Privacy Policy

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ("we", "us", "our") operates entrepreneurial-ecosystems.com. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

• Information you give us. Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, apply to a program, or contact us. Donation details are handled by our payment processor, we never store card numbers.
• Information collected automatically. Standard log data such as IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and time on page.
• Local storage. Some tools on this site (checklists, saved filters, quiz results) store your selections in your browser only. We cannot read them.

How we use information

• To send the newsletter and program updates you asked for.
• To respond to your questions and process donations.
• To understand which research and guides are useful so we can improve them.
• To keep the site secure and prevent abuse.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site function and analytics only. We do not sell advertising space and we do not display third-party ads on this site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can change your choice on this site at any time using the cookie banner.

• Essential. Required for the site to work, such as remembering your cookie choice or keeping you signed in.
• Analytics. Google Analytics helps us measure traffic in aggregate, and loads only after you accept cookies.

Service providers we rely on

We use trusted third parties to run the site and our programs, including hosting and database services, email delivery, form tools, our donation processor, and Google Analytics. Each processes data only as needed to provide their service.

Your rights and choices

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email. You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you, or to stop using it, by emailing contact@entrepreneurial-ecosystems.com. If you are in the EEA or UK, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data retention and security

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

International transfers

We work across countries, so information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes to this policy

We will post any changes on this page and update the date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email contact@entrepreneurial-ecosystems.com or use our contact page.