ARTWORK
We deeply respect the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, and our community members.
- You Own Your Work: When you share, upload, or submit artwork, drawings, graphics, stories, or other creative content to Plot Twist Podcast, you retain full ownership of the intellectual property rights to your work.
- Ownership Requirement: You must own all legal rights to any artwork or content you submit. Do not share or upload any work that you did not create yourself, or for which you do not hold the clear copyright and permission to distribute.
- Our Usage Rights (License): By submitting your artwork or content to us, you grant Plot Twist a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual license to display, share, distribute, and promote your artwork on our website, social media channels, and in our newsletter in connection with the podcast. We will make every effort to provide proper credit to you as the creator using the name or handle you provided.
- Your Warranty: By submitting content, you represent and warrant that the artwork is your own original creation and that you hold all necessary rights to share it with us without violating any third-party copyrights or trademarks.
3. HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR DATA & ARTWORK
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect both your personal information and the files/artwork you share with us against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
- Data Retention: We keep your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
- Artwork Storage: Digital files of user-submitted artwork may be stored securely on our content servers or third-party cloud storage providers utilized to manage our website and promotional materials. We do not sell your artwork or your data to third parties.
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails.
- Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information or remove your submitted artwork from our public-facing platforms.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at [email protected].
5. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us run our website and deliver our newsletter (such as email marketing platforms and web hosting services). These providers are strictly bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and rights of the podcast, its creators, or the public.
6. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When updates are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.