Privacy policy

Who is responsible

Quiet Earth is operated by an independent publisher, who is the data controller for this website. Contact details are on the contact page.

What we collect

• Information you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to write.
• Technical data. Our hosting provider records standard server logs — IP address, browser type, referring page and timestamp — to deliver the site and protect it from abuse.
• Aggregate usage data. If analytics are enabled, we look only at site-level aggregates such as page views and referrer, not individual profiles.

We do not ask for or store names, addresses, payment details or account credentials. There is no login on this site.

Why we use it

To serve pages and media, to keep the site secure and available, to answer messages you send us, and to understand in aggregate which entries readers find useful. Where required by law, our basis for processing is our legitimate interest in operating a functioning, secure publication, or your consent where you have given it.

Advertising and third parties

If advertising or a platform monetization programme is active on this site, the relevant advertising partner may set its own cookies or identifiers and process data under its own privacy policy. See the cookie notice for the current position and how to opt out. We do not sell personal information.

This site relies on service providers for hosting, content delivery and web fonts. They process technical data solely to deliver the site on our behalf.

How long we keep it

Server logs are retained for a short operational period, typically no longer than 30 days. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed to resolve your enquiry and any related record-keeping obligation.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, to portability, and to withdraw consent. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. To make a request, email us via the contact page; we respond within 30 days.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes

If this policy changes materially, we will update the date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, note it on the home page.