Imprint & Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 8, 2025
Imprint
Publisher / Operator: This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast — Erica Wright & Jeff Mascaro
Contact: hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com
Editorial responsibility: Erica Wright & Jeff Mascaro
Nonprofit partner: Steven’s Wings: Global Youth Adventures (EIN: 93-4938972)
Content & advice disclaimer: Our episodes follow a simple rhythm—Setup → Story → Takeaway—and reflect personal experiences and opinions. Nothing on this site or the podcast is legal, tax, medical, immigration, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional.
Recommendations, Mentions & Sponsorships
We mention tools, vendors, and services we genuinely use. Some links may be partner or affiliate links; if so, we’ll disclose that. Sponsorships, if any, are labeled clearly. Podcast tips are not tax-deductible; donations to Steven’s Wings may be.
Listener Submissions (“Bad Idea” Stories)
When you email or send a story, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to edit, record, reproduce, and share it on the podcast, website, and social channels. Don’t include confidential or sensitive personal information about yourself or others. We may lightly edit for clarity, length, and safety.
To request removal or anonymization, email hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com.
Privacy Policy
This policy explains what personal data we collect and how we use it when you visit this site, contact us, support the show, donate to Steven’s Wings, or appear as a guest.
Who we are
- Controller: This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast — Erica Wright & Jeff Mascaro
- Contact for privacy questions: hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com
What we collect
- Directly from you: name, email, messages, story submissions, guest intake details (bio, headshot, links), and any files you send us.
- Support/donations: via third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, Buy Me a Coffee, PayPal, Givebutter, GoFundMe). We receive confirmation and basic metadata, not your full payment details.
- Automatically: basic analytics and device info (pages viewed, approximate location/IP, browser, referral) collected by our site host and embedded players.
- Audio/visual: episode recordings and promotional assets if you’re a guest.
How we use data
- Produce and promote the podcast (weekly cadence per our launch roadmap and episode structure).
- Respond to inquiries, guest booking, and listener submissions.
- Operate the website, improve content, and understand aggregate audience trends.
- Process support payments and nonprofit donations (through third-party providers).
- Comply with law, protect our rights, and prevent abuse.
Sharing & processors
We share data with service providers solely to run the show and site, for example:
- Website & analytics: Podpage (site host), embedded podcast players (Apple/Spotify/YouTube), basic analytics tools.
- Payments/support: Stripe, Buy Me a Coffee.
- Nonprofit donations: Givebutter, PayPal, GoFundMe for Steven’s Wings.
- Email & scheduling: email service, calendar tool (if used), cloud storage for episode assets.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect safety, rights, and property.
Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
- Consent (e.g., submitting a story, joining a list).
- Contract (e.g., guest bookings or sponsorship arrangements).
- Legitimate interests (running and improving the show and site, preventing abuse).
- Legal obligation (records we must keep).
International transfers
We operate from Mexico and the U.S., and use providers that may process data in multiple countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses implemented by our processors).
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, then delete or de-identify it. You can request deletion at any time (subject to legal/record-keeping requirements).
Your rights
- EU/UK: access, correct, delete, restrict, portability, and object. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): know/access, delete, correct, and opt-out of “sale”/“sharing” for cross-context ads. We do not sell personal information.
- Mexico (LFPDPPP / ARCO): access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition rights.
To exercise rights, email hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com with the subject “Privacy Request” and tell us your country/state of residence.
Cookies & tracking
Our host and embedded players may set cookies (for analytics, performance, and playback). You can adjust browser settings to block cookies, though some features may not work as intended.
Children
This site and podcast are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). We don’t knowingly collect data from children.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the data and our small-team operations. No system is 100% secure.
Changes to this policy
We’ll update this page as our show or tools evolve. If changes are material, we’ll note that here and adjust the effective date.