Podcast hosts track your listener demographics, download patterns, and advertising data. They know who listens to your show and when.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major podcast hosting services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spotify for Podcasters
Best in Category
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58 | C+ | Listener data integrated with Spotify profiles | View Review → |
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B
Buzzsprout
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50 | C | IAB-certified tracking for advertising | View Review → |
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L
Libsyn
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45 | C- | Advertising partners receive listener data | View Review → |
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P
Podbean
Lowest in Category
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40 | C- | Monetization features track listener behavior | View Review → |
Download locations, times, and device types tracked.
Listener demographics shared with advertisers.
Episode content may be transcribed and analyzed.
Subscription and advertising revenue visible to platform.
We also analyze podcast hosting terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Podcast Hosting →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.