Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Welcome to the website for Shit My Dad Taught Me (“SMDTM”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website, social media channels, podcast platforms, newsletters, merchandise store, contests, events, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide us with information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Social media handles
- Shipping and billing information
- Event registration details
- Contest or giveaway entries
- Podcast guest applications or inquiries
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Information submitted for sponsorships or partnerships
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral URLs
- Website interaction data
- Cookies and tracking technologies
This information helps us improve website performance, content, and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the website and Services
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content
- Process purchases or event registrations
- Administer contests or giveaways
- Analyze website traffic and audience engagement
- Improve podcast, content, and community offerings
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your email through the website, you may receive:
- Podcast updates
- Episode announcements
- Merchandise or event promotions
- Community news
- Sponsor or partner campaigns
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools such as:
- Google Analytics
- Meta/Facebook Pixel
- YouTube embeds
- Spotify embeds
- Advertising or retargeting tools
These technologies help us understand user behaviour, measure performance, and improve our marketing efforts.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the website may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including but not limited to:
- Podcast streaming platforms
- Merchandise providers
- Payment processors
- Sponsors
- Social media platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services. Users should review those privacy policies independently.
6. Merchandise & Payments
If merchandise or paid offerings are sold through the website, payment information is processed securely through third-party payment providers.
We do not directly store full credit card information on our servers.
7. Contest, Giveaway & Event Participation
From time to time, we may host contests, giveaways, live events, or promotions. Information collected for these purposes may be used to:
- Contact winners
- Administer the event or promotion
- Deliver prizes
- Share promotional content related to the event
Participation is voluntary.
8. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, messages, stories, photos, videos, testimonials, or other content to us:
- You grant us permission to use, repost, share, edit, or publish that content for promotional, marketing, podcast, or community purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- You confirm you own or have permission to share the content submitted.
9. Data Security
We take commercially reasonable steps to protect your personal information; however, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Users provide information at their own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and Services are not specifically directed toward children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent where required by law.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent
- Opt out of marketing communications
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.
12. Canadian Privacy Compliance
We aim to comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Shit My Dad Taught Me
Website: shitmydadtaughtme.com
Instagram: @shitmydadtaughtme
Email: info@shitmydadtaughtme.com
