Privacy policy

Last modified: Jan 11, 2026

Welcome to echosystems.org (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website echosystems.org (the “Site”). This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via a form
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Make a donation
  • Otherwise interact with the Site

Examples of personal information include your name, email address, contact details, and payment information (if you make a donation).

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the Site. This includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages you view
  • Date/time stamps
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

This type of information helps us improve the Site and provide better user experiences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site
  • Communicating with you (e.g., newsletters, updates)
  • Processing donations
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Providing support

3. Third-Party Services Used on This Site

We use a number of third-party services to deliver features, analyze usage, secure our Site, and support users. These services may collect and process personal information (like cookies, IP addresses, or identifiers). Your use of the Site implies consent to the following third-party services:

3.1 Analytics & Tracking

  • Metricool — marketing analytics and tracking user behaviour.
  • Google Analytics & Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — website usage tracking and reporting.
  • Google Tag Manager / Global Site Tag — loads and manages tracking tags.

These tools help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. They may set cookies and collect device information. 

3.2 Email & Marketing

  • MailChimp — email list and newsletter delivery service. We use this to send updates/newsletters when you subscribe. 

3.3 Security & Performance

  • Cloudflare (including Cloudflare Bot Manager) — a content delivery network and security service that helps protect our Site and deliver content faster. It may process your IP address and technical data to block harmful traffic.

3.4 Payments & Donations

  • Donately — donation payment processor used to collect and process donations on our Site.

3.5 Content & Site Tools

The Site is built using:

  • WordPress
  • Elementor / Elementor Pro
  • ElementsKit for Elementor
  • Event Tickets for WordPress
  • The Events Calendar
  • Yoast SEO Plugins
  • Font Awesome

Some of these tools (e.g., forms or event tools) may process personal information you provide (such as form submissions). These are described in relevant sections of this Privacy Policy.

3.6 Privacy Signals

  • US Privacy User Signal Mechanism (USP API) — reads privacy preference signals to respect user privacy preferences.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect site functionality.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., analytics, email service, donation processor)
  • Legal authorities if required by law
  • Third parties in connection with a corporate transaction (e.g., merger)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure servers. However, no online platform is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • Accessing your personal information
  • Correcting inaccurate information
  • Deleting your information
  • Withdrawing consent

To exercise your rights, contact us using the contact details below.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers located outside your country of residence. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use the Site.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

Email: admin@echosystems.org