Privacy Policy

IntroductionJustice Quest ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Justice Quest website, a news blog and podcast platform that provides political commentary, audio and video streams, articles, show notes, a newsletter titled "Support Us," and an online store offering merchandise such as shirts, hats, and car decals (collectively, the "Services").This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our website and Services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Information We CollectWe may collect the following types of information: 2.1 Information You Provide Directly- Account information: When you create an account or become a member, we may collect your name, email address, username, password, and other profile details.- Contact information: When you subscribe to our "Support Us" newsletter, fill out a form, become a guest, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.- Purchase information: When you buy merchandise from our online store, we may collect your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and order details. Payment information is processed by our payment providers and is not stored in full by us.- Booking and subscription information: If you book services, subscribe to plans, or sign up for recurring offerings, we may collect details about your selected services, plans, and preferences.- Content you submit: Any comments, messages, reviews, or other content you submit through our website, including show questions or guest applications.2.2 Information Collected AutomaticallyWhen you use our website, we may automatically collect:- Usage data: Information about how you interact with the website, such as pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, and referring pages.- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and similar technical information.- Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and improve our Services.2.3 Information from Third PartiesWe may receive information about you from:- Payment processors and eCommerce providers related to your purchases.- Email marketing and communication tools related to your subscriptions and interactions.- Social media platforms if you interact with our content or connect your account.

3. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect for purposes such as:- Providing, operating, and maintaining our website, content, and Services.- Processing and fulfilling orders, bookings, and subscriptions.- Managing your account, membership, and preferences.- Sending you transactional emails (such as order confirmations, receipts, and account notices).- Sending you marketing communications, newsletters, and updates about Justice Quest, where permitted by law and your preferences.- Responding to your questions, comments, and support requests.- Personalizing your experience and showing content that may be relevant to you.- Analyzing usage and performance to improve our website, content, and Services.- Protecting the security and integrity of our website, preventing fraud, and enforcing our terms and policies.- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (If You Are in the EEA, UK, or Similar Regions)Where applicable, we process your personal information based on:- Your consent (for example, for certain marketing communications).- The performance of a contract (for example, to provide Services you request or complete your purchases).- Our legitimate interests (for example, to improve our Services, secure our website, and grow our community) where these interests are not overridden by your rights.- Compliance with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your InformationWe may share your information with:- Service providers and vendors who help us operate our website and Services (such as hosting providers, payment processors, email and marketing tools, analytics providers, and shipping partners). These parties are authorized to use your information only as needed to provide services to us.- Business solution providers integrated into our site (such as eCommerce, bookings, blog, and forms tools) to support features like orders, subscriptions, bookings, and content management.- Professional advisors (such as lawyers, accountants, or auditors) where necessary.- Authorities, law enforcement, or other third parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition, where your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.We do not sell your personal information for money. If we ever engage in practices that qualify as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under applicable law, we will provide any required notices and choices.

6. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies to:- Keep you signed in and remember your preferences.- Understand how visitors use our website.- Improve performance and user experience.- Support features such as shopping carts, bookings, and media playback.You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

7. Data RetentionWe keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law. The length of time we keep information may vary depending on the type of data and the reasons we collected it.

8. Data SecurityWe take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and ChoicesDepending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.- Deletion: Ask us to delete certain information, subject to legal exceptions.- Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information in certain cases.- Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format where technically feasible.- Withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. Email Communications and MarketingIf you subscribe to our "Support Us" newsletter or other updates, we may send you emails about new content, episodes, products, offers, or other news related to Justice Quest. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us.We may still send you non-marketing emails, such as order confirmations, account notices, or important updates about our Services.

11. Online Store, Payments, and Third-Party ServicesOur online store and certain features (such as bookings, subscriptions, and forms) may be powered by third-party providers. These providers may collect, use, and process your information according to their own privacy policies.Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details. Please review the privacy policies of any payment providers or third-party services you interact with through our website.

12. User-Generated Content and Community FeaturesIf you post comments, reviews, or other content on our website, or participate in any community features, the information you share may be visible to others. Please do not share sensitive personal information in public areas.

13. Children’s PrivacyOur website and Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

14. International TransfersOur website may be accessed from outside the United States. If you access our Services from other regions, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country. We take steps to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:Justice QuestEmail: studio@justicequest.com Please include enough detail for us to understand and respond to your request.