Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Data Controller
Underlife Foundation, a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Ecuador, headquartered in Milagro, Guayas province, is responsible for processing personal data collected through https://fundacionunderlife.org. Privacy contact: info@fundacionunderlife.org
2. Data We Collect
We only collect data you voluntarily provide: • Contact form: full name, email address, subject, and message. • Donation form: donation amount and donor type (anonymous, personal, or corporate). Payment data is processed directly by dLocal Go or PayPal and is not stored by us. • Technical data: IP address (used only to determine the available payment method in your country via ipapi.co with a single non-stored request).
3. Purpose of Processing
Collected data is used exclusively to: • Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form. • Process your donation securely. • Improve the website user experience. We do not use your data for direct marketing without your explicit consent, nor do we sell or share it with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Legal Basis
Data processing is carried out on the following legal bases under Ecuador's Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP) and applicable regulations: • Contract execution or request: when you contact us or make a donation. • Legitimate interest: for the continuous improvement of our non-profit services. • Consent: for any additional communications you request.
5. Data Retention
Contact data is retained for a maximum of 24 months from the last interaction. Donation-related data is retained in accordance with current accounting and tax obligations in Ecuador (up to 7 years).
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. The entire site operates under HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Payments are processed by PCI-DSS certified processors (dLocal Go and PayPal).
7. Your Rights
In accordance with applicable regulations, you have the right to: • Access your personal data in our possession. • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data. • Request deletion of your data. • Object to the processing of your data. • Request data portability. To exercise these rights, write to us at: info@fundacionunderlife.org with the subject "Data Rights Request".
8. Cookies and Tracking
This website does not use tracking cookies or analytics tools that individually identify users. Only strictly necessary technical cookies are used for site operation (visual theme and language preferences).
9. Contact
For any questions related to this privacy policy: Underlife Foundation Email: info@fundacionunderlife.org Phone: +593 986 020 391 Address: Milagro, Guayas, Ecuador