Privacy Policy

Who we are

EnviroCitizen.org (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an educational sustainability blog that publishes articles, guides, and resources about environmentally responsible living. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit envirocitizen.org (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1. Information you provide directly

  • Name and email address (for example, if you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment).

  • Any content you send us (questions, feedback, collaboration requests).

2.2. Automatically collected information
When you visit the Site, we (or service providers acting on our behalf) may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring URL (how you arrived at the Site)

  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page

  • General location information (country/region, not exact address)

This data is typically collected via cookies, analytics scripts, or log files.

2.3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior on the Site

  • Improve performance and content relevance

You can control or block cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Site

  • Create and publish content that is relevant to our readers

  • Respond to messages and inquiries you send us

  • Send optional email updates or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

  • Monitor traffic, detect errors, and prevent abuse or malicious activity

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal basis for processing (EEA/UK users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (for example, newsletter sign-up)

  • Our legitimate interests (for example, improving the Site, preventing fraud)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

Third-party services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate certain features of the Site. These may include:

  • Analytics tools (to understand traffic patterns and performance)

  • Email delivery services (to send newsletters if you subscribe)

  • Hosting providers and security services

These third parties may process personal data on our behalf. We require them to handle data securely and lawfully, but they operate under their own privacy policies.

If we include outbound links to other websites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We recommend reviewing their policies separately before interacting with them.

Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Examples:

  • Contact form messages: kept for as long as needed to respond and maintain records.

  • Analytics data: kept in aggregate or anonymized form where possible.

Protection of your data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in this age group. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at the email listed below so we can remove it.

Your rights (depending on where you live)

Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, where legally allowed.

  • Right to withdraw consent: If we process your data based on consent (for example, newsletter), you may withdraw that consent at any time.

  • Right to object / restrict processing: In some cases, you can object to how we use your data or ask us to limit its use.

  • Right to data portability: In certain cases, you can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

If you are located in the EEA/UK and believe we have not handled your data lawfully, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International data transfers

Our Site may be accessed worldwide. Your information may be processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own jurisdiction. Where required, we apply reasonable safeguards to protect your information in such cases.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the functionality of the Site. The “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page will indicate the most recent version.

Your continued use of the Site after an updated version is posted means you accept those changes.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: support@envirocitizen.org
Website: envirocitizen.org

Last updated: October 27, 2025