Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Hooded Grebe Foundation (hereinafter, “the Foundation,” “we,” or “the organization”) is the organization responsible for and the administrator of The Hooded Grebe Foundation website (hereinafter, “the Site”), available at macatobiano.org, as well as its subdomains bio.macatobiano.org and vcard.macatobiano.org, which redirect to this Privacy Policy.
The Site functions as an informative platform whose main objective is to raise awareness about the work, projects, and conservation activities of The Hooded Grebe Foundation. Its use is primarily intended for consulting and exploring content, although it also allows for contacting the organization and subscribing to its newsletter through optional forms.
This Privacy Policy describes how we treat information regarding user navigation on the Site and its subdomains, in compliance with Personal Data Protection Law No. 25,326 of the Argentine Republic and its regulatory framework, under the control of the Public Information Access Agency (AAIP).
By using the Site, the user accepts the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Last modified: September 10, 2026.
1. Nature of the Site and personal data
The Site has been designed primarily as a public and informative consultation tool regarding the work of the Foundation. Consequently:
- It does not require registration or the creation of user accounts to browse or consult its contents.
- It is not necessary to enter personal data to explore the Site or access the general information published.
- The Site optionally offers a contact form and a newsletter subscription form, through which users can voluntarily provide personal data to communicate with the Foundation or receive updates by email.
The Hooded Grebe Foundation collects personal data only when the user provides it voluntarily through these forms, and exclusively for the purposes described in point 4 of this Policy.
In the event that new functionalities involving the collection of additional personal data are incorporated in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect such processing, providing information on the purpose, scope, and corresponding rights.
2. Technical information collected automatically
Like any web platform, the Site may automatically generate and store certain technical information necessary for its operation, such as:
- Type of browser and device used.
- Operating system.
- IP address (in aggregate or anonymized form, where applicable).
- Pages visited within the Site and duration of the visit.
- Technical or operational errors.
This information is used exclusively for technical, statistical, and Site performance improvement purposes, and is not used to individually identify users or for commercial or advertising purposes.
3. Use of cookies
The Site uses technical and functional cookies, inherent to the platform’s operation, necessary to guarantee its correct display and operability. These cookies may be associated with the operation of the content manager used in the development of the Site, as well as with trusted third-party services that provide technical support to the Site. These cookies perform functions such as:
- Maintaining the navigation and display settings of the Site.
- Allowing the correct functioning of forms, filters, and other interactive tools for information consultation.
- Guaranteeing the technical stability and security of the platform.
The Site does not use marketing, advertising, tracking, or third-party cookies for commercial purposes. No user profiling is performed, nor is browsing information shared with advertisers or advertising platforms. Users can configure their browser to block or delete cookies; however, this could affect the correct functioning of some interactive tools on the Site. For more information, you can consult our Cookies Policy.
4. Purpose of information processing
The information collected through the Site is used exclusively to:
- Guarantee the correct technical operation of the Site.
- Improve the browsing and information consultation experience.
- Perform maintenance, error diagnosis, and technical improvements to the platform.
- Prepare aggregated and anonymous internal statistics on the general use of the Site.
- Respond to inquiries, messages, or requests sent by users through the contact form.
- Send updates, institutional communications, and informative content to those who have voluntarily subscribed to the Foundation’s newsletter.
In no case is this information used for commercial, advertising, or user profiling purposes, nor is it transferred to third parties outside the technical operation of the Site. The Hooded Grebe Foundation does not market, sell, or monetize the personal data of its users in any way.
Users who have subscribed to the newsletter can unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in each communication sent, or by contacting the Foundation directly through the channel indicated in point 11.
5. Transfer of information to third parties
The Hooded Grebe Foundation does not sell, rent, or transfer personal data or technical information collected to third parties for commercial or advertising purposes.
The Site may use technical services from third parties (for example, hosting providers, technological infrastructure, or email delivery platforms for newsletter management) strictly necessary for its operation, who act under the corresponding confidentiality and security standards and only to the extent necessary to provide said services.
6. Links to external sites
The Site may contain links to other websites of interest (for example, government agencies, other conservation organizations, or institutions related to the protection of biodiversity). The Hooded Grebe Foundation is not responsible for the privacy policies or the contents of such external sites; therefore, users are recommended to review the privacy policies of each site they visit.
7. Information security
The Hooded Grebe Foundation adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Site’s infrastructure and the information generated or provided during its operation, with the aim of preventing unauthorized access, loss, or alteration of data.
8. Minors
The Site is intended for the general public for educational, informative, and outreach purposes regarding the conservation of biodiversity. The contact and newsletter subscription forms are not intended to be completed by minors without the supervision of a parent or guardian.
9. User rights
In accordance with Law No. 25,326, every person has the right to access, rectify, update, or delete their personal data. Users who have provided their data through the contact or newsletter subscription forms may exercise these rights at any time by contacting the Foundation through the contact channels indicated in point 11.
Furthermore, it is reported that the AAIP, in its capacity as the Control Body of Law No. 25,326, has the authority to handle complaints and claims related to non-compliance with personal data protection regulations.
10. Modifications to this Privacy Policy
The Hooded Grebe Foundation may modify this Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt it to legislative, technical, or functional updates to the Site and its subdomains. Any changes will be published on this same page, indicating the date of the last update.
Users are recommended to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we protect information related to the use of the Site.
11. Contact
For any inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, you can write to us at: comunidad@macatobiano.org.
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