Curious Goldfish LLC Effective Date: June 12, 2026Curious Goldfish LLC ("Curious Goldfish," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website curiousgoldfish.com, the Curious Goldfish Podcast, and the Chords of Curiosity newsletter (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Newsletter signups. When you subscribe to Chords of Curiosity or request our free content (such as the State of Music Summary of Findings report), we collect your email address and, in some cases, your name.
Audience information. When you sign up through certain forms or advertisements, we may ask how you'd describe yourself (for example, as a music fan, independent musician, or music industry professional) so we can send you content relevant to your interests.
Purchases. When you buy a digital product (such as the Curious Goldfish Curiosity Planner or the full State of Music report), our payment and publishing platforms collect the information needed to process your order, including your name, email address, and payment details. We do not store your full payment card information on our own systems.
Surveys and communications. If you participate in a survey, contact us, or reply to one of our emails, we collect the information you choose to share. Survey responses are reported only in aggregate or anonymized form unless we tell you otherwise at the time of collection.
Email engagement. Our email platform tracks whether emails are delivered, opened, and which links are clicked. This helps us understand what content resonates and manage list health.
Website usage. Like most websites, we and our service providers collect device and usage information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, using cookies and similar technologies.
Advertising data. If you arrive at our Services through a social media advertisement (for example, on Facebook or Instagram), the advertising platform may share with us the information you submitted through that ad, such as your email address and your answers to form questions.
We may receive information about you from platforms we use to operate the Services, such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram lead forms), our newsletter platform, and automation tools that connect these services together.
We use the information we collect to:
Deliver the newsletter, free reports, and other content you request
Send email sequences and updates tailored to your stated interests or audience type
Process and fulfill purchases of digital products
Understand how subscribers engage with our content so we can improve it
Promote the podcast, newsletter, products, and related projects
Maintain the security of our Services and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
We share personal information only with service providers that help us operate the Services, including:
beehiiv, which hosts our website, newsletter, subscriber list, and digital product sales
Payment processors, which handle transactions for digital products
Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), when you submit a lead form through one of our advertisements
Automation services (such as Zapier), which transfer information between the platforms above on our behalf
Analytics providers, which help us understand website and email engagement
These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or sale.
Our website includes embedded content from third parties, such as YouTube videos and Spotify playlists, and links to external sites and social media platforms. When you interact with embedded content, those third parties may collect information about you under their own privacy policies, even if you don't click through to their sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of YouTube (Google), Spotify, Meta, TikTok, and any other third-party services you interact with through our Services.
We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors use our Services. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some site functionality.
Unsubscribe anytime. Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also reply to any email and ask to be removed.
Preference updates. If you'd like to change the type of content you receive, contact us and we'll update your subscriber profile.
Transactional messages. If you purchase a product, we may still send you messages necessary to deliver it even after you unsubscribe from marketing emails.
We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide the Services and for legitimate business purposes, such as maintaining purchase records, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. If you unsubscribe, we retain minimal information (such as your email address on a suppression list) to honor your opt-out.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which can include the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of targeted advertising
Receive a copy of your information in a portable format
Residents of Colorado, California, and certain other U.S. states, as well as residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, may have specific rights under applicable privacy laws. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We rely on reputable service providers that maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Services are operated from the United States. If you access them from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page and, for material changes, provide additional notice such as an announcement in our newsletter. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:Curious Goldfish LLC Website: https://www.curiousgoldfish.com
This policy was last updated on June 12, 2026.