Privacy Policy for Earlybirds Club
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Early Birds Club (“Earlybirds Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) operates the website early-birds.club (the “Site“). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you sign up for our newsletter or otherwise use the Site.
By using the Site or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, if included in a signup form)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- Usage data — pages visited, time on page, referring/exit pages, click activity
- Device and technical data — IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies — see Section 4 below
1.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from our email marketing and analytics providers (e.g., open rates, click rates on newsletter emails).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you the newsletter and related communications you signed up for
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Improve, maintain, and secure the Site
- Communicate with you about updates, offers, or changes to our services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following categories of third-party tools to operate the Site and newsletter:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Email marketing platform | Sending and managing newsletter emails, tracking opens/clicks | e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit |
| Web analytics | Understanding Site traffic and usage patterns | e.g., Google Analytics |
These providers process your information on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it. Some providers may set their own cookies or tracking technologies subject to their own privacy policies:
- https://policies.google.com/privacy/
- https://mailchimp.com/legal/
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze Site traffic and usage (analytics cookies)
- Track newsletter email opens and link clicks
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Where required by law (e.g., in the EU/UK), we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent — when you sign up for our newsletter
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and improving the Site, where not overridden by your rights
- Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law
You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address and related data for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter, or as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you unsubscribe, we will remove or anonymize your data within a reasonable period, except where retention is necessary for legal or compliance purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
Earlybirds Club and our service providers may process and store your information in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. Where required (e.g., for EEA/UK residents), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect data transferred internationally.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:
General Rights (All Users)
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
EU/UK Users (GDPR)
In addition to the above, you have the right to:
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
US Users (CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
- Delete personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share your data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Other Jurisdictions
We aim to honor equivalent privacy rights (e.g., under Canada’s PIPEDA, Brazil’s LGPD, Australia’s Privacy Act) for users in other regions to the extent required by applicable law.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@early-birds.club. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site and newsletter are not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@early-birds.club so we can delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or a notice on the Site.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Earlybirds Club Email: info@early-birds.club Website: https://early-birds.club
