Last updated: October 6, 2026
EarthSentra respects the privacy of its users and aims to collect only the personal data needed to operate the website, respond to inquiries, provide requested features and improve its services.
1. Website Operator
EarthSentra operates this website dedicated to information, maps, data and content related to earthquakes and other natural hazards. For privacy or data-protection questions, users may use the methods available on our Contact page.
2. Data We May Collect
Most EarthSentra content can be accessed without creating an account. Depending on the feature used, we may process the following categories of information:
- information voluntarily submitted through forms, such as name, email address, subject and message content;
- information required for alerts or notifications requested by the user, such as email address, hazard type, geographic area and preferences;
- technical and browsing data, such as IP address, access date and time, browser, device, operating system and requested pages;
- usage and statistical data obtained through analytics tools where applicable and, when required, after consent.
3. Forms and Communications
When a user submits a contact form, EarthSentra processes the information provided to respond to the inquiry, manage the request and maintain the security of the service. We do not ask for personal information that is unnecessary for these purposes.
Messages and related information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to handle the inquiry, manage incidents, prevent abuse and comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Alerts and Notifications
EarthSentra may offer alerts relating to earthquakes or other natural hazards. To provide this service, we may process an email address, selected area, hazard type and notification preferences.
This information is used only to provide and manage the alerts requested by the user. Users may cancel such communications or request deletion of their information where applicable.
5. Analytics and Measurement
EarthSentra uses Google Analytics, configured through Google Site Kit, to obtain statistics about use of the website, including pages visited, sessions, devices and other performance and browsing metrics.
Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential analytics cookies or similar technologies, these are managed through the website’s consent system and should not be activated before the user’s relevant choice has been obtained.
6. Purposes of Processing
- provide features requested by users;
- respond to inquiries and communications;
- create and manage alerts and notifications;
- maintain website security, availability and operation;
- prevent abuse, fraud and malicious activity;
- diagnose errors and improve performance;
- analyze website use statistically;
- respond to privacy-related requests;
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
7. Legal Basis
Depending on the feature and applicable law, EarthSentra may process data because the user requests a feature or service, because the user has provided consent, because there is a legitimate interest in maintaining the security and operation of the website, or because an applicable legal obligation exists.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected and, where appropriate, for additional periods required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent abuse or protect the security of the service.
Information associated with alerts may be retained while the alert remains active. Requests submitted through forms may be retained for the time needed to manage and follow up on them.
9. Providers and External Services
EarthSentra uses technology providers to host, protect, measure, optimize and operate the website. Services currently used include hosting infrastructure provided by Hostinger, Google services such as Google Analytics and Site Kit, and SureCookie for cookie and consent management.
These providers may process certain technical or personal information to the extent necessary to provide their services and in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies.
10. Cookies and Consent
EarthSentra uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation of the website and may use analytics or other non-essential categories where applicable. Preferences are managed through the consent system available on the website.
Users can review current information about detected cookies, their purposes and duration in our Cookie Policy.
11. Security
EarthSentra applies reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction. No Internet-connected system can guarantee absolute security.
12. User Rights
Depending on applicable law, users may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction or objection to the processing of personal data, withdraw previously provided consent, and exercise other rights recognized by applicable law.
Privacy-related requests may be submitted through our Contact page. We may need to reasonably verify the identity of the requester before handling certain requests.
13. Children’s Privacy
EarthSentra is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s personal information has been collected in circumstances requiring authorization under applicable law, appropriate measures will be taken.
14. International Transfers
Some technology providers may operate infrastructure in different countries. As a result, certain technical or personal information may be processed outside the country from which a user accesses EarthSentra. Where applicable, measures required by relevant law will be used.
15. External Links
EarthSentra may link to third-party websites and information sources. We do not control their privacy practices, and the destination site’s policies apply after a user leaves EarthSentra.
16. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when website features, service providers or applicable legal requirements change. The date shown at the beginning identifies the latest update.