Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Lifespan Podcast LLC (“Lifespan,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) explains in this Privacy Policy how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use our Services.

The Services are operated by Lifespan. For purposes of applicable data protection laws, Lifespan is the controller of the personal information described in this Privacy Policy. We use technology provided by Shopify and other service providers to support functionality, checkout, subscriptions, communications, and analytics.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

“Personal information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified information.

Depending on how you interact with Lifespan, we may collect:

Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Account login credentials
  • Subscription and communication preferences
  • Messages submitted through forms or support
  • Information from newsletters, memberships, or community features

Account information

  • Account settings, preferences, and profile details

Automatically collected data

  • IP address, browser, device, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs
  • Approximate location derived from IP
  • Interactions with the Services
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies

Communications data

  • Information shared via email, surveys, or support requests

2. Sources of Personal Information

  • Directly from you
  • Through your use of the Services
  • From service providers (analytics, communications, infrastructure)
  • From partners or platforms where permitted
  • From public or social platforms

3. How We Use Personal Information

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Services
  • Manage accounts and preferences
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Personalize content and experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Analyze usage and performance
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Detect fraud and security risks
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect safety and integrity

4. Legal Bases (EEA and UK)

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent (where required)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe, we may send:

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast updates
  • Research insights
  • Product or membership updates

You can unsubscribe anytime via email links. We may still send essential account or support communications.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Enable site functionality
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze usage
  • Personalize experiences
  • Support marketing and measurement
  • Enhance security

Where required by law, we obtain consent before using non-essential cookies. You can manage preferences via browser settings.

7. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

  • Service providers (Shopify, email, analytics, support)
  • Marketing and analytics partners (where permitted)
  • Affiliates
  • Legal authorities when required
  • Other parties with your consent

8. Shopify Platform

Our Services are powered in part by Shopify, which may process browsing behavior, device data, and transaction information for fraud prevention and analytics.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Opt out of targeted advertising

To exercise your rights, contact privacyteam[at]lifespan.com.

10. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing.

11. International Privacy Rights

Users in the EEA, UK, Canada, and Australia may have additional rights, including lodging complaints with local authorities.

12. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside your residence, including the United States, using appropriate legal safeguards.

13. Data Retention

  • Account data: retained while active
  • Transaction data: retained for compliance
  • Marketing data: until unsubscribed
  • Support data: for service improvement
  • Cookie data: based on consent

14. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect such data.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use means acceptance of updates.

16. Contact

Lifespan Podcast LLC
292 Newbury St, #120
Boston, MA 02115
privacyteam[at]lifespan.com