Last updated: April 7, 2025

At Union in Arutam, accessible from https://unioninarutam.org, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with international data protection laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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1. Data Controller

Cumbres de Arutam, LLC

A company registered in Florida, USA

Registration No.: L16000142357

Address: 2330 Ponce de León Blvd, Miami, FL 33134, USA

Contact email: rainforestfriends@unioninarutam.org

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2. What personal data we collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our site:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Browsing data (cookies, IP address, browser type, pages visited)

• Any information you voluntarily provide in forms

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3. Purpose of data processing

We collect your data in order to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests you send us

• Communicate with you about our services, events, or initiatives

• Improve the user experience on our website

• Fulfill our legal obligations

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4. Legal basis for processing

We only process your data when there is a valid legal basis, such as:

• Your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a)

• Performance of a contract or request (GDPR Art. 6.1.b)

• Compliance with legal obligations (GDPR Art. 6.1.c)

• Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f), such as improving our services

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5. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service providers (such as hosting or email delivery platforms)

• Legal or administrative requirements

• With your explicit consent

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6. International data transfers

As our company is based in the United States, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are carried out using appropriate legal mechanisms, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

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7. Data security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

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8. Your rights as a user (GDPR and CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request its rectification or deletion

• Object to or request the limitation of its processing

• Request the portability of your data

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please write to us at: rainforestfriends@unioninarutam.org

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9. Use of cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on the site. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

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10. Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. You will be notified via our website or by email in the event of significant changes.