Effective date: July 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how OurPlanet.Rocks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained through ourplanet.rocks (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you submit information to us through the Site, you consent to our use of that information as described below, including contacting you in connection with your submission. Website privacy policies commonly disclose the data collected, why it is collected, and how submitted information may be used for follow-up communications.[termsfeed]
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, message content, and any other information you submit through forms, registrations, signups, or direct communications.
We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, timestamps, and similar analytics data.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- To respond to inquiries and requests.
- To contact and follow up with you regarding information you submit, including contact forms, hackathon signups, event registrations, and similar submissions.
- To provide notices or updates related to your submission.
- To detect, prevent, and address spam, abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
- To analyze traffic, usage, and performance.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Security and Anti-Abuse
We use Cloudflare to help secure the Site, reduce spam, and protect forms and other site functions from abuse and attack. Cloudflare may process technical data such as IP addresses and request information as part of these services. Cloudflare’s privacy policy is available here: Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
By using the Site, you understand and agree that Cloudflare may process information necessary to provide security, performance, and anti-abuse protections. Cloudflare’s form-protection and abuse-prevention tools are designed to block common attack patterns and malicious submissions (See: developers.cloudflare)
Analytics and Statistics
We use Jetpack and WP Statistics to collect and analyze usage statistics and site activity. Jetpack states that it provides site visits and insights, and its privacy materials describe certain data that may be processed in connection with those services. Jetpack’s privacy information is available here: Jetpack Privacy Center and Automattic Privacy Notice.
WP Statistics is used for on-site analytics and traffic reporting. WP Statistics states that its tools may collect page views, referrers, user-agent data, and similar usage information, and may be configured to anonymize or hash IP addresses. WP Statistics’ privacy policies are available here: WP Statistics Privacy Statement (EU) / WP Statistics Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third party.
If you access a third-party website through a link on the Site, your use of that website is subject to that third party’s own terms and privacy policy. You should review and agree to those policies before submitting any personal information to them.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with service providers that assist us in operating the Site, including hosting, security, analytics, communications, and technical support providers. Such service providers may use personal information only as necessary to perform services for us or as otherwise required by law.
We may also disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, enforce our rights, protect users, investigate fraud or security issues, or respond to lawful requests.
Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for essential functionality, security, analytics, and performance. You may control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise those rights, contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us using the form below: