The Anxious Generation Privacy Notice

Last updated: April 3, 2025

The Anxious Generation is committed to respecting your privacy. Below are details regarding the collection and use of personal information and your rights.

Personal Information and Non-Personal Information

Like many other websites, portions of our websites and digital properties may use cookies. Cookies are small text files that may be transferred to your computer or mobile device through your web browser. These cookies help us remember your preferences and track usage statistics on websites and digital platforms.

Cookies contain text strings that store information about the browser, usage patterns, and preferences. Some cookies may store personally identifiable data, such as:

  • Your IP address.
  • Your actions on websites (i.e., pages visited, time spent, search queries).
  • Unique device identifiers.

We collect additional personal information that you voluntarily provide (i.e., by submitting a form).

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Zip code
  • Role or affiliation (e.g., parent, educator, organization)
  • Reason for reaching out or your interest in helping

The personal information that you voluntarily provide is used to

  • Keep you informed about the movement and related updates
  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Coordinate collective action efforts

Your personal data may be processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • legitimate interest

Sharing and Transfers

Your data may be shared internally with The Anxious Generation personnel and, in limited cases, with trusted third-party service providers supporting this activity. Data will not be transferred internationally unless necessary and in accordance with applicable data protection laws

Security

We have implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative procedures to safeguard and secure all information we collect online against loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. Please note that while we work hard to protect the security of your information, we cannot provide an absolute guarantee as to the security of any information you transmit through our websites or digital properties, and that you do so at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.

You also have the right to request that your personal information be removed from our mailing list and database.

We honor these rights in the following ways:

  • Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom — you can use this to automatically remove yourself from future emails.
  • You’re also welcome to reach out directly at info@anxiousgeneration.com if you’d prefer we remove your information manually. Just let us know, and we’ll take care of it.

We do not share or sell your personal information, and we only use it to communicate with you as part of the movement.

We’re happy to answer any questions or talk through any concerns — just email us at info@anxiousgeneration.com.

Join the movement

After signing up, you will occasionally receive emails from us. We will never share or sell your information. We will use this list to keep members of the movement informed and, when relevant, to call for action.