We respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we handle, why, and the choices you have. It applies to everyone who visits QuietCompound.
1. Who we are
QuietCompound is an independent educational website operated by a small editorial team. You can reach us through the support link on our Contact & Support page. This policy was last updated in 2026.
2. What we collect
We try to collect as little as possible.
- Information you send us. We do not run a public email inbox, so we minimise what we receive. If you reach out through the support link, we only see what you choose to share, and we use it only to read your note.
- Usage data. Like most websites, we use privacy-friendly analytics to see which pages are useful (for example, page views and approximate region). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- Cookies. We may use a small number of cookies for basic site function and, if advertising is enabled, for ad delivery and measurement by our ad partners.
3. Advertising and third parties
To keep the site free, we may display advertising from third-party networks (for example, Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can control personalised advertising through your ad network settings and through the controls described in section 5.
Third-party advertisers set their own cookies and follow their own privacy policies, which we do not control. We only work with networks that meet baseline industry standards.
4. How we use information
- To operate and improve the site (which pages to expand, which to fix).
- To read the notes you send us.
- To measure and deliver advertising, where enabled.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use any contact details for marketing without your consent.
5. Your choices and rights
- Cookie controls. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may work differently without them.
- Ad personalisation. You can opt out of personalised ads through your ad network's settings (for example, Google Ads settings) or via industry opt-out pages.
- Access and deletion (GDPR / CCPA). Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, reach us through the support link on our Contact & Support page.
- Do Not Sell / Share. We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide a clear control.
6. Data retention and security
We keep any notes you send only as long as needed to handle your request. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data, but no website can guarantee perfect security.
7. Children
QuietCompound is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum in your region).
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be noted on this page with a new "last updated" date.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us through the support link on our Contact & Support page.