This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when submitting the Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the Dandelion Fellowship Program (the “Program”). Earth Law Center (ELC) and its affiliates will process personal information and other data in compliance with the applicable laws. We take your privacy seriously and will handle all personal data with due care. By submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this policy and understand that you are not submitting an application to the Program itself.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from submitters through the Program’s Google Form:
Personal Information: We may collect information provided by you during the application process, such as your name, email address, geographic location, identity classification, national origin, heritage, and contact details.
Usage Information: We will collect certain information about your submission of the application, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and page views. We may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
2. Use of Information
We may use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
a. Provide and Improve Services: To facilitate and process transactions, communicate with users, and deliver the requested services associated with the Program. We may also use the information to improve our Program, develop new features, and enhance the user experience.
b. Communication: Respond to your inquiry and provide the application materials for the Program and communicate with you regarding our Program, including updates, announcements, and relevant information.
c. Personalization: To develop and personalize the Program’s contents and deliverables, including utilizing relevant identification information and recommendations based on your input.
d. Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access, maintain the security of our Services, and prevent fraudulent activities.
e. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes and respond to lawful requests or inquiries from government authorities or public bodies.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us with the operation, maintenance, and improvement of our Services. These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal processes, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
4. Security Practices
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Your Choices
You have the right to not provide certain personal information, although this may limit your access to certain features or the Program.
6. Third Party Links and Services
The ELC website and Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated Policy on the ELC website or through other appropriate means. Your continued use of the website after the effective date of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: info@earthlaw.org.
We will make reasonable efforts to address your inquiries and resolve any concerns.
By accessing the Dandelion Fellowship Program through the ELC website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. We will abide by Earth Law Center’s Privacy Policy when collecting and handling any and all personal information.