Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 28, 2025

At Less Than Expert, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By visiting lessthanexpert.com or engaging with our content, you’re agreeing to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Contact Info: If you sign up for our newsletter or email us.

  • Usage Data: Via cookies or third-party analytics (like Google Analytics or Squarespace Insights).

  • Submission Content: If you send us a story, comment, or question via email, social, or forms.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

2. How We Use Your Info

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to emails or submissions

  • Send you updates (if you’ve subscribed)

  • Improve our website and content

  • Understand how our site is being used

We do not sell your personal data. 

3. Third-Party Tools

We use services like:

  • Squarespace (hosting and analytics)

  • Google Analytics (site traffic tracking)

  • Social media platforms (like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and podcast apps)

These platforms may collect data based on your interaction with our content. We’re not responsible for their policies - please check their individual privacy terms if you’re curious.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser to help track your site usage and preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.

5. Your Rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

  • Request access or deletion of any personal info we’ve collected (email us!)

  • Opt out of cookies through browser settings

We’ll honor reasonable requests and aim to respond quickly.

6. Data Retention

We retain minimal personal info only as long as needed - for example, to send a newsletter or respond to a message. After that, we delete it or anonymize it.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site means you accept the updated terms.

8. Contact

Have questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us anytime at lessthanexpertpodcast@gmail.com.