Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Funny in Failure ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit funnyinfailure.com.au, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as well as the additional regional rights set out at the end of this policy for visitors in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Who we are
Our website address is funnyinfailure.com.au. Funny in Failure is a podcast hosted by Michael Kahan. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at michael@funnyinfailure.com.au.
Information we collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our contact form or email communications. This may include:
- your name
- your email address
- any information you include in your message
We use this information to respond to your enquiry. Like most websites, our hosting provider may also automatically collect basic technical information such as your IP address and browser type for security and to keep the site running properly.
If we ever use your details to send you updates or news about the podcast, we will only do so with your consent, and you can opt out at any time.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site include embedded content, such as podcast players and links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and our social media platforms. Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you have visited that other website directly. These third party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that service. We do not control these third party services and recommend reviewing their own privacy policies.
Cookies
This site may use cookies to help the website function and to understand how visitors use the site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.
How long we keep your information
If you contact us, we keep your message and our reply only as long as needed to deal with your enquiry and for our own records. We do not keep it longer than necessary.
Children's privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at michael@funnyinfailure.com.au and we will delete it.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we work to keep your information safe.
Your rights by region
Because our listeners are based all over the world, the sections below set out additional rights that may apply to you depending on where you live. These apply in addition to the Australian Privacy Principles described above.
European Union (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives you certain rights over your personal data. Our legal basis for processing the information you submit through our contact form is your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry.
You have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you
- ask us to correct inaccurate data
- ask us to delete your data ("right to erasure")
- object to or restrict how we use your data
- withdraw consent at any time
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at michael@funnyinfailure.com.au.
United Kingdom (UK GDPR)
If you are located in the United Kingdom, you have the same rights described in the European Union section above, under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
United States
If you are a resident of the United States, your rights may vary depending on your state. Some states, such as California, give residents specific rights over their personal information under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Where those laws apply, you may have the right to:
- know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- request that we delete your personal information
- not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
We do not sell your personal information. To make a request, contact us at michael@funnyinfailure.com.au.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at admin@funnyinfailure.com.au.