Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Guest of Honor ("GOH," "we," "us," or "our") operates gohpodcast.com and the GOH platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

• Account information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and role (Host, Guest, or Studio)
• Profile information: Bio, photo, location, social media links, podcast details, expertise, and availability
• Payment information: Billing is processed by Stripe. GOH does not store credit card numbers or financial account details.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and device/browser information
• Communications: Messages sent between users through the platform, and contact form submissions

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your profile to other users on the platform
• To facilitate connections, invitations, and bookings between Hosts, Guests, and Studios
• To power AI-assisted matchmaking and recommendations
• To process payments through Stripe
• To send transactional emails (booking confirmations, invitations, notifications)
• To respond to support requests and contact form submissions
• To improve and maintain the Service

4. How We Share Your Information

• With other users: Your public profile information (name, bio, photo, social links, topics) is visible to other registered users
• With Stripe: Payment information is shared with Stripe to process transactions
• With service providers: We use Resend for email delivery and Supabase for data storage. These providers access your data only to perform services on our behalf.
• For legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of GOH or others
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL), hosted in the United States. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security on our database, and hashed passwords. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and correction: You may view and update your profile information at any time through your account settings
• Account deletion: You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at info@gohpod.com. We will delete your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
• Email preferences: You may opt out of non-essential emails by contacting us. Transactional emails cannot be opted out of while your account is active.
• California residents: If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@gohpod.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

GOH uses session cookies necessary for authentication and platform functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., podcast platforms, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: info@gohpod.com