Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

1. What Information We Collect

When you interact with the Kerry Yaps Podcast website and related services, we may collect:

Information you voluntarily provide

Name and email address when you subscribe via Typeform
Details you include in guest pitches, Yap submissions, or messages

Technical information collected automatically

IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited (via our hosting provider and analytics tools)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Review and respond to guest pitches and Yap submissions
If you submit a Yap, collect the message, preferred credit name or handle, and optional contact details you provide
Where you give permission, feature a Yap on the website, social media, show notes, or in podcast discussions
Send occasional updates, new episode alerts, and relevant content (only if you opt in)
Improve the Site and podcast, including understanding which pages or episodes are popular
Prevent abuse and ensure the security of our systems

Our legal basis under Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019 includes your consent (for emails and submissions) and legitimate interests (for security and improvement of our services).

3. Third-Party Services

Our website and podcast rely on third-party services, which may collect data according to their own policies:

Spotify - for audio embedding and distribution
Typeform - for email collection and guest pitches
Hosting/analytics providers - for site performance and usage data

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers. We do not control their data practices.

4. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary:

Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Guest pitches and Yaps: typically up to 12 months after last contact, unless you request deletion
Technical logs: as required for security and analytics (often up to 12 months)

5. Your Rights (Kenya DPA 2019)

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent, including unsubscribing from emails

To exercise any right, email: kerryyapspodcast@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable time (typically within 14 days).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or wish to be removed from our mailing list, please contact us at kerryyapspodcast@gmail.com.