Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 13, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the Forged Into Man podcast website (the "Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit, listen, or interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you submit a guest nomination, request a manuscript download, or fill out the guest questionnaire, we collect the details you enter — such as your name, email address, phone number, and other information relevant to your request. We use this only to respond to you and manage the relationship you started.
Information collected automatically. We and our advertising partners may automatically collect information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This is gathered using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
3. Google AdSense and Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites, and to report on ad performance.
Google may use a cookie called the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads that are more relevant to you based on your browsing history across websites. Google also works with certified vendors and publishers to deliver and measure ads.
These advertising cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Storing your ad personalization preferences
- Limiting how often you see the same ad
- Measuring ad delivery and effectiveness
- Detecting invalid traffic and fraud
4. Cookie Usage by Region
Depending on where you are located, you may have specific choices about how cookies and personalized advertising are used:
- European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland: We request your consent before placing non-essential cookies and before Google AdSense serves personalized ads. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser or Google’s ad settings.
- California and other U.S. states: You may have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising. You can manage this through your browser’s "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" settings, Google’s opt-out tools, or by contacting us directly.
- All other regions: Where consent is not required, cookies and advertising technologies may operate as described here, but you still have the controls listed below.
5. Your Choices
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Site works.
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, you can visit the Google Ad Settings page or the Your Online Choices site. You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on if applicable.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate the Site, respond to your requests, send updates about the podcast, improve the Site, and display advertising. We do not sell your personal information. We only share information with service providers and partners who help us run the Site, and only to the extent needed for those purposes.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you would like us to delete your information, please contact us using the email below.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our use of cookies, or how we handle your data, please email us at forgedintoman@davidadamkurz.com.