Last Updated: November 2025
Website Address: https://compressortalk.com
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Under Pressure Podcast / Compressor Talk website (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of Our Website
You may browse, listen to podcast episodes, and read content on our Site for personal, non-commercial use.
You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish Site content without permission
- Use the Site in any way that disrupts functionality
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or server
- Use the Site for illegal or harmful activities
2. Podcast Content
All podcast episodes, descriptions, and associated materials are the property of Under Pressure Podcast / Compressor Talk unless otherwise noted.
You may:
- Stream or download episodes for personal use
- Share episode links
You may NOT:
- Re-upload episodes elsewhere
- Modify or redistribute our content without written consent
3. Newsletter & Subscriptions
If you sign up for our email newsletter, we will collect your:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
This information is used solely to send podcast updates and related announcements.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
4. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes publicly visible with your comment.
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download and extract any location data from publicly posted images.
6. Cookies
We may use cookies for the following purposes:
- Saving your name, email, and website when leaving a comment (optional convenience)
- Verifying cookies acceptance on the login page
- Preserving login information and screen display choices
- Storing a temporary post-ID cookie when you edit or publish a post
These cookies contain no sensitive personal information.
7. Embedded Content
Our podcast episodes and articles may include embedded content such as:
- Podcast players (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc.)
- Videos
- Images
- Social media posts
Embedded content acts exactly as if you visited the external site.
These third-party platforms may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction with their content
We do not control these third-party data practices.
8. Accounts and Registration
Most visitors do not need to register to use our Site.
If you do create an account, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining confidentiality of your login information
- All activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
9. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments.
- If a user account exists, the profile information is retained until the user edits or deletes it.
- Administrators can view and modify this information.
10. User Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
To make a request, contact us via our website.
11. Spam & Security Checks
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We take reasonable precautions to keep the Site secure, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, podcast platforms, and services.
We are not responsible for:
- Their content
- Their policies
- Their data collection practices
Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
13. Disclaimer
Our Site and podcast are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy of information
- Continuous availability
- Freedom from errors or interruptions
Podcast content reflects personal opinions of the hosts and guests.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Under Pressure Podcast / Compressor Talk is not liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or business
- Issues caused by using or not being able to use the Site or podcast
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new Terms.
16. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website: https://compressortalk.com/contact/