Last Updated: November 24, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
Vanguard Media LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.debuggedthepodcast.com (the “Website”), listen to the Debugged with Patrick Bass podcast, or use any of our related services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Services, regardless of location, and complies with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for users in Canada, and other applicable United States federal and state privacy laws.
By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
Contact Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our Services, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Communication Data: When you send us emails, messages, or other communications, we collect the content of those communications along with associated metadata.
Survey and Feedback Data: If you participate in surveys, contests, promotions, or provide feedback, we collect the information you submit.
User Content: Any comments, reviews, or other content you post or submit through the Services.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information: Information about your computer or mobile device, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and device settings.
Usage Information: Information about your use of the Services, including pages or content viewed, search queries, dates and times of access, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and other usage statistics.
Location Information: General location information based on your IP address. We do not collect precise geolocation data without your explicit consent.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 6 for more details about cookies.
2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us through social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), we may receive information from those platforms according to their privacy policies and your privacy settings.
Podcast Platforms: When you listen to our podcast through platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other distribution services, those platforms may provide us with aggregated analytics data. We do not receive personally identifiable information about individual listeners from these platforms unless you provide it directly.
Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that may collect information about your use of the Services.
Advertising Partners: We may receive information from advertising networks and partners that help us deliver targeted advertising.
2.4 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not intentionally collect:
- Social Security numbers or other government-issued identification numbers
- Financial account information (credit card numbers, bank account numbers)
- Sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric data, or genetic information
- Information from children under the age of 18
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing and Improving Services: To operate, maintain, and improve the Services; to process and respond to your inquiries; to personalize your experience; and to develop new features and functionality.
Communications: To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent where required); to send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages; and to respond to your comments and questions.
Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends and preferences; to measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns; and to conduct research and analysis to improve our Services.
Legal Compliance and Protection: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes; to enforce our Terms of Use and other policies; to protect the rights, property, and safety of Vanguard Media LLC, our users, and the public; and to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues.
Advertising: To deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns (subject to your consent where required by law).
Business Operations: To facilitate business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales of assets; and to fulfill any other purpose for which you provide information or to which you consent.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, email service providers, analytics providers, advertising networks, and customer support services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Podcast Distribution Platforms: We distribute our podcast through various platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.). These platforms have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use listener data.
Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), your information is subject to those platforms’ privacy policies.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, law enforcement requests). We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or comply with legal obligations.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Aggregated or De-Identified Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
The Services are operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those of your country of residence.
For European Union Users: When we transfer personal data from the EU to the United States or other countries, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure your data is protected in accordance with GDPR requirements.
For Canadian Users: When we transfer personal data from Canada to other countries, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws.
By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use services like Google Analytics to track website traffic and usage patterns.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Social Media Cookies: These cookies enable you to share content from our Website on social media platforms. Social media platforms may set cookies through our Website to track your online activity.
6.2 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Services.
For EU Users: In accordance with GDPR requirements, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.
Opt-Out Options:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
6.3 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with choices about data collection and use as described in this Privacy Policy.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:
- The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
- Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject
- Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policies.
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data security and privacy practices
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials you use to access the Services.
9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
9.1 Rights for All Users
Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
9.2 Additional Rights for EU Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the GDPR:
Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another controller.
Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates the GDPR.
9.3 Additional Rights for Canadian Users (PIPEDA)
If you are located in Canada, you have rights under PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws:
Right to Access: You may request access to your personal information and information about how it has been used and disclosed.
Right to Challenge Accuracy: You may challenge the accuracy and completeness of your personal information and request amendments.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Right to File a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
9.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for other requests). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your personal information.
Platform-Specific Privacy Policies:
- Apple: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
- Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/privacy
- Google/YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected your information, the business or commercial purpose for collecting your information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the ability to opt out.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com or call 479-222-1986. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
13. NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not currently sell personal information as defined by Nevada law. If you are a Nevada resident and have questions about our data practices, please contact us at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
For EU users, if we make material changes that affect how we process your personal information, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent as required by GDPR.
Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@debuggedthepodcast.com
Phone: 479-222-1986
Website: www.debuggedthepodcast.com
For EU Users:
If you are located in the European Union and have concerns about our data practices that we have not adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
For Canadian Users:
If you are located in Canada and have concerns about our data practices, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at https://www.priv.gc.ca/.
Please note: We do not accept correspondence via postal mail. All inquiries must be submitted via email or phone.