# User Privacy Statement

## User Privacy Statement

Last Updated: Apr 13, 2025

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This statement explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

### **1. Information We Collect**

When you use our website or services, we may collect the following personal information:

- Full name
- Email address
- Location (country or city, depending on what you provide)

We may also collect non-identifiable technical data such as:

- Browser type and device
- IP address (anonymized)
- Referring URLs

### **2. Purpose of Data Collection**

We collect this data to:

- Respond to user inquiries or support requests
- Provide updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
- Analyze usage trends and improve website performance
- Monitor geographic reach and engagement of our project

### **3. How We Store and Protect Data**

Personal data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized team members. We use industry-standard encryption, secure storage, and limited access practices.

We do **not** sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

### **4. Sharing with Third Parties**

We may share data with third-party services strictly for the following reasons:

- **Framer** (website hosting)
- **Email provider** (for communications)
- **Analytics providers** (aggregated, non-personal usage statistics)
- **Ecosystem partners** (for services)

These providers are obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

### **5. Your Rights**

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent to data use (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert email address]

### **6. Cookies**

We may use cookies for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

### **7. Contact Us**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your data, please contact:

[privacy@openecosystems.com](mailto:privacy@openecosystems.com)  
[GitHub Repository](https://github.com/openecosystems/ecosystem)