Privacy Policy

At Echo Change, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information provided to us. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.

  1. Collection of Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details, when voluntarily submitted by our users through our website, events, or communication channels. We ensure that this information is collected lawfully, with consent, and only for the purposes specified.
  2. Use of Personal Information: The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:
  • To provide and improve our services, programs, and initiatives.
  • To communicate with users, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant information.
  • To personalize user experiences and tailor content based on interests and preferences.
  • To administer events, programs, and membership activities.
  • To fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.
  1. Protection of Personal Information: We take appropriate measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal information entrusted to us. We implement technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration of personal information.
  2. Sharing of Personal Information: We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share personal information with trusted service providers or partners who assist us in delivering our services, provided they agree to keep such information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified.
  3. Retention of Personal Information: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely dispose off or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed.
  4. User Rights and Choices: Users have the right to access, update, correct, or delete their personal information held by Echo Change. They may also choose to unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication.
  5. Third-Party Links: Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not have control over the privacy practices of these external sites, and therefore, we encourage users to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
  6. Payment System & Accounts: We value the privacy and security of your payment information and user accounts. This section provides an overview of how we handle and protect this sensitive data:
  • Collection of Payment Information: When you make a payment or submit an application fee through our system, we collect certain financial details. This data is securely collected to process your transaction effectively.
  • Use and Security of Payment Information: We use your payment information solely for the purpose of processing your payments securely. We have implemented industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
  • Protection of User Accounts: We take steps to protect the confidentiality and security of user accounts. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and promptly notifying us of any unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
  • Sharing of Information: We do not sell, trade, or rent your payment information or user account details to third parties.
  • If you make a payment for products or services on our website, your payment details will be securely transmitted to our third-party service providers through a secured connection.
  1. Automatically-Collected Data: We and our service providers may use various technologies to collect data automatically about your use of our website. This data is collected for operational purposes, including site administration and improvement. We also use this information to personalize user experiences. The technologies we use may include:
  • Log Files: These may collect information such as Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, geographic location, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data.
  • Cookies: Both persistent and session cookies may be used.
  • Flash Cookies (Local Stored Objects): These are not managed by standard browser settings like traditional cookies.
  • Web Beacons: Embedded in our website or included in HTML-based emails and newsletters, these help measure the effectiveness of electronic communications. Users who prefer newsletters without such technologies can request text-only newsletters.

Your browser may offer tools to reject or delete cookies. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of our website may have limited functionality. Even if cookies are rejected, we may still collect data automatically through other technologies.

  1. Children Under the Age of 13

The Echo Change website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 may have provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@echochange.org to request the deletion of that information. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy and will take prompt action to remove any such data from our records.

  1. Updates to the Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
  2. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@echochange.org.