Privacy Policy

At OLA Verde, a non-profit organization based in Ecuador, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, collaborators, partners, suppliers, and all individuals who interact with our organization. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LOPDP) and other applicable regulations.

1. Definition

For the purposes of this Policy, personal data refers to any information that identifies or makes a natural person identifiable.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by OLA Verde through its digital platforms, activities, projects, and commercial, labor, and collaborative relationships.

3. Personal Data We Collect

OLA Verde collects only the personal data strictly necessary to fulfill its institutional and legal purposes. The data we may collect includes:

  • Identifying information: name, surname, identification document, email address, and phone number.

  • Contact details: postal address, social media.

  • Professional or employment data: experience, education, roles in projects.

  • Academic information (in the case of collaborators or volunteers).

  • Other relevant information for project management, communication, and compliance with legal obligations.

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, biometric data) unless strictly necessary and with your explicit consent.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

  • To manage relationships with users, partners, suppliers, collaborators, and volunteers.

  • To facilitate participation in environmental projects and activities.

  • For institutional communication and the delivery of relevant information about projects, events, and campaigns.

  • To comply with legal, contractual, and tax obligations.

  • To improve our services and user experience.

  • For recruitment and selection processes for staff or volunteers.

  • To evaluate and manage agreements, contracts, and collaborations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is carried out based on the following legal grounds:

  • Prior, free, specific, and informed consent from the data subject.

  • Compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

  • OLA Verde’s legitimate interests in the development of its activities.

  • Information obtained from public sources, where applicable.

6. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by applicable law. After that, data may be anonymized for internal statistical analysis.

7. Storage and Security

Personal data is stored in databases with technical, organizational, and administrative measures in place to protect its confidentiality, integrity, and availability in accordance with applicable regulations.

8. Data Subject Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access, rectify, update, and delete your data.

  • Right to object to or request the suspension of data processing.

  • Right to data portability.

  • Right to withdraw the consent previously given.

To exercise your rights, you may send a written request to: privacidad@olaverde.org, including your contact details and a description of your request.

9. Data Sharing and Transfers

OLA Verde will not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, unless required by law or necessary to fulfill contractual obligations. In such cases, we will ensure the protection and confidentiality of your information.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Any changes to this Policy will be communicated through our website www.olaverde.org and official channels, always safeguarding your rights.

Last updated: July 21, 2025

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