Shearwater Collective is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to it.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly. When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us by email, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message. We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties.
Information collected automatically. When you visit this site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our content. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. We collect this information using Google Analytics 4.
Cookies
This site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Google Analytics places cookies in your browser to help us understand how visitors use the site. These cookies collect information in aggregate form and do not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
We also use sessionStorage to remember your scroll position within a single browser session. This data is not transmitted to any server and is cleared when you close your browser tab.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send the Shearwater Collective newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
- Respond to inquiries sent to our contact email
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
- Monitor site performance and diagnose technical problems
Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only link to products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Email communications
If you subscribe to the Shearwater Collective newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can also unsubscribe at any time by emailing hello@shearwatercollective.com.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data as described in their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics 4: website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Open-Meteo: weather data displayed in the weather widget. No personal data is transmitted; only latitude and longitude coordinates for the selected island are sent. Open-Meteo Terms
- Netlify: website hosting and form handling. Netlify Privacy Policy
Data retention
We retain email subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google's default settings. If you request deletion of your data, contact us at hello@shearwatercollective.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at hello@shearwatercollective.com.