Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2025

Welcome to Higher Ed Hot Takes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or listen to our podcast.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter through Loops.so, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Subscription preferences

1.2 Website Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal data
• Only collects anonymous usage statistics

1.3 Podcast Analytics

Through Podtrac, we collect anonymous analytics about:

• Download numbers
• Geographic location (country level only)
• Device types
• Listening platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Send you our newsletter and updates
• Improve our website and podcast content
• Understand our audience better
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Loops.so: For newsletter management and email communications
• Plausible Analytics: For website analytics
• Podtrac: For podcast analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability

6. GDPR and Data Protection Regulations

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Here's how we ensure compliance:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (for newsletter subscriptions and analytics)
• Legitimate interests (for website improvement and analytics)
• Legal obligations (for record-keeping and compliance)

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics data: Up to 26 months
• Contact information: As required by law

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

Data Protection Officer

For any questions about our data protection practices or to exercise your rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: hello@higheredhottakes.com

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the European Union (or European Economic Area) state where you work, normally live, or where any alleged infringement of data protection laws occurred.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@higheredhottakes.com