Privacy Policy

Who we are

ToxicoWatch Is an independent Public Benefit Organisation, (PBO)/Dutch: Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, (ANBI), with the aim of raising awareness of toxic pollutants, such as dioxins, PAHs, PFAS and heavy metals in the environment, which pose a threat to public health and the biodiversity of our natural world.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

• Cookies:

  • Functional cookies to ensure the website works properly.

  • Analytics cookies (if enabled) to understand visitor behavior.

• Analytics & Usage Data: We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to analyze traffic and improve performance.

• Contact Forms : When you subscribe or contact us, we collect the personal details you provide (such as name, email address, and message).

• Donations: When you make a donation, we collect only the information necessary to process the payment.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Respond to inquiries and communication.

• Provide updates or event information.

• Process donations and issue receipts.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the source website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction. Please refer to those third-party sites for their privacy practices.

Data Sharing

• Donations are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

• Analytics data may be processed by external services under strict confidentiality agreements.

• We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

• Donation records are kept as required by tax and financial regulations.

• If you contact us, we may keep your messages for administrative and reference purposes.

 

Your Rights

Depending on your location (including GDPR/EU and other applicable privacy laws), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections or deletion of your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for communication (such as newsletters).

• File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are being violated.

 

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: info@toxicowatch.org