Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7 July 2026
This policy explains how the Fearless in Devotion podcast collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit fidpodcast.com, and the cookies the site uses. It is written to meet our obligations under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Who we are
Fearless in Devotion is a Wrexham AFC podcast. The joint data controllers are the show's hosts collectively — Tim Edwards, Andy Gilpin, Liam Randall and Rhys Williams. You can contact us about this policy or your data by DM on X at @Fearlessidzine.
What data we collect
- Analytics data (cookies) — if you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics collects information about your visit (pages viewed, approximate location from a truncated IP, device/browser type, and how you reached the site). We use this only in aggregate to understand what content is popular. We do not use it to identify you personally.
- Aggregate traffic measurement (no cookies) — we also use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which counts page views and works out the approximate country a visit came from. It sets no cookies and stores nothing on your device, so it runs for all visitors. It is privacy-first: the data is aggregate only, is not used to identify or track you, and is not shared for advertising.
- Information you send us — if you DM us on X at @Fearlessidzine, we receive your X handle and whatever you choose to include.
The site has no sign-up, login, or payment forms. Newsletter sign-ups, donations, and event tickets are handled on third-party sites (Substack, Buy Me a Coffee, and the venue's ticketing) under their own policies.
Cookies and similar technologies
The site sets no non-essential cookies until you opt in via the cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link (also in the footer). Our Cloudflare Web Analytics traffic measurement is cookieless — it is not listed below because it sets no cookies and stores nothing on your device.
| Cookie / technology | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fid-consent-v1 (local storage) | This site | Essential — remembers your cookie choice so we don't ask again. Set without consent. | Until you clear it |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics — distinguishes visitors and sessions. Only set after you accept. | Up to 2 years |
| YouTube subscribe button | Google / YouTube | Loads the official "Subscribe" button. Only loaded after you accept; otherwise a plain link is shown. | Session / persistent (Google) |
| Embedded episode players | YouTube (privacy-enhanced, youtube-nocookie.com) | Show episode videos. No cookies are set unless you press play on a video. | Set by YouTube on playback |
Legal bases
- Consent — for analytics cookies and the YouTube subscribe widget. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie settings.
- Legitimate interests — for cookieless, aggregate traffic measurement (Cloudflare Web Analytics), for responding to emails you send us, and for keeping the site secure and working. You can object to the analytics processing at any time by emailing us.
Third parties we use
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland/LLC) — website analytics.
- YouTube (Google) — embedded episode players and the subscribe button.
- Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.) — cookieless, privacy-first website traffic analytics.
- Netlify — hosts the website and processes basic server logs.
- Substack — our newsletter; some post images load from Substack's CDN.
International transfers
Some of these providers (e.g. Google, Netlify, Substack) are based in the United States. Where data is transferred outside the UK, it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as the UK extension to the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and/or Standard Contractual Clauses.
How long we keep data
Google Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months and then automatically deleted. Emails are kept only as long as needed to deal with your message.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these, DM us on X at @Fearlessidzine.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top shows when it last changed.