Privacy Policy & Caller Release

Last updated April 30, 2026 — Release v1.0

Caller Release Agreement

CALLER RELEASE AGREEMENT — v1.0 By submitting a topic form and/or appearing on Open Pod Talk, you ("Caller") grant Open Pod Talk, its hosts, producers, and assigns ("OPT") a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, and create derivative works from your name, likeness, voice, image, biographical information, and statements (collectively "Content") in all media and formats now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to: • Audio and video podcast episodes and clips • Live and recorded streams on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms • Social media clips and highlights • AI-assisted transcription, captioning, and indexing • Promotional and marketing materials You waive any right to inspect or approve finished content prior to publication and waive any claims against OPT arising from such use, EXCEPT for the fabrication of statements you did not make or the knowing misrepresentation of your position. You represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age; (b) you have the full right and authority to enter this agreement; (c) your appearance and statements do not infringe any third-party rights; and (d) you have obtained consent for any third parties you reference by name. This agreement is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which OPT's principal host resides. Any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under AAA rules. You waive any right to participate in a class action. This agreement is entered into at the time you submit the caller form and/or verbally confirm consent on-air.

Privacy Policy

Information we collect

When you submit a caller topic we collect: your name, email address, phone number (optional), location, timezone, social handles (optional), topic details, and the source through which you heard about us. We also record a hashed (one-way encrypted) version of your IP address and your browser's user-agent string for spam prevention. We never store your raw IP address.

How we use your information

We use your submission data solely to: review your topic for potential inclusion in an episode, contact you if selected, send you a Riverside studio link and tech-check instructions, and maintain an audit trail of your consent for legal compliance purposes.

Data processors

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Supabase — database and authentication (supabase.com/privacy)
Vercel — website hosting (vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
Resend — transactional email (resend.com/legal/privacy-policy)
Cloudflare Turnstile — spam prevention (cloudflare.com/privacypolicy)
Riverside.fm — recording studio for selected callers (riverside.fm/privacy)
Upstash — rate limiting (upstash.com/trust/privacy)

Retention and deletion

Submission data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above or as required by law. To request deletion of your submission data, email us at the address below. We will process deletion requests within 30 days, subject to legal retention obligations.

California & state privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale. We do not sell personal data. For requests, contact us below.

Recording consent — all-party states

Twelve U.S. states require all-party consent for recording: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington. By submitting this form and appearing on the show, you provide explicit consent to recording regardless of your state of residence. This consent is captured at three points: (1) this written agreement, (2) the confirmation email, and (3) verbal on-air reconfirmation.

Contact

For privacy requests or questions about this policy, email legal@openpodtalk.com.

Submit your topic

Studio Guest

Interested in being an in-studio guest? Click the link below. Remote callers use Stream me in! at the top of the page.

Recording notices

Want a quick email when we're about to hit record? Add your address below — we'll only use it for that heads-up (and you can unsubscribe anytime from the email).