Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Ola Impact is an environmental and social impact organization dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions and climate awareness.
Our website address is: www.olaimpact.com
For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at hello@olaimpact.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal information: such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, or job title — when you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns when visiting our site.
- Cookies and analytics: used to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.
- Event participation data: if you register for an Ola Impact event, webinar, or campaign.
We only collect the information necessary for the purposes described below and only with your consent or other lawful basis under GDPR.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Send updates, newsletters, or event invitations (if you’ve opted in).
- Improve our website, content, and user experience.
- Fulfill our organizational and legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data (e.g., subscribing to updates).
- Contractual necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a request or agreement (e.g., event registration).
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services or communicate relevant updates that support our mission.
- Legal obligation: When we must comply with applicable laws or regulations.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access – Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction – Limit how we process your data.
- Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@olaimpact.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to analyze website performance and improve content relevance. You can accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Some cookies are essential for basic functionality; others help us measure engagement.
8. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to external websites or embedded content (such as videos or donation forms). These third-party sites operate independently of Ola Impact and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred outside the EEA for processing. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 hello@olaimpact.com