Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11/5/2026
This policy explains how PodBridge Europe ("we") handles personal data when you use podbridgeeurope.com. We follow the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all users, wherever they live.
1. Who is responsible
PodBridge Europe is operated by Massimo di Bergamo LLC, 200 Beacon Hill Drive, Apt 9H, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, USA, which is the data controller for the personal data described here. For any privacy question or request, email info@podbridgeeurope.com or use the Contact page.
2. Data we collect
Account data (email address and password, stored securely). Profile data you choose to add: name, podcast name, photo or cover image, bio, topics, languages, country, links and the guests you are looking for. Messages and interview requests you send or receive. Reports you file. Messages sent through the contact form. Basic technical data needed to run the service, such as sign-in sessions and your language choice.
3. Why we use it and legal basis
To provide the service you signed up for — your profile, matching, search and messaging (performance of a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). To keep the platform safe, review reports and prevent abuse (legitimate interests, Art. 6(1)(f)). To answer your messages (legitimate interests). Optional cookies only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), which you can withdraw at any time.
4. Who can see your data
Your profile is visible to other signed-in users. Messages are visible only to the sender and the recipient. Administrators can see account lists, reports and contact messages to run and protect the service. We do not sell your data and do not use it for advertising. If you add a photo, your photo, name and languages may also appear in the member preview on our public home page.
5. Service providers and transfers
We use trusted hosting and database providers to run the site. They process data only on our instructions. Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. How long we keep it
We keep your data while your account exists. When you delete your account, your profile, photos, messages and reports are permanently erased. Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to answer them.
7. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete and export your data, to restrict or object to processing, and to withdraw consent. You can download your data and delete your account yourself in My profile. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
8. Cookies
We use essential storage to keep you signed in and remember your language and cookie choice. These do not need consent. Optional cookies (for example analytics) are only used if you click "Accept" in the cookie banner. You can change your choice any time via "Cookie settings" in the footer.
9. Children
PodBridge Europe is not intended for people under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Payments
Payments are handled by our payment partner. We never see or store your full card details; we only keep your membership status, invite count and the guest spots you paid for or received.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. We will show the date of the latest version on this page and notify you of important changes.