Privacy policy

Last updated: 15 September 2025

The Hairy Chin (“The Hairy Chin,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website, podcast, newsletter, resources, forms, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Data Controller: The Hairy Chin (Spencer Moore Landvater)
Registered/Contact Address: Carrer Casp 148, Barcelona, Spain 08013
Contact Email: hello@thehairychin.com

We are based in Spain and process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish law.

2. Personal Data We Collect

  • Identifiers & Contact Data: name, preferred display name, email address, pronouns, location (city/country), social handles/website, and any information you voluntarily provide.

  • User Submissions: stories, interviews, testimonials, comments, titles, content notes, themes/tags, audio/video/media uploads (including metadata), and related communications.

  • Newsletter & Community Data: subscription status, preferences, engagement metrics.

  • Transactional Data (if you purchase downloads or services): products purchased, date/time, amount, currency, taxes, limited billing details. We do not store full payment card information; payments are processed by third-party processors.

  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device/browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, session duration, and general geolocation; collected via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

  • Communications: emails and messages you send us and our replies.

3. Why We Use Your Data (Purposes) and Legal Bases

We process personal data for:

  • Operating the Services (website, podcast, newsletter, forms, resources, downloads) — Legitimate interests; Contract.

  • Publishing user submissions (stories, interviews, media) as you consent and select display name options — Consent.

  • Communicating with you about your submission, consent status, scheduling, updates — Legitimate interests; Contract.

  • Email marketing/newsletters (when you opt in) — Consent. Unsubscribe anytime.

  • Analytics, performance, and security (to maintain and improve the Services, detect fraud/abuse) — Legitimate interests.

  • Compliance with law (tax, accounting, legal requests) — Legal obligation.

  • Prospective community features, surveys, and programs — Consent; Legitimate interests; Contract, depending on context.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (this will not affect lawful processing before withdrawal).

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use necessary, functional, performance/analytics, and (if applicable) advertising cookies or pixels. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent via a cookie banner or preference center. You can manage cookies through the banner and your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality. See our Cookie Notice (or cookie section) for categories, purposes, and retention.

5. How We Share Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers/Processors: hosting, email delivery, newsletter and CRM, analytics, form and file storage, content moderation, podcast and media distribution, payment processors. These parties process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.

  • Legal/Regulatory: when required by law, subpoena, or governmental request.

  • With Your Direction/Consent: e.g., publishing your story or handle; featuring interviews; tagging you on social media.

  • Business Changes: in the event of a reorganization, merger, or transfer, in accordance with applicable law and with notice where required.

6. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to the United States) where some providers are located. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and supplementary measures as needed.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Submissions (stories, interviews, media): retained while published and as needed for archival, legal, and editorial records, unless you request removal from our channels.

  • Transactional records: kept for the period required by tax/accounting law.

  • Analytics logs: typically retained for a limited period (e.g., up to 26 months) unless a longer period is needed for security/legal reasons.

We may anonymize data for research and statistical purposes.

8. Your Rights (GDPR/EEA)

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, and data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. We may verify your identity before responding. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) or your local supervisory authority.

To exercise rights: contact hello@thehairychin.com

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. No system is completely secure; you use the Services at your own risk.

10. Children

The Services are intended for individuals 18+ years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without appropriate consent.

11. User Submissions, Anonymity & Removal

When you submit content, you choose how your name appears (real name, initials, pseudonym, or Anonymous). Email addresses are not published. We may lightly edit for length/clarity/format without changing your meaning. You may request removal from our channels; however, we cannot control third parties who may have reshared your content.

12. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our Services may link to third-party websites or embed third-party content/players. We are not responsible for third-party practices. Review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest changes. Material changes will be notified as appropriate.

Contact: hello@thehairychin.com. Carrer Casp 148, Barcelona, Spain 08013.