Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
At ECU we take our responsibility to protect your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy describes what information we collect when you use our website, why we collect it and how we use it to improve your user experience.
Last modified: 6 July 2021
This privacy policy applies to the services of the ECU Foundation (hereinafter: ECU). This document is also intended to make you aware that ECU is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and resources. By using our website, you agree with our privacy policy. ECU respects the privacy of all users of its site and ensures that the personal information you provide is handled carefully and confidentially.
Use of our services
When you register for one of our services, we may ask you to provide personal details, such as your name and email address. This information is used to perform the service.
The data is stored on ECU’s secure servers or those of a third party with whom we have a processing agreement. We will not combine this data with other personal data we have.
Communication
When you send an e-mail or other messages to us, we may keep those messages. Sometimes we will ask you for your personal data relevant to the situation at hand. This makes it possible for us to process your questions and answer your requests. The data is stored on ECU’s secure servers or those of a third party with whom we have a processing agreement. We will not combine this data with other personal data we have.
Cookies
This website uses “cookies” (text files placed on your computer) to help us analyse the use of the website. The information on your use of the website stored in these cookies may be transferred to secure servers operated by ECU or a third party with whom we have a processing agreement.
We use Google Analytics to track how our website is used and how effective our Google advertising campaigns are (privacy policy). Your IP address is anonymised in this process.
So-called “tracking cookies”, which can be used to combine data about your visits to different websites, are deactivated by default on our website. During your first visit, you will be actively asked whether you want to accept or reject such cookies. If you refuse, it is possible that certain content on the website, such as videos from YouTube and maps from Google Maps, cannot be displayed.
You can view and change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie settings” link at the bottom of each page of our website.
Purposes
We do not collect or use information for purposes other than those described in this privacy policy unless we have obtained your prior consent.
Third parties
Your information will not be shared with third parties other than those described in this privacy policy with whom we have a processing agreement. In some cases, information may be shared internally. Our employees are required to respect the confidentiality of your information. We will never sell your information to others in order to make a profit.
Choices for personal data
We offer all visitors the possibility to view, change, or remove all personal information that was provided to us. Please contact us if you have a need for this.
Newsletter
For sending our monthly newsletter and managing the subscriber base, we use MailChimp (privacy policy). We have a processing agreement with this company, which is based in the USA. Your data will only be used to send the newsletter and will not be shared with other parties. At the bottom of every newsletter you have the opportunity to change your information and to unsubscribe from the newsletter.
Changes
This privacy statement is tailored to the use of and the possibilities on this site. Possible adjustments and/or changes to this site can lead to changes in this privacy statement. It is therefore advisable to consult this privacy statement regularly.
Questions and feedback
We regularly check whether we comply with this privacy policy. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.
ECU Foundation
Bouwstraat 55
030 – 272 3455
ecu@zimihc.nl
