Last Updated: March 3, 2026
ErgoLife Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-3529503) committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit ergolifefoundation.org.
Information We Collect
Contact Form Submissions. When you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Newsletter Signup. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. We use this information to send you periodic updates about our programs, educational resources, and organizational news.
Website Analytics. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referring websites, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Server Logs. Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically record certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used for security purposes and to maintain the performance of our website.
How We Use Your Information
ErgoLife Foundation uses collected information for the following purposes:
– To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
– To deliver our email newsletter to subscribers who have opted in.
– To analyze website traffic and usage patterns so we can improve our content and user experience.
– To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website.
– To comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. ErgoLife Foundation does not engage in commercial marketing or advertising beyond educational outreach related to our nonprofit mission.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and to support analytics. The types of cookies we use include:
– Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly.
– Analytics cookies from Google Analytics that help us understand website traffic patterns.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can learn more about how Google uses this data at Google’s Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support our operations, including email delivery platforms for our newsletter and analytics tools. These services may have access to limited personal information necessary to perform their functions. We require that third-party service providers handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in accordance with our Google Analytics settings, typically for 14 months.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
– Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right of correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal data.
– Right of deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data.
– Right to opt out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email.
GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on your consent (for newsletter signups) or our legitimate interest in operating and improving our nonprofit educational website. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, and request data portability.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which it is used, and whether it has been shared with third parties. As a nonprofit organization, ErgoLife Foundation does not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@ergolifefoundation.org.
