🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EcoNest ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website, sign up for our services, or interact with us.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UAE Data Protection Law.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Bio, location, interests, and profile picture (optional).
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us.
• Participation: Petitions signed, events attended, and actions taken on our platform.
• Donations: Payment information processed securely through our payment partners.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and interaction patterns.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance your experience.
• Location Data: General location (city/country) based on your IP address.

c) Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you log in via social media, we may receive your public profile information.
• Payment Processors: We receive payment confirmation but do not store full payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To create and manage your account, process donations, and facilitate your participation.
• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, campaign alerts, and respond to your inquiries.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform, content, and user experience.
• Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your interests and location.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given us clear consent to process your data.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: We are required to process data to comply with legal obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, security) and does not override your rights.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like authentication and security.
• Performance Cookies: Analyze site usage and improve performance.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant content and advertisements (you can opt-out).

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect your user experience.

We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking or sell your data to third parties.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery). These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
• Public Petitions: When you sign a petition, your name and location may be publicly displayed (with your consent).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred with appropriate notice.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored securely.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Data Minimization: We collect only what we need and retain it only as long as necessary.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated data.
• Restriction: You can request that we limit processing of your data.
• Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at amojdvm@iran.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion (for legal and tax purposes).
• Donation Records: Retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax regulations.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research and improvement.

10. Children's Privacy

EcoNest is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through a notice on our platform. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: amojdvm@iran.com
• Phone: +971 4 123 4567
• Address: EcoNest, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be reached at the same email address.

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