Privacy Policy

Brave Proximity

Effective Date: February 18, 2026 | Last Updated: February 18,2026

Thank you for visiting www.braveproximity.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website braveproximity.com (the "Site") and interact with our podcast content.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways depending on how you interact with our Site.

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, mailing list or download one of our resources

  • Name, email, and message content when you submit a contact form or listener question

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through our website host, Squarespace, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location

  • Browser type, version, and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

  • Device identifiers and mobile network information

  • Podcast listening behavior (episode plays, downloads, completion rates) via our hosting platform

Information from Third-Party Platforms

When you listen to our podcast on third-party platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.), those platforms may collect data about your listening habits subject to their own privacy policies. We receive only aggregated, anonymized analytics from these platforms and do not receive your personal identifiable information from them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and improve our podcast content and website experience

  • To send you newsletters, episode updates, or promotional communications (only if you have opted in)

  • To respond to your inquiries, questions, or listener submissions

  • To analyze usage trends and audience demographics to improve our content

  • To process transactions and send related information such as purchase confirmations

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies — required for the Site to function properly

  • Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Marketing Cookies — used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign effectiveness

  • Preference Cookies — remember your settings and preferences for future visits

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Third-Party Services and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party companies to help us operate our Site and deliver our podcast. These may include:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) — to send newsletters

  • Podcast hosting platforms (e.g., Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Anchor) — to distribute and analyze our podcast

  • Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) — to understand site traffic

Each of these providers has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Email Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we will send you periodic updates about new episodes, events, and other content we think you may enjoy. Every marketing email we send will include a clear and easy way to unsubscribe.

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly at info@braveproximity.com. Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, you may still receive transactional emails (e.g., purchase confirmations) where applicable.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

  • Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe

  • Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months and then deleted

  • Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For All Users

  • Right to Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Right to Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to Deletion — request that we delete your personal data

  • Right to Opt-Out — opt out of marketing communications at any time

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: your consent (for newsletters and marketing), contract performance (for purchases), and legitimate interests (for analytics and site improvement).

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [your email address]. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and podcast are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption on our Site and restricted access to personal data within our organization.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including podcast platforms, social media, or affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

For material changes, we may also notify you by sending an email to the address you provided or by posting a prominent notice on our Site prior to the change becoming effective.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Brave Proximity Email: info@braveproximity.com Website: www.braveproximity.com Mailing Address: 7311 Oxford Ave Unit #7323 Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA