Privacy Policy

WHAT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU

What we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Effective date: July 1, 2026

What They Don't Teach You ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website theydontteachyou.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using our website or submitting any form on our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

Email address

We collect your email address when you sign up through any email capture form on our website. This includes forms on our homepage, Start Here page, Episodes pages, Resources page, and footer. We use Squarespace Email Campaigns to store and manage email addresses.

Phone number

We collect your phone number when you submit the Apply for Champion Collaboration form on our Work With Us page. This information is used solely to follow up regarding potential collaboration opportunities.

Other information you voluntarily provide

When you submit any contact or application form on our website, you may provide additional information such as your name, area of expertise, website, or a written response to form questions. This information is used only for the purpose stated on the form.

Website analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location (city or region level). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. For more information on how Google collects and processes this data, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you emails about new episodes, free resources, and updates from What They Don't Teach You

  • To follow up on collaboration inquiries submitted through our Apply for Champion Collaboration form

  • To respond to messages or questions submitted through our contact forms

  • To improve our website and content based on how visitors interact with it

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

3. Email Communications

When you provide your email address, you are opting in to receive email communications from What They Don't Teach You. These may include new episode announcements, free resources, and occasional updates about our content and offerings.

You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send. We use Squarespace Email Campaigns to send and manage email communications.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your email address and any other information you submit through our website is stored securely through Squarespace, our website and email platform. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed to our email list or as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review them.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion of your information

  • The right to opt out of email communications at any time

  • If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at theydontteachyou.com/connect.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device to improve your browsing experience. Squarespace and Google Analytics use cookies to track site activity. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how certain features of the site function.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, contact us at theydontteachyou.com/connect.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out through our contact page at theydontteachyou.com/connect.

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