Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Trashed.Earth ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you visit trashed.earth, read our articles, or make a donation (collectively, the "Site").

Information We Collect

We collect limited information depending on how you use the Site:

• Information you provide: If you email us or request to donate, we receive the information you choose to send, such as your name, email address, and message content.
• Donation information: When you donate through Ko-fi, PayPal, Stripe, or another payment provider, that provider processes your payment. We receive confirmation of the gift and any contact details you share with the provider, but we do not receive or store your full card number on this Site.
• Technical information: Our hosting provider may automatically log standard server data such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps to operate and secure the Site.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• Respond to messages, partnership enquiries, and donation requests.
• Issue receipts or acknowledgements where applicable.
• Protect the Site against abuse, fraud, or security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us run the Site (such as hosting, email, or payment processing), when required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of Trashed.Earth, our supporters, and others. Payment providers handle donations under their own privacy policies.

Cookies and Local Storage

The Site is primarily static and does not use advertising trackers. If we add analytics or other optional tools in the future, we will update this policy and, where required, ask for consent before using non-essential cookies.

Data Retention and Security

We retain information only for as long as needed to operate the Site, respond to enquiries, maintain donation records, and meet legal requirements. We use reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information. To make a privacy request, contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the country where we operate, your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@trashed.earth.