Last updated: 17 May 2026
Introduction
Welcome to The Mighty Eighth Podcast (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
The Mighty Eighth Podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of the United States Eighth Air Force and the air war over Europe during the Second World War. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our content.
Who We Are
The Mighty Eighth Podcast
Website: The Mighty Eighth Podcast
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Email: johann@ruralcity.co.uk
For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Mighty Eighth Podcast is the data controller of any personal information collected through this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information submitted when signing up for newsletters
- Information provided when entering competitions, surveys, or promotions
- Correspondence you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
- General location information derived from IP addresses
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters and episode updates
- Notify you of new podcast episodes
- Improve website content and performance
- Understand audience interests and engagement
- Administer competitions or promotions
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Podcast Distribution Platforms
The Mighty Eighth Podcast is available through third-party podcast platforms, including:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- YouTube
- Other podcast applications and directories
These services may collect information directly from users in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control the information collected by these third-party services.
Website Analytics
We may use website analytics services, including:
- Google Analytics
These services help us understand:
- Which pages visitors view
- How visitors find our website
- Which podcast episodes are most popular
- General audience demographics and interests
Analytics data is aggregated and does not normally identify individual visitors.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse visitor behaviour
- Measure website performance
- Improve user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send:
- Notifications of new episodes
- Historical features and articles
- Event announcements
- Special projects and series
- Occasional information about relevant products, services, or sponsors
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content from third-party providers, including:
- Spotify players
- Apple Podcasts players
- YouTube videos
- Social media posts
- Interactive maps
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These providers may collect information about your interaction with the embedded content.
Social Media
The Mighty Eighth Podcast maintains a presence on social media platforms, which may include:
- X (formerly Twitter)
Interactions on these platforms are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant platform.
Advertising and Sponsorship
The Mighty Eighth Podcast may occasionally feature sponsorship, advertising, affiliate links, or promotional partnerships.
Where content is sponsored, we will endeavour to make this clear to listeners and readers.
We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist in operating:
- Website hosting
- Email newsletters
- Analytics services
- Technical support
We may also disclose information if required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
Children’s Privacy
The Mighty Eighth Podcast is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with an updated revision date.
Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
The Mighty Eighth Podcast
Website: The Mighty Eighth Podcast
Email: johann@ruralcity.co.uk
If you are unhappy with the way your information has been handled, you have the right to complain to the UK’s data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)