Privacy Policy
The Comeback Path
Website: https://thecomebackpath.com
Last updated: October 22, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Comeback Path.
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.
The Comeback Path is operated from the Netherlands and processes personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By visiting our website, you can learn about our podcast without submitting personal information.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
Information you voluntarily provide:
Your name and email address
Your country of residence
Your WhatsApp number, if provided
Social media profiles or website links
Information submitted through our contact or guest application forms
Details about your personal experiences that you choose to share
Other information you voluntarily include in communications with us
Technical and website information:
Website visits and page views
Referral sources
General geographic information
Browser and device information
Website usage statistics
Technical information required for website security and operation
Some guest applications may contain sensitive personal information, including information about physical or mental health, addiction, or other personal circumstances.
We treat this information with particular care.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Respond to messages and inquiries
Review podcast guest applications
Communicate with prospective and confirmed guests
Arrange and coordinate interviews
Operate, maintain, and protect our website
Understand website traffic and improve the visitor experience
Comply with legal obligations
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary
We do not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
We do not operate a newsletter or use guest application details for unsolicited marketing.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where the GDPR applies, we process personal information on one or more of the following grounds:
Consent: When you voluntarily agree to processing that requires your permission, particularly where sensitive personal information is involved.
Legitimate interests: To operate and secure our website, respond to ordinary inquiries, and improve our services where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to arrange or fulfill agreed participation.
Legal obligations: Where we must retain or disclose information to comply with applicable law.
Legal claims: Where processing is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
5. Podcast Guest Applications
When you submit a guest application, we use the information you provide to evaluate whether your story is suitable for The Comeback Path and to communicate with you about possible participation.
Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
Your application is not automatically published or shared with other applicants.
If you are selected as a guest, separate participation terms and recording permissions may apply.
Information submitted privately through an application is treated separately from information you later agree to share publicly during a recorded interview.
6. Podcast Recordings and Publication
Podcast interviews are recorded with the guest’s knowledge and under the applicable guest participation terms.
Approved recordings may be edited, published, and distributed through our website, podcast platforms, video platforms, and social media channels.
Because published podcast content may be distributed or copied by third-party platforms and viewers, complete removal from every external location cannot always be guaranteed.
Our Terms & Conditions provide additional information about guest participation and publication rights.
7. Website Analytics
We use website analytics to understand how visitors find and use The Comeback Path.
Independent Analytics
Our website uses Independent Analytics, a WordPress analytics plugin.
Independent Analytics provides statistics such as page views, visitor numbers, referral sources, general locations, and device information.
According to the plugin developer, Independent Analytics does not use visitor tracking cookies or store raw IP addresses in its analytics database. It generates a hashed visitor identifier and stores analytics data within our WordPress database.
Analytics information is used to evaluate website performance and improve our content.
Google Analytics
We may introduce Google Analytics in the future.
If activated, Google Analytics may collect information about website interactions, devices, browsers, approximate locations, and traffic sources. Relevant information may be processed by Google in accordance with its privacy practices.
Where required by law, Google Analytics tracking will be subject to the visitor’s prior consent.
Google Analytics is not currently active on this website. This section describes a potential future service and will be updated if it is introduced.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use essential cookies necessary for its operation and security.
Independent Analytics does not ordinarily require visitor tracking cookies.
If optional analytics or other non-essential tracking technologies are introduced, we will provide appropriate information and obtain consent where legally required.
For further information, please read our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Websites and Platforms
Our website may contain links to external services, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social media platforms.
When you visit these external websites, their own privacy policies and data practices apply.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
10. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Personal information may be accessible to trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website, including hosting, website administration, form delivery, and email services.
Where required, appropriate data processing agreements and safeguards will be used.
We may also disclose information where legally required or where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
11. International Data Transfers
Because The Comeback Path operates internationally, some service providers or communication platforms may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where required, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers, including applicable adequacy decisions or approved contractual protections.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Contact messages are retained while necessary to respond and manage related correspondence.
Guest applications are retained while under consideration and for a reasonable period afterward where necessary for administration or potential follow-up.
Information relating to completed interviews may be retained for the duration of the podcast’s operation and longer where justified by contractual obligations or legal claims.
Website analytics are retained according to our configured analytics settings and operational needs.
Information required for legal compliance or disputes may be retained for the period justified by the relevant obligation or claim.
When personal information is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.
13. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
Access to private submissions is restricted to those who need the information for legitimate operational purposes.
No online system can guarantee absolute security, but protecting the information entrusted to us is an important responsibility.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Request data portability where applicable
Withdraw previously given consent
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
In the Netherlands, the supervisory authority is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
You can find more information at https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.
15. Children’s Privacy
The Comeback Path is intended for adults.
We do not knowingly solicit guest applications or collect personal information from children under 18 through our guest application process.
If we become aware that information has been collected contrary to this policy, we will take appropriate steps to address it.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or legal obligations.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
17. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact us through:
Website: https://thecomebackpath.com/contact/
Privacy contact email: kai@thecomebackpath.com
Operator: The Comeback Path Podcast
Country: The Netherlands