Privacy Policy

No Holds Barred Pod
Last updated: 22nd December 2025

No Holds Barred Pod (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our podcast and related content.

We aim to be transparent and proportionate in how we handle data, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are
No Holds Barred Pod is a UK-based politics and current affairs podcast.

Data controller: No Holds Barred Pod
Contact email: info@noholdsbarredpod.com
Website: noholdsbarredpod.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to run and improve our website and podcast.

a) Information you provide directly

• Name (if you contact us)
• Email address (e.g. via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or correspondence)
• Any message content you choose to send us

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Device and operating system information

This data is collected via standard analytics and server logs.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries or messages
• Running and maintaining the website
• Improving podcast content and website performance
• Understanding how users engage with our content
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you voluntarily provide information (e.g. contacting us)
• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our website and podcast
• Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Political Opinions

Our website and podcast discuss political topics.
However:

• We do not intentionally collect or profile users based on their political opinions
• Any political views expressed in messages you send us are provided voluntarily and are not used for profiling or targeting

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Enable basic site functionality
• Collect anonymous analytics data

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings – Cookie Policy Page.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Podcast hosting platforms
• Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)

These providers only process data on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data-protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Emails and correspondence are kept only as long as required to respond or for record-keeping
• Analytics data is retained in anonymised or aggregated form

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g. podcast platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@noholdsbarredpod.com
No Holds Barred Pod