Website & Podcast Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

WELCOME

Welcome to our website.

Grown Between Worlds Podcast, operated by Forouz Salari Online Counselling & Consulting, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it.

This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of our website, www.GrownBetweenWorlds.com, including any content, functionality, forms, or services offered through the website or related landing pages (collectively, the “Site”), whether as a visitor or user.

In this Privacy Policy, the terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Grown Between Worlds Podcast, operated by Forouz Salari Online Counselling & Consulting.

The terms “you” or “your” refer to any individual who accesses or uses the Site.

Please Read This Privacy Policy Carefully

This Privacy Policy is legally binding as of the date you access our Site.

By accessing or using this Site, or by clicking to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy when the option is made available, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Site.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site or interact with us through the Site.

SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

On this website:

- Through forms, landing pages, or email sign-ups hosted on the Site

- Through guest application forms or listener feedback forms

- Through email or electronic communication with us

- Through third-party services used to operate the Site, including FG Funnels / Funnel Gorgeous

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected:

- Offline or through other websites operated by us

- Through third-party platforms that may link to or from our Site

- Through services or websites not controlled by us

AGE RESTRICTIONS

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Site.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years old.

If we learn that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information.

If you believe we have collected information from someone under 18, please contact us at:

[email protected]

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect certain types of information when you interact with our Site.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

This may include:

- name

- email address

- social media handles

- website or professional information

- any other information you voluntarily submit through forms

Guest Application Information

If you apply to be a guest on the podcast, we may collect information such as:

- name and pronouns

- professional background

- biography

- website or social media links

- topic interests

- other information you choose to share

Newsletter Information

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address so we can send you updates about:

- podcast episodes

- new seasons

- blog posts

- resources or announcements

Listener Feedback Information

If you submit feedback through our listener feedback form, you may provide responses voluntarily.

While forms may allow anonymous responses, technical information such as browser data or IP address may still be collected by the platform hosting the form.

Device and Browser Information

We may collect technical data such as:

- IP address

- browser type

- operating system

- pages visited

- referring websites

- time spent on pages

Social Media Information

If you interact with us through social media platforms such as:

- Instagram

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- Spotify

We may receive publicly available information from those platforms.

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect information when you:

- subscribe to our newsletter

- submit a listener feedback form

- apply to be a podcast guest

- contact us by email

- submit testimonials or feedback

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser or device.

This may include:

- IP address

- browser information

- operating system

- pages visited

- time and date of access

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use:

- cookies

- pixels

- web beacons

- similar tracking technologies

These technologies help us:

- understand how visitors use the Site

- improve functionality and user experience

- analyze traffic and engagement

The website is built using FG Funnels (Funnel Gorgeous), which may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and analytics.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

WEBSITE ANALYTICS

We may use third-party analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our Site.

These tools may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect aggregated usage data.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

If you subscribe to our email list, you may receive emails related to:

- podcast episodes

- announcements

- blog posts or resources

- updates about the podcast

We do not sell, rent, or share our email list with third parties.

Every email will contain an unsubscribe link allowing you to opt out of future communications.

If you have difficulty unsubscribing, you may contact us at: [email protected]

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

- provide and maintain our website

- respond to inquiries or messages

- review podcast guest applications

- send newsletters and updates

- improve the functionality of the Site

- analyze visitor behavior and trends

- ensure security and prevent misuse

- comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party providers that help us operate the Site, including:

- website hosting platforms

- email service providers

- analytics providers

- form processing services such as FG Funnels

These providers only process information as necessary to provide services to us.

We may also disclose information:

- when required by law

- to protect our legal rights

- to prevent fraud or security risks

- with your consent

DATA RETENTION

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

- provide the Services

- fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

- comply with legal obligations

When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it where possible.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, where privacy laws may differ.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Protection of Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no system or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should avoid sending highly sensitive personal information via email.

EVENT OF A DATA BREACH

If a data breach affecting your personal information occurs and notification is required by law, we will notify affected individuals and appropriate authorities within the legally required timeframe.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- request access to your personal information

- request correction of inaccurate information

- request deletion of your information

- withdraw consent to certain uses of your information

- request a copy of your data

- restrict or object to certain data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We may request verification of your identity before responding to such requests.

COMPLAINTS

If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, you may contact us first at: