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Privacy Policy

How we collect and protect your information

Last Updated: March 2026

Introduction

The Signal Room podcast website (signalroompodcast.com) is operated by Hutchins Data Strategy Consultants. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and handle your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage data through Google Analytics 4
  • Information submitted through guest application forms
  • Email addresses provided for newsletter subscriptions

Google Analytics 4

Our website uses Google Analytics 4 to analyze site usage and improve our content. This tracking is anonymous and collects information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources and referral sources
  • Device type and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Guest Application Submissions

If you submit a guest application through our website, we collect the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Title/Role
  • Organization/Company
  • LinkedIn profile URL
  • Professional expertise summary

Guest applications are processed through Netlify Forms, which stores your submission securely. We use this information only to evaluate your application and contact you regarding potential podcast appearances. Your information is not shared with third parties except as necessary for our business operations.

Newsletter

Our newsletter is managed by Beehiiv, an external email service provider. When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is provided to Beehiiv. Beehiiv's privacy practices and data handling policies apply to your subscription information. Please review Beehiiv's Privacy Policy for more information about how they handle your data.

YouTube Embeds

Our website may contain embedded YouTube videos. When you view embedded YouTube content, Google's privacy policies apply. YouTube may collect information about your interaction with the embedded video. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for details about their data collection practices.

Your Data Rights

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to external parties. Your data is used only for the purposes described in this policy:

  • To evaluate guest applications and contact interested applicants
  • To deliver newsletter content you've subscribed to
  • To improve our website and understand how visitors interact with our content

Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Cookies

Our website uses cookies primarily for analytics purposes through Google Analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out entirely.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

chris@hutchinsdatastrategy.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy regulations and industry best practices. We are committed to transparent data practices and protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website.