Values Beyond Time Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 June 2025

Welcome to Values Beyond Time. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to all visitors, users, and subscribers.

1. Who We Are

Values Beyond Time is a podcast platform based in Portugal, focused on personal development, marketing, and entrepreneurship. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: marco@valuesbeyondtime.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information (you provide voluntarily):

• Name, email address (e.g., when signing up for the newsletter or submitting contact forms)
• Any other details you choose to submit via forms, email, or comments

b. Usage Data (automatically collected):

• IP address, browser type, device type
• Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we collect and process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

• Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Legitimate interest – to improve our site and content experience
• Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with applicable law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns, enhance user experience, and provide relevant content. You can manage cookie settings via your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
• Improve website content and user experience
• Analyze audience behavior through aggregated data

We do not sell or rent your data.

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data only with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosts, email platforms) who are GDPR-compliant and contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

We will never share your data for advertising or resale.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe)
• Object to or restrict data processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To make a request, email us at hello@valuesbeyondtime.com

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out at:

hello@valuesbeyondtime.com