Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 8, 2026

EcoGreenPulse ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") is a news and information platform covering green energy and sustainable technology, published at ecogreenpulse.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you, wherever in the world you are reading from.

By using EcoGreenPulse, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

  • Account information: username, email address, and password (stored in encrypted/hashed form) when you register.
  • Google Sign-In: if you register or log in using your Google account, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google, in accordance with the permissions you grant during that process. We do not receive your Google password.
  • Comments: any content you post in comments on articles, including your username and the text you submit.
  • Newsletter subscription: your email address, if you opt in to receive our newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email or from your account settings.
  • Correspondence: if you contact us directly (e.g. via news@ecogreenpulse.com), we retain that correspondence to respond to you and for our records.

1.2 Information collected automatically

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring pages, browser type, device type, and approximate location (derived from IP address), collected via Google Analytics (GA4).
  • Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies for essential site functionality (keeping you logged in, remembering preferences such as dark mode) and for analytics. See Section 6 (Cookies) below.
  • Push notification subscriptions: if you opt in to browser push notifications, we store a subscription token tied to your browser, used solely to deliver notifications about new articles you've asked to receive.
  • Advertising data: if advertisements are displayed on the Site, we (and/or our advertising partners) may collect impression and click data, including IP address and general location, to measure ad performance and detect invalid traffic. We do not sell this data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and your account
  • Send you newsletters and notifications you've opted in to
  • Respond to comments, questions, and support requests
  • Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve it
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (e.g. newsletter sign-up, push notifications, non-essential cookies), our legitimate interests (e.g. site security, basic analytics), and performance of a contract (e.g. maintaining your account). You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

4. Your Rights

Regardless of where you are located, we aim to honor the following rights for all users:

  • Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: request that we delete your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Objection / opt-out: object to certain processing, including marketing emails (unsubscribe at any time) and, where applicable, targeted advertising.
  • Portability: request your data in a portable format, where technically feasible.

Residents of the European Economic Area and UK have these rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR. Residents of California have similar rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion; we do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at news@ecogreenpulse.com. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

5. International Data Transfers

EcoGreenPulse is operated with infrastructure that may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential functions: keeping you logged in, remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode), and CSRF (security) protection. These cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies to help us understand aggregate visitor behavior.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Site (such as staying logged in) from working correctly.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

  • Google Analytics — analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Google Sign-In (OAuth) — authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Workspace — for our own business email (news@ecogreenpulse.com).
  • Cloudflare — DNS and network services.
  • Amazon Web Services (Lightsail) — hosting infrastructure.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it for legal, security, or legitimate business purposes (e.g. fraud prevention records).

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) across the entire Site, hashed password storage, and access controls on our infrastructure. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

EcoGreenPulse is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at news@ecogreenpulse.com and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: news@ecogreenpulse.com Website: https://ecogreenpulse.com