Effective Date: July 31st, 2025

Privacy Policy

ECOLISE (European network for community-led initiatives on sustainability and climate change) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

ECOLISE is a European network of community-led initiatives focused on sustainability and climate action.

  • Organisation Name: ECOLISE
  • Website: https://www.ecolise.eu
  • Email: info@ecolise.eu
  • Data Controller: ECOLISE Secretariat

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information (name, email address, organization) when you:
    • Subscribe to our newsletter
    • Register for events or webinars
    • Contact us through forms
  • Usage Data (IP address, browser type, referring pages, access times) via cookies and analytics tools
  • Cookies: For functionality, performance, and analytics (see Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

  • Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Responding to your inquiries or requests
  • Managing event participation
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., for newsletters)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., event registration)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., data retention laws)

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers (email platforms, event tools, analytics tools)
  • Partners (for joint initiatives, if relevant and with notice)
  • Authorities (if legally required)

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and act only on our instructions.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@ecolise.eu

8. Security

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

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. For more details, see our Cookie Policy bellow.

You can manage your preferences or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. ECOLISE is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your data:

Email: info@ecolise.eu

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how ECOLISE uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://www.ecolise.eu. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences, and gather information about user interactions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling out forms or logging in.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

  • Example tools: Google Analytics (IP anonymized)

c) Functionality Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced features.

d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our pages (e.g., YouTube videos, embedded forms, social media plugins).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve site performance and usability
  • Remember user preferences

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

4. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can also manage your cookie settings through your browser:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your user experience.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time in response to legal or technical changes. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: info@ecolise.eu