PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: February 16, 2026

EnergyNerd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates EnergyNerd.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected.

1. Information Collected

We collect limited information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

When you:

  • Subscribe to receive essays

  • Submit an inquiry through the contact form

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organization

  • Role

  • Information you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

This information is collected through analytics tools described below.

2. Use of Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Deliver requested communications

  • Improve site performance

  • Understand general traffic patterns

We do not sell personal information.

3. Analytics & Tracking

The Site uses:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Search Console

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

These tools collect aggregated usage data to understand site traffic and performance.

You can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings or applicable ad platform settings.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive essays or updates:

  • Your email address is stored securely.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in communications.

  • No automated marketing sequences are used at this time.

5. Data Storage & Security

Information submitted through the Site is processed and stored through third-party service providers, including Squarespace and related infrastructure providers.

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information; however, no internet transmission is guaranteed to be fully secure.

6. Third-Party Services

The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be reflected by revising the effective date above.

9. Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed through the Contact page.