Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are Earth Charter International (ECI), the organization that powers the Earth Charter global movement with information, networking, and education to turn conscience into action. We are incorporated in the United States as a charitable non-profit organization (with a 501c3) as Earth Charter Associates Ltd. We (“Earth Charter International” “we” “us” “our”) respect your privacy. This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our social network platform. When you, a resident 16 years of age or more of any country, visit and interact with Earth Charter International you trust us with your information. There are many ways this information can help us make our service better. We can make sure you only see opportunities, communications, or to be involved in donation drives in which you’re likely to be interested. We can remember your details so it’s easier for you to connect with us. But we respect your privacy, and we value the trust you’ve placed in us by sharing your information. This privacy policy sets out the way we use your information: what we collect, how we collect it, how we use it, why we use it, who we share it with and the rights to which you may be entitled. Topics:
  • What data do we collect?
  • How do we collect your data?
  • How will we use your data?
  • How do we store your data?
  • Marketing
  • What are your data protection rights?
  • What are cookies?
  • How do we use cookies?
  • What types of cookies do we use?
  • How to manage your cookies
  • Privacy policies of other websites
  • Changes to our privacy policy
  • How to contact us
  • How to contact the appropriate authorities

What data do we collect?

We collect the following data: *Mandatory fields
  • Personal identification information (Name*, email address*, country*, city*, phone number, social media profiles)
  • Professional information (areas of interest, biography*)
  • Earth Charter Education Center courses you participated in*

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide us with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
  • Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
  • Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.
  • Use or view our social network platform via your browser’s cookies.
We may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:
  • [Add any indirect source of data your company has]

How will we use your data?

We collect your data so that we can:
  • Manage your account.
  • Populate our directory so you can search for and connect with other members.
  • Email you with news and special offers on events, courses, and resources we think you might like.

How do we store your data?

We securely stores your data at [enter the location and describe security precautions taken]. We will keep your information for as long as you want to use this directory. Once this time period has expired, we will delete your data upon your request.

Marketing

We would like to send you information about events, courses and resources of ours that we think you might like, as well as those of our affiliates and partners. If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date. You have the right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes.

What are your data protection rights?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: The right to access – You have the right to request from us for copies of your personal data. The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete the information you believe is incomplete. The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: Call us at: +506 2205-9060 Or write to us: [email protected]

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our social network platform, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Our Company uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
  • Keeping you signed in
  • Understanding how you use our website
  • [Add any uses your company has for cookies]

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:
  • Functionality – Our Company uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
  • Advertising – Our Company uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. This means that when you visit another website, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our website.
  • [Add any other types of cookies your company uses]

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy policies of other websites

This social network platform may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our social network platform, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

Our Company keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 9 January 2019.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about Our Company’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email us at: [email protected] Call us: +506 2205-9060 Or write to us at: Earth Charter International c/o University for Peace. P.O.Box 138 6100. San José Costa Rica.

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact your country’s Information Commissioner’s Office.   Adapted from: https://gdpr.eu/privacy-notice/