At Earth VC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you subscribe to or use our Substack publication (“the Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to the Service, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and payment details (for paid subscriptions).

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the Service, including your IP address, browser type, and activity on our Substack page.

• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use some features of the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide the Service: We use your information to manage your subscription, deliver content, and respond to your inquiries.

• To Improve the Service: We analyze usage data to understand how users engage with our content and improve the quality of the Service.

• Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in the email.

3. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering the Service (e.g., payment processors, email distribution services). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your personal information unless there is a legal requirement to retain it.

6. Your Rights

• Access and Correction: You can request to access or correct your personal information at any time.

• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

• Data Portability: You can request to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at rebuild@earthvc.com.

By subscribing to or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Earth VC as we work together towards a sustainable future.