Effective July 2026. This page describes how CMBG Advisors, Inc. handles information received through the thepuckpodcast.com website.
CMBG Advisors, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website (the “Site”), contact us by email, subscribe to our content, or otherwise interact with us. This Privacy Policy does not constitute a contract, does not create any legally enforceable rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law, and does not create any third-party beneficiary rights. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, and your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. This policy applies only to information collected through the Site and not to information collected offline or through other means.
When you contact us through the Site, email, or other means, we may receive the information you choose to share, including:
We and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:
We may use cookies, pixels, analytics providers, and similar tracking technologies to collect this data and improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. Because there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals, the Site does not currently alter its data collection or use practices in response to Do Not Track signals. We do, however, honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals to the extent required by applicable California law.
When you listen to our podcast or consume our content through third-party platforms or applications — including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our podcast hosting provider — that platform collects listening data directly, including your IP address, device information, geographic location, listen duration, and episode interaction data. We receive only aggregated, anonymized analytics from these platforms and do not receive individual listener-level data from them unless you separately provide it to us. Each platform's collection and use of your data is governed by its own privacy policy, and we are not responsible for those practices.
We may receive additional information about you from third-party sources, such as podcast hosting and distribution platforms, social media services, and analytics providers, to the extent permitted by law.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell personal information collected through the Site or our communications. We may, however, use and share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you for any purpose, including analytics, research, product improvement, and advertising, without restriction. Nothing in this policy limits our right to use or disclose aggregated or de-identified data.
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
We may work with third-party advertising networks, sponsors, and analytics providers in connection with the Site and our audiovisual and/or podcast content. These third parties may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, device identifiers, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to the Site and your interactions with our content, including for the purpose of delivering targeted or interest-based advertising, measuring advertising effectiveness, and attributing conversions to our sponsors.
We may share certain information — such as hashed email addresses, device identifiers, demographic data, and behavioral data collected through tracking technologies — with advertising partners, sponsors, and third-party platforms, including social media advertising platforms, for purposes of audience measurement, ad targeting, and campaign attribution. This sharing may constitute "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
California residents have the right to opt out of the sharing of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise this right (if applicable), please contact us at hello@thepuckpodcast.com or use the opt-out mechanism provided by your browser or device settings, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, which we will honor to the extent required by applicable law.
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. Third-party advertising partners operate under their own privacy policies and terms, and we are not responsible for their data practices. You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at www.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at www.aboutads.info.
Our Site may include links to or functionality from third-party services, including podcast players and platforms (such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and similar services), hosted forms, social media platforms, and external resources. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for their data practices.
If you subscribe to our newsletter or email communications, your email address and related engagement data — including open rates, click activity, and unsubscribe status — are stored and processed by our third-party email service provider. That provider operates under its own privacy policy and terms of service. We are not responsible for the data practices of our email service provider, and your information will remain on that provider's systems until deleted in accordance with our data retention practices or upon your request.
Our Site may include embedded content from third-party platforms, including podcast players, YouTube, Spotify, and social media feeds. When you interact with or load embedded content, those platforms may independently collect data about you — including through cookies, pixels, and device identifiers — regardless of whether you have an account with or are logged into those platforms. This collection occurs under those platforms' own privacy policies and terms, and we have no control over or responsibility for it.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no security system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. YOU TRANSMIT INFORMATION TO US AT YOUR OWN RISK. We shall not be liable for any unauthorized access, disclosure, or use of your personal information by third parties, including as a result of a security breach, except to the extent required by applicable law. We are not responsible for the security of information transmitted over the internet or stored on your own devices.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
Depending on your location and applicable law, including the CCPA/CPRA in California, you may have rights to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the time required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We reserve the right to deny or limit requests where permitted by law, including where a request is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive, or where fulfilling the request would compromise the privacy or security of others. We may charge a reasonable fee for excessive or repetitive requests. Verification requirements may include providing government-issued identification or other documentation sufficient to confirm your identity. We shall not be liable for any failure to fulfill a rights request that results from your failure to adequately verify your identity.
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on the Site with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. Posting the updated policy on the Site constitutes adequate notice of any changes, and we are not obligated to provide individual notice to you prior to changes taking effect. It is your responsibility to check this policy periodically for updates. Changes are effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns.