Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 6, 2025

Electrochemistry Foundry (“ECF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, ecfoundry.org, or interact with us online.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Electrochemistry Foundry
Email: info@ecfoundry.org
Website: https://ecfoundry.org

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide:

  • Contact details (such as name, email address, or phone number) when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or contact us.

  • Any additional information you choose to provide through forms or communications.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Squarespace, our website hosting platform, automatically collects standard analytics and cookie data (such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring websites).

  • These cookies and analytics tools help us understand website traffic and improve user experience.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as financial, health, or biometric data).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you and respond to inquiries.

  • Maintain and improve our website and user experience.

  • Manage user accounts and provide requested services.

  • Send updates, newsletters, or announcements related to ECF’s initiatives (if you have opted in).

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace and its analytics partners to collect aggregated usage data.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used, but some site features may not function properly without them.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or managing communications — for example, Squarespace, Google Analytics, or email newsletter tools.

These providers process your data only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to maintain its confidentiality.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

If you reside in the United States, you may:

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information.

  • Opt out of receiving communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We will respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by ECF. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.