Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

Small Talk Café Podcasts operates the website smalltalkcafe.de. For data protection enquiries contact us at:smalltalkcafe.productions@gmail.com.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following data:

  • Website analytics: anonymised page-view data (pages visited, browser type, approximate country) via Google Analytics 4. No personally identifiable information is stored.
  • Contact enquiries: your name, email address, topic, and message content when you voluntarily contact us via email or our contact form.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to enquiries you send us by email or contact form.
  • To understand how our website is used so we can improve it (Google Analytics 4, in anonymised form).

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies to measure traffic via Google Analytics 4. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing theGoogle Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

5. Third-Party Services & AI Technology

AI Voice Generation: In accordance with EU transparency standards, our bite-sized language lessons use AI text-to-speech voices carefully tuned for natural, clear pronunciation and everyday conversational practice.

6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in its anonymised form for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted by Google Analytics. Inquiries received via email or our contact form are retained only for the duration necessary to address your communication.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
  • Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us atsmalltalkcafe.productions@gmail.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our website after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email us at smalltalkcafe.productions@gmail.com.