At Retro Radio Podcast, accessible from https://retro-otr.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect and how we use, protect, and handle it.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information when it is voluntarily provided by you. This may include:

  • Account Registration: When you register on the site to leave comments or receive updates, we collect your chosen username and a valid email address.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you sign up for our newsletter via MailPoet, we collect your email address to send you podcast updates and site announcements.
  • Automated Data & Cookies: Like most websites, we use standard plugins (such as Jetpack Stats and CleanTalk anti-spam) that automatically collect non-personally identifiable technical information, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and cookies to keep you logged in and the site secure.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To operate, maintain, and secure your user account and prevent automated spam.
  • To send occasional administrative emails, announcements, or our email newsletter regarding the Retro Radio Podcast.
  • To analyze site traffic and improve user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Protection

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your email address is kept strictly confidential and is used solely for site administration, comment verification, and direct updates from Retro Radio Podcast.

4. Third-Party Services

Our site utilizes trusted third-party plugins and services to function efficiently:

  • MailPoet: Manages our newsletter distribution.
  • CleanTalk & Jetpack: Used for site security, spam prevention, and basic performance analytics.

These services may collect technical data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

5. Your Rights & Opting Out

You are always in control of your data:

  • Unsubscribing: You can opt out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
  • Account Removal: If you wish to be removed as a registered member or added to our “No Contact List,” please reach out via our Contact page, and we will happily process your request.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last modified: October 19, 2026