Effective Date: September 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Hello Earthling, operated by Earthling Corp (“we,” “our,” “us”), collects, uses, and shares personal information.

Types of Information We Collect

The following provides examples of the type of information that we collect from you, how we use that information, and the basis for doing so.

Account Registration

• We collect your name, email address, and contact details when you create an account with us to use our products and/or services.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in providing account access and services.
  

Subscriber Information

• We do not operate an independent email newsletter. If you choose to subscribe to our Hello Earthling Substack, your subscription and personal information will be collected and managed directly by Substack, subject to their own privacy policy.
  
• We may, however, receive limited information from Substack (such as aggregated subscriber counts or engagement data) for legitimate business interests, including understanding our audience and improving our content offerings.
  

Cookies and First-Party Tracking

• We use cookies and clear GIFs (“Cookies”) to help our website operate efficiently.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in ensuring site functionality.
  

Cookies and Third-Party Tracking

• We may participate in behavior-based advertising where third parties use technology (e.g., cookies) to track activity and provide tailored advertising.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in engaging in such advertising practices.
  

Email Interconnectivity

• If you receive emails from us, we may use tools to capture engagement data (e.g., opens, clicks).
  
• Our legitimate interest is in understanding interaction with our communications.
  

Feedback/Support

• If you contact us for feedback or support, we collect your name, email, and any content you provide.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in responding to inquiries and issues.
  

Mailing List

• We do not maintain a mailing list separate from our Substack. Please refer to Substack’s Privacy Policy for details of their mailing list practices.
  

Mobile Devices

• We may collect identifying information from your mobile device when you visit our website.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in understanding how users interact with us on mobile.
  

Payments

• We collect your name, billing/shipping addresses, email, phone number, and payment details when you subscribe or purchase.
  
• This information is used to perform our contract in providing services or products.
  

Website Interactions

• We may monitor your use of our website, such as clicks, form entries, and device/browser information.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in improving our website, understanding preferences, and detecting fraud.
  

Web Logs

• We collect log data such as browser type, operating system, IP address, domain name, referring website, click activity, and timestamps.
  
• Our legitimate interest is in monitoring website use and system performance.
  

Other Sources

• We may also receive information from affiliates, partners, or publicly available sources.
  

Use and Processing of Information

In addition to the purposes described above, we use your information to:

• Identify you when you visit our website.
  
• Provide and improve services.
  
• Process payments and donations.
  
• Conduct analytics.
  
• Respond to inquiries or requests.
  
• Send promotional and informational materials.
  
• Manage internal administration and relationships.
  

We may process information based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interest depending on the context.

Sharing of Information

We disclose information in the following circumstances:

1. Affiliates and Acquisitions – With affiliates or in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
   
2. With Consent – Where you authorize us to share information with third parties.
   
3. Without Consent – When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
   
4. Service Providers – With vendors that support our operations, including payment processors, technical support, and marketing providers.
   

Your Choices

You may exercise the following rights:

1. Access – Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
   
2. Correction – Request correction or updates to your information.
   
3. Deletion – Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
   
4. Objection – Object to certain processing of your data.
   
5. Online Tracking – We do not currently recognize automated “Do Not Track” signals.
   
6. Consent Revocation – Withdraw previously given consent, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at: community@helloearthling.world.

How We Protect Personal Information

We use reasonable efforts to secure personal information, but no system is completely secure. In the event of a legally required data breach notification, we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone.

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account access.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may request information about how personal data is shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Requests may be sent to community@helloearthling.world.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at community@helloearthling.world so that we may take corrective action.

Users Outside the United States

• Non-U.S. Users: By providing information, you consent to processing in the United States, where laws may differ from those in your country.
  
• Residents of the EEA: You may request access, correction, modification, or deletion of your personal information and may restrict or object to certain processing, subject to legal limits. Please contact us at community@helloearthling.world to exercise these rights.
  

Miscellaneous

• Transmission to Other Countries: By providing personal information, you consent to transfer, processing, and storage outside your country of residence, including in the United States.
  
• Third-Party Applications/Websites: We are not responsible for privacy practices of third-party websites or applications.
  
• Changes to Policy: We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will generally apply prospectively unless you consent otherwise.
  

Contact Information

For questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

community@helloearthling.world