Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 3, 2026
Earth Is Weird (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website earthisweird.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or leave comments.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you: create an account (name, email address, username, password); subscribe to our email newsletter (email address, topic preferences); leave comments on articles (name, email address, comment content); or contact us through our website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often you visit our site and what pages you visit. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising Cookies
We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These services use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Essential Cookies
Our website uses cookies necessary for the site to function properly, including session cookies for logged-in users and comment authors.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain our website; send you our email newsletter if you have subscribed; manage your account and provide support; display relevant advertisements; analyze usage to improve our content and experience; prevent fraud and ensure security; and comply with legal obligations.
Email Newsletter
We offer an email newsletter covering fascinating and bizarre facts about Earth. When you subscribe, we use your email address to send you the content you signed up for. Each email includes an unsubscribe link. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Advertising
We display third-party advertisements on our website. We work with Google AdSense and other advertising networks and direct partners. Advertisers may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity. We do not provide advertisers with your personal information without your consent.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. Your comment, name, and email address are stored so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments.
Third-Party Services
We may share your information with analytics providers (Google Analytics), advertising partners (Google AdSense and others), email service providers, and hosting providers. These third parties have their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Account deletion requests are processed within 30 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; opt out of marketing communications; and withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Earth Is Weird
2200 NE 33rd Ave Suite 14C
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Email: [email protected]