Privacy Policy

Introduction

Iora Ecological Trust ("IET", "the Trust", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us.

This Policy outlines how information may be collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when individuals access, browse, or otherwise interact with this website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Notice.


Information We May Collect

Information may be collected when users voluntarily communicate with us through contact forms, email correspondence, event registrations, partnership inquiries, or other interactions.

Such information may include:

  • Full Name
  • Organization or Institution Name
  • Email Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Professional Designation
  • Information voluntarily submitted through communications

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless such information is voluntarily provided.


Purpose of Processing Information

Information collected through this website may be used for legitimate organizational purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and correspondence
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaboration
  • Providing information regarding programs, projects, publications, events, and initiatives
  • Improving website functionality, accessibility, and user experience
  • Ensuring security, integrity, and performance of digital systems
  • Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and governance requirements

Data Protection and Security

Iora Ecological Trust maintains appropriate administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

While reasonable measures are implemented to protect information, no electronic transmission or storage mechanism can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.


Disclosure of Information

Iora Ecological Trust does not sell, rent, trade, or commercially exploit personal information.

Information may be disclosed only under the following circumstances:

  • Where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, security, or legitimate interests of the Trust
  • To comply with lawful requests from public authorities or regulatory bodies
  • Where disclosure has been expressly authorized by the individual concerned

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain references or links to third-party websites, platforms, publications, or resources.

Such external websites operate independently and maintain their own privacy practices. Iora Ecological Trust does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.


Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on this website, including but not limited to text, reports, research outputs, graphics, photographs, logos, visual assets, publications, and other materials, is the property of Iora Ecological Trust.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, republication, or commercial use of website content without prior written authorization is prohibited.


Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may utilize cookies and similar technologies necessary for the operation, functionality, security, and performance of the website.

Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device that assist in improving website functionality and user experience.

The Trust currently utilizes only those cookies reasonably necessary for the functioning and security of the website.

The Trust does not currently deploy advertising cookies, behavioral profiling technologies, or third-party marketing trackers for commercial advertising purposes.


Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the website and enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and system administration.

Functional Cookies

These cookies assist in remembering user preferences and improving overall usability.

Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.


Management of Cookies

Users may configure browser settings to manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time.

  • Review stored cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Restrict future cookie placement
  • Receive notifications regarding cookie activity

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.


Data Retention

Information submitted through the website will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, satisfy legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain records, or enforce organizational policies.


Changes to this Notice

Iora Ecological Trust reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Notice and Cookie Statement at any time.

Any revisions will become effective upon publication on this website.


By continuing to access or use this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms set forth in this Privacy Notice and Cookie Statement.