Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

EcoTechNews.world is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact Information: support@ecotechnews.world

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (if provided).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytics.
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms, comments, or email.
• User-Generated Content: Comments posted on our articles.
• Subscription Data: Email addresses provided for newsletter subscriptions.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services.
• To respond to your inquiries and communications.
• To publish and moderate comments submitted by users.
• To send newsletters and updates to subscribers.
• To analyze website performance and user behavior.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: When you provide your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or posting comments).
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with the law.
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is required for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation and cannot be disabled.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous statistics.
• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party services to provide relevant advertisements.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, email delivery, or other functions.
• Legal authorities, if required by law.
• Partners, only when explicitly agreed upon by you.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@ecotechnews.world.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

12. Complaints

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman in Finland.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@ecotechnews.world