Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Effective Date: March 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pneumostome, a blog published by Moon & Hermit Creative LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pneumostome.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter via Kit
Contact us through forms or email
Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include:

Name
Email address
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website addresses
Device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Site
To send newsletters and marketing communications (via Kit)
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
To improve our content and user experience
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
To detect and prevent fraud or security issues

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you. We have entered into Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with these vendors where required:

Google Analytics

Collects anonymous usage data to understand site traffic.
Uses cookies to track visitor interactions.
Data is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can opt-out via browser settings or Google’s opt-out tool.

Google Search Console

Used for site monitoring and search performance optimization.
Does not collect personal data from individual visitors.

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

Used for email marketing and subscriber management.
Processes email addresses and engagement data.
Complies with applicable data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences
Understand how you use the Site
Improve functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. For EU/UK visitors, we use a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist in Site operations (bound by confidentiality and DPAs)
When required by law or to protect our rights
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than yours, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers:

Standard Contractual Clauses for EEA/UK data transfers.
Data Processing Agreements with third-party vendors (Kit, Google).
Compliance with applicable cross-border transfer requirements.

If you are in the EEA/UK and have concerns about data transfers, you may contact your local supervisory authority.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Ohio Residents: If our activities are subject to the Ohio Consumer Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Delete your personal data
Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Opt-out of targeted advertising, profiling, or the sale of your data

We will respond to valid requests within 45 days.

European Economic Area (EEA) / UK (GDPR):

Right to access, rectify, or erase your data
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

California (CCPA/CPRA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Right to correct inaccurate information

Other Jurisdictions: Similar rights may apply under local data protection laws in your region.

To exercise these rights, contact us at moon_and_hermit@proton.me. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers remain until they unsubscribe.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

11. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will indicate a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please submit them through our Contact page.

For EU/UK residents: You may also contact your local data protection authority if you have unresolved concerns.