Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Beta Cell Podcast ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (betacellpodcast.com) as a free, ad-free archive of the podcast and its transcripts. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit the site.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information through this website. We do not require an account, we do not use cookies, and we do not run client-side tracking scripts. This site uses Netlify Web Analytics, a server-side analytics service that records aggregate traffic data (such as page views, top pages, and geographic regions) without storing full IP addresses or any personally identifiable information. This data is used solely to understand overall site usage.

Embedded Audio

Each episode page embeds an audio player from Apple Podcasts. When the embed loads or you press play, Apple may collect technical information (such as IP address, device type, and listening behavior) according to Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not receive listening data back from Apple.

Third-Party Services

This site links out to several third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Apple Podcasts — Episode audio is embedded from and links to Apple Podcasts.

• Spotify — We link out to the show on Spotify. Your interaction with Spotify is governed by Spotify's Privacy Policy.

• Patreon — Listener support is handled by Patreon. Your interaction with Patreon is governed by Patreon's Privacy Policy.

• Instagram — Our social presence on Instagram is governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.

• Pinecast — The podcast is hosted on Pinecast. Audio downloads and RSS-feed access are subject to Pinecast's Privacy Policy.

• Netlify — The website is hosted on Netlify. As part of operating the platform, Netlify processes basic server-access logs, which are also the source for the aggregated analytics described above. See Netlify's Privacy Policy for details.

Children

This website is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@betacellpodcast.com.