Privacy Policy

Welcome to Sleepy Journeys ("we," "our," or "us"), a sleep aid podcast available at sleepyjourneys.com (the "Website"). Sleepy Journeys is operated by certain individuals based in Bermuda.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. To provide the podcast and other related services, we may need to collect and use certain personal data about its listeners (“listeners”, “you” and “your”) and, where that is the case, this Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how your personal data will be collected and used by us. By providing your personal data to us, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of personal data by us.

It is your responsibility to review and understand this Privacy Policy prior to providing your personal data to us. If you do not accept and agree to the Privacy Policy and/or the terms in any other contract with you, please refrain from providing your personal data to us, accessing the Website, and/or utilising any of our products and services.

As our Website and services are constantly evolving, this Privacy Policy may also change from time to time. Whenever there are changes, the updated policy will be posted on this Website and will be effective at that time. Consequently, each time you access or use the Website or otherwise engage with us, you accept and agree to the most current Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to be aware of any such changes. This version of the policy is dated 1 March 2025 and effective from that date.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter or submit a contact form, we collect your name and email address.

  • Payment Information: For podcast subscriptions, payments are processed through third-party platforms. We do not directly collect or store payment information.

  • Affiliate Links: We participate in affiliate marketing programs. Clicking on affiliate links may result in tracking and commission-based earnings.

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity using cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage the Website and podcast services.

  • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and promotional materials.

  • Monitor and analyze Website usage and trends.

  • Support our marketing and affiliate efforts.

3. On what legal ground do we use the personal data?

We will only use your personal data where we have legal grounds to do so. The legal grounds upon which we may rely include, but are not limited to, those set out below: 

  • Performance of a contract: We can use your personal data if it is necessary to perform our obligations under a contract with you or to take required steps before entering into a contract with you.

  • Provision of law: We can use your personal data if that use is pursuant to a provision of law that authorises or requires such use, such as keeping and retaining records for tax purposes or providing information to a regulatory body or law enforcement agency.

  • Legitimate interest: We may use your personal data for the purposes of providing, and enhancing the provision, of our products, services and information, as well as for advertising further products, credentials, designations, services and information to you.

  • Your consent: We can use your personal data if you have consented. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the contact details below.

 

4. How long will we keep your personal data?

We will retain your personal data only for so long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was originally collected, including satisfying any legal, regulatory or reporting obligations.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, email services, analytics platforms) who assist in operating our Website.

  • Affiliate partners when you engage with affiliate links.

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

By providing us with your personal data, you acknowledge and agree that the we may, from time-to-time, transfer your personal data across national boundaries; for example, in relation to certain IT systems hosted abroad. Where we transfer your personal data abroad, we will take the required steps to ensure that your personal data is protected. Please do not submit any personal data to us if you do not wish for your data to be transferred internationally.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, understand usage patterns, and support our advertising and marketing efforts. You can manage cookie settings in your browser preferences.

 

7. International Visitors

Our Website is intended for users in English-speaking countries but is accessible worldwide. If you are accessing our Website from outside Bermuda, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Bermuda and other countries.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • The right to be informed of the use of your personal data.

  • The right to access and/or to require the correction or erasure of your personal data.

  • The right to block and/or to object to the processing of your personal data.

  • The right to not be subject to any decision based solely on automated processing of your personal data.

  • In limited circumstances, you may have the right to receive personal data in a format which may be transmitted to another entity.

  • The right to complain. If you have a complaint in relation to the processing of your data carried out under this Privacy Policy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. For example, if you are located in the European Union, you can find the details of your local supervisory authority here (https://ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/structure/data-protection-authorities/index_en.htm)

You may seek to exercise any of these rights by sending a written request here: https://www.sleepyjourneys.com/contact

 

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.

 

10. Profiling and automated decision making

We do not use profiling or make decisions without human intervention (known as automatic decision making) using your personal data.

 

11. Data Security

We take data security seriously. We implement appropriate controls and procedures designed to maintain the security of our systems and processes and prevent the accidental destruction, loss, or unauthorised disclosure of the personal data we collect and use. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

While we do our best to protect your information, any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. Technology, such as, but not limited to, Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secured Socket Layer (SSL), is used to enhance security and reduce risk of loss. Our security practices, processes or technology do not guarantee absolute security of your data and you should take all normal personal precautions such as, but not limited to, not sharing passwords, closing browsers, and not using public networks.

 

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here: https://www.sleepyjourneys.com/contact