Sleuth & Surgeon Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Last Updated: August 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date above and applies to all information collected through our website and related services from that date forward, unless otherwise stated.

This Privacy Policy describes how Sleuth & Surgeon collects, uses, and shares information when you access our website, Sleuthandsurgeon.com, and any associated services, including newsletter subscriptions, merchandise orders, or listener interactions (collectively, the “Services”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our content and services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and payment details when you sign up for our newsletter, make a purchase, submit questions, or interact with our content.
• Usage (Log) Data: IP address, browser type, device information, browsing activity, and usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
• Content Submissions: Comments, stories, or feedback you provide via forms, email, or social media channels.
• Sensitive Data: Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), sensitive data includes information about race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, health, precise geolocation, and personal data of children under 13, which we handle with special care.

How We Use Your Information

We use information collected for purposes including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and Services.
• Fulfilling your requests (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, merchandise orders, responding to your queries).

We may use your personal information to communicate with you for various purposes, including:

• Transactional Communications: To confirm purchases, respond to inquiries, or provide updates about your interactions with us.
• Marketing & Promotional Communications: To send you newsletters, special offers, event announcements, or other promotional content we believe may be of interest to you—if you have opted in or where permitted by law.
• Service Updates: To inform you about changes to our services, policies, or important account or security information.

You can choose to opt out of marketing or promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link found at the bottom of our emails, or by contacting us directly at web@sleuthandsurgeon.com. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing messages, you may still receive important administrative or transactional communications related to your use of the Services.

We respect your communication preferences and aim to provide relevant, respectful content that aligns with your interests.

• Analyzing website usage to improve user experience.
• Complying with applicable laws including the TDPSA and responding to requests from governmental authorities.

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) Compliance

If you are a Texas resident, this section applies to you under the TDPSA:

• Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of your personal data. You also may opt out of processing your personal data where applicable.
• Transparency: We limit data collection to what is necessary and relevant for disclosed purposes. We do not collect or process more data than needed.
• Opt-Out: We provide mechanisms to opt out from targeted advertising and data profiling, as applicable.
• Data Security: We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or breaches, consistent with TDPSA requirements.
• Data Protection Assessments: We conduct assessments for certain data processing activities to balance benefits with privacy risks per TDPSA guidance.

International Data Transfers

Because our listeners are international, data you provide may be transferred and processed outside your country, including the United States. We use appropriate safeguards to protect your data consistent with applicable privacy laws, including TDPSA.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email hosting, analytics) who assist with operations and must protect your data.
• As required to comply with law, enforce our policies, respond to legal processes, or protect rights, safety, or property.
• In the event of merger, sale, or transfer of business assets.
• With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the point of collection.

Your Choices and Rights

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

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They store data related to your browsing habits, site preferences, and other information to enhance your experience and help websites function effectively.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Functional Cookies: To enable essential features of our website, such as remembering your preferences and login details.

Analytics Cookies: To collect information about how you interact with our website, allowing us to understand usage patterns and improve our services.

Advertising Cookies: To deliver personalized advertising content relevant to your interests.

You have control over cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to accept, refuse, or delete cookies. Please note, however, that if you disable or reject cookies, some features and services on our website may not function properly or may become unavailable.

For more information on how to manage cookie settings in your browser, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org

By continuing to use our website without changing your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

Security

We use reasonable measures to safeguard your information. However, no online transmission or data storage is completely secure; please use caution when submitting personal information online.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Any personal data of children under 13 is considered sensitive under TDPSA and treated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: web@sleuthandsurgeon.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date, and, where appropriate, by other means such as email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of our website and Services after any changes become effective constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of those changes.

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