Privacy Policy - The Basics

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

The Middle Ground Podcast (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, or other information you submit when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates

• Complete a contact form

• Send us a message or question

• Participate in a survey, giveaway, or promotion

• Otherwise communicate with The Middle Ground Podcast

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Our website and the services we use may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and general website usage information.

How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Operate and improve The Middle Ground Podcast website

• Respond to messages, questions, and requests

• Send newsletters or other communications you have requested

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Improve our content and user experience

• Maintain the security and functionality of our website

• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and analyze how visitors interact with our content.

Because our website is hosted through Wix, Wix and services integrated with our website may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy practices.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be given options to accept, reject, or manage certain cookies.

Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including podcast platforms, social media platforms, email or newsletter services, analytics providers, and other resources.

When you leave our website or interact with a third-party service, that company's privacy policy and practices apply. The Middle Ground Podcast is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, we may use the email address you provide to send podcast updates, new episode announcements, newsletters, or other content related to The Middle Ground Podcast.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications.

How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted or stored electronically.

How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide requested services, or to meet applicable legal and business obligations.

Children's Privacy
The Middle Ground Podcast website and its general podcast content are not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you, as well as other rights provided by applicable privacy laws.

You may also unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, technology, or applicable laws.

When changes are made, we may update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact:
The Middle Ground Podcast
Website: www.themiddlegroundpodcast.net
You may also contact us through the contact form provided on our website.