This Data Protection Statement explains the ways in which we handles and safeguards the data you share while accessing our site at www.earth-website.com (the "Site") and the earth Lexica (the “App”). Unless stated differently here, this statement covers all offerings on our Site. It specifically addresses data gathered via the Site.
This statement does not address data handling by external entities. Our Site might include connections to outside websites. Be aware that clicking these links takes you away from our Site, and we lack oversight over those external sites. Their data practices fall under their own policies. We recommend reviewing those policies before engaging with them. That said, we aim to uphold our Site's reliability and appreciate any input on linked sites.
We urge you to review this Data Protection Statement thoroughly to grasp our approach to your data and its management. If you disagree with our methods, please refrain from using the Site. By visiting or utilizing the Site, you consent to this statement. We might occasionally amend this statement, posting revisions here. Unless law mandates otherwise, ongoing use of the Site post-changes implies your approval. Kindly revisit this statement regularly for any modifications.
Duration of Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as needed for the reasons outlined in this statement, for valid business purposes, or as legally mandated (e.g., for compliance with tax, regulatory, or accounting rules), taking the longer period.
To set suitable retention times, we evaluate factors like data volume, type, and sensitivity; risks from unauthorized access or sharing; the goals of data use and if alternatives exist; plus legal obligations. Once retention is unnecessary, we delete the data.
Types of Data Gathered
The App dissent gather any information. We gather various personal data categories on the Site, including: Contact details, nickname, mailing address, online handle, email or username; or descriptions, along with comparable identifiers ("Contact Details"); financial transaction info; purchase history.
Utilization of Gathered Data
We won't sell, swap, share, or pass your data—public or private—to outsiders without your approval, except as noted here.
Your personal data supports our valid interests, such as running our operations, handling purchases and payments, and delivering services, encompassing on the Side:
- Operating, sustaining, and enhancing our operations;
- Completing purchases and managing payments;
- Addressing your inquiries, issues, and support needs;
- Meeting legal duties and defending our/your/affiliates'/third parties' rights, privacy, security, and assets;
- Sharing your feedback, images, and submissions;
- Interacting with you, via email;
Data Security and Storage Practices
We're dedicated to shielding your privacy during Site use and data collection. We prioritize data security with multiple protective steps for all provided personal data. Third-party processors we engage must also apply fitting security protocols.
Sensitive data, such as payment details, IDs, or finances, gets encrypted for safe transfer. We employ secure servers with SSL tech for this, storing it encrypted in authorized-access-only databases of payment providers, who maintain confidentiality. Look for "https" in the URL to confirm secure transmission.
Post-transaction, we don't keep sensitive data like card details on our systems.
Your role in data safety matters too—exercise caution on shared devices or networks.
That noted, online data transmission isn't foolproof. While we strive to secure your data, absolute guarantees aren't possible for Site-transmitted or stored info.
Sharing with External Parties
Beyond what's detailed, we don't sell, exchange, or share identifiable data externally. We may share with affiliates and reliable partners aiding Site ops, business, and services—lik, payment handlers, fulfillment services, e-com platforms, email/support services—provided they avoid direct marketing use, keep data private, and secure it.
E-Commerce Platform
Squarespace hosts our store, enabling sales. Review their Terms here and Policy here.
Safeguarding Youth Privacy
Our Site targets general audiences, aimed at those 16+. We don't intentionally gather data from under-16.
EU GDPR Protections
We secure data on firewalled servers. Site use means understanding potential transfers to us/third parties as described.
GDPR grants EEA users rights:
- Access: Request data copies (possible small fee).
- Correction: Fix inaccuracies or complete info.
- Deletion: Erase data under conditions.
- Restriction: Limit processing under conditions.
- Objection: Oppose processing under conditions.
- Portability: Transfer data to others/you under conditions.
