Privacy Policy: Collection, Use, and Your Rights

Introduction

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Earthflag exists to share the history, meaning, and public use of the Earth Flag. People visit this site to learn, view materials, read about initiatives, and contact the project. We treat privacy as part of that public trust.

This policy covers information collected through earthflag and related pages on this website. It does not cover websites, services, or organizations that Earthflag does not operate or control.

We write this policy in plain terms because privacy choices should not require legal training. If you have questions about anything here, you can reach us through the Contact page.

Information We Collect

Most information we receive comes from you directly. A common example is a message sent through a contact form: your name, email address, subject, and the words you choose to include in the message.

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following kinds of information:

We do not ask you to send sensitive personal information through ordinary website forms. Please avoid including government identification numbers, financial account details, medical information, or private family records in a general inquiry.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to operate the site, respond to people, and improve the usefulness of Earthflag materials. The work is practical: answer the message, fix the broken page, understand which resources need clearer wording.

Earthflag may use information for these purposes:

• To respond to questions, requests, or comments you send.
• To provide access to site content and maintain basic website functions.
• To improve pages, navigation, educational materials, and public information about the Earth Flag.
• To protect the website from spam, abuse, unauthorized access, or technical problems.
• To keep records of communications when needed for project administration, historical accuracy, or legal compliance.

For example, if a teacher writes to ask how the Earth Flag has been used in a classroom setting, we may use that message to reply and to recognize where future educational pages need more detail. We would not need to publish the teacher’s personal contact details to learn from the question.

We aim to keep use tied to the reason the information came to us. That principle matters on a historical and educational site, where public memory and private correspondence can sit close together.

Third-Party Sharing

Earthflag does not share personal information simply because it may be convenient. When outside support is needed, we limit sharing to the task at hand.

We may share information with service providers that help operate the website, deliver messages, maintain security, host content, or support administrative work. These providers should use the information only to perform their services for Earthflag.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or a legitimate request from public authorities. If a security issue affects the site, we may share relevant information to investigate, prevent harm, or protect users and the project.

Links to other places

Earthflag pages may point readers toward other organizations, archives, public references, or educational resources. Once you leave this website, the privacy practices of that other site apply. Read their policy before sending personal information there.

Your Rights

You may contact us about the personal information you have provided to Earthflag. The exact rights available to you can depend on where you live and the nature of the information, but we will make a reasonable effort to respond clearly.

You may ask us to:

• Confirm whether we hold personal information connected to you.
• Provide access to information you have sent to us, where appropriate.
• Correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Delete information when we no longer need it and no legal or administrative reason requires retention.
• Stop sending direct communications, if you previously asked to receive them.

We may need enough information to verify the request before taking action. For instance, if you ask us to delete a prior message, we may ask which email address you used or when you contacted us. We use that verification step to avoid changing or releasing information to the wrong person.

To make a privacy request, use the Contact page and describe what you need. Please do not include sensitive documents unless we ask for them.

Policy Updates

Earthflag may update this Privacy Policy as the website changes, as laws develop, or as project practices become more defined. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of the page.

Small edits may clarify language without changing the substance of the policy. Larger changes may explain new site features, new types of information collected, or new ways information is used.

Privacy policies work best when readers can return to them. If you use Earthflag over time, please review this page occasionally so you understand the current terms.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us through the Contact page.