Privacy Policy for The Audio Mug Podcast Show
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
At The Audio Mug Podcast Show, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or make a purchase through our shop.
Who We Are
Our website address is https://theaudiomug.com.
We operate The Audio Mug Podcast Show and Coffee Thoughts — including related content, merchandise, and digital media.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information depending on how you interact with our site:
When browsing or commenting:
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Name, email address, and website (if provided)
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IP address and browser details for spam detection
When making a purchase:
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Name, billing and shipping address
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Email address and phone number
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Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
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Order history and preferences
When submitting listener thoughts or contact forms:
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Name, email, and content of your message or submission
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Send order confirmations and shipping updates
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Respond to messages or listener submissions
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized access
We never sell or rent your personal data.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, such as:
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Remembering login details or cart contents
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Saving comment form data (optional)
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Measuring site traffic through analytics
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Payments
We use trusted third-party processors such as PayPal, Stripe, or others enabled through WooCommerce to handle secure payments.
We do not store or have access to your full credit card or payment information — it is encrypted and handled only by the payment provider in accordance with their privacy policies.
5. Embedded Content & External Links
Articles or product pages may include embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos, podcast players, or product links).
External sites may collect data independently of ours, so please review their privacy policies when interacting with them.
6. Who We Share Data With
We share limited data only as necessary to provide services, such as:
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Payment processors for transactions
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Shipping providers for order delivery
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Email or analytics services to maintain the website
Each third party only receives the information required to perform their function.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for follow-up moderation.
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Order and account data are retained as required by tax and business laws.
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You can request to delete your account or data at any time, except where retention is legally required.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of your personal data
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Request corrections or deletion
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Withdraw consent for communications
Requests can be sent to privacy@theaudiomug.com.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and you acknowledge that you use the site at your own risk.
10. International Use
Our content and shop primarily serve audiences in the United States. Users outside the U.S. are responsible for ensuring compliance with local data protection laws.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will appear on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact
For questions or privacy requests, contact:
privacy@theaudiomug.com
https://theaudiomug.com/privacy