IESD’s Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 November 2020
Last Updated: 15 November 2026

We are International Experts on Sustainable Development IESD Ltd. (operating as IESD) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a public charity recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, IRS Publication 78. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

EIN: 83-2581299 | contact@ieosd.org | Glen Allen, Virginia, USA | ieosd.org is the official primary domain owned and operated by IESD for its nonprofit mission and public interest initiatives, such as the civic movement Movimiento Ciudadano 20M in Argentina. Our website address is: https://ieosd.org.

We operate worldwide, while primarily serving visitors and supporters in the United States and Argentina. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website at https://ieosd.org (the “Site”), make a donation, sign up for communications, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly in accordance with applicable laws in the United States and Argentina, including Argentina’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 25.326 and its regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, donation amount and payment details (processed by our payment processor), volunteer information, comments or messages submitted through forms, and any other details you choose to share.
Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, and similar usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
Information from third parties: Limited information from payment processors, email service providers, or analytics tools, as needed to process transactions or operate the Site.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs) unless it is strictly necessary for a specific program and you provide it voluntarily.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and improve the Site and our programs.
Process donations, send tax receipts, and manage supporter relationships.
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our mission, events, and opportunities (you may opt out at any time)
Analyze Site usage to understand how visitors interact with our content.
Measure the effectiveness of our Google Ad Grants campaigns and improve our online outreach.
Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and protect our rights.
Register and maintain databases as required under applicable law (including registration of personal data databases with Argentina’s Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública when required).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies, including those provided by Google, to operate the Site, analyze traffic, and measure the performance of our advertising.

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, session duration, and approximate location derived from IP addresses. Data is processed by Google LLC (or its affiliates). You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings.
Google Ads / Google Ad Grants: We may participate in the Google Ad Grants program. Thus, we may use Google Ads conversion tracking and related tools to measure the effectiveness of our ads. These tools may use cookies or similar identifiers. We do not use personal information from Google for targeted advertising beyond what is permitted under the Google Ad Grants program and applicable law. Other cookies may be used for essential Site functionality, remembering preferences, or embedded content.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For visitors in Argentina, we seek free, express, and informed consent for non-essential cookies where required by law.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:With service providers that help us operate (for example, payment processors, email platforms, website hosts, and analytics providers such as Google), under contracts that require them to protect the information and use it only for the services they provide to us
With professional advisors (such as accountants or attorneys) when necessary
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our supporters, or others
In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, subject to continued confidentiality protections
With your consent or at your direction

When we transfer personal information from Argentina to the United States or other countries, we take steps intended to ensure an adequate level of protection consistent with Argentine law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal and accounting obligations (including donor record-keeping requirements), or as otherwise permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

United States residents: Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) or similar state privacy laws. These may include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion or correction (subject to exceptions), and the right to opt out of certain sharing. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Argentina residents: Under Law 25.326, you have the right to access your personal data, request its rectification, update, or deletion (subject to legal limitations), and revoke consent. You may exercise these rights free of charge by contacting us. We will respond within the timeframes required by law. Databases containing personal data are registered with the Dirección Nacional de Protección de Datos Personales / Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública as applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in Argentina). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have a privacy-related request, please contact us. For Argentina-specific inquiries, you may also contact the Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública.

Política de Privacidad del Movimiento Ciudadano #20M

Fecha Efectiva: 15 de noviembre 2020
Última Actualización: 15 de noviembre 2026

Todo lo expresado en los párrafos precedentes en idioma inglés resulta igualmente aplicable a programas, proyectos e iniciativas que desarrolle, impulse o auspicie la organización de bien público sin finalidad de lucro Expertos Internacionales en Desarrollo Sostenible (International Experts on Sustainable Development IESD Ltd., IESD) en cualquier parte del mundo. En particular, con respecto al movimiento cívico voluntario denominado Movimiento Ciudadano #20M constituido en la República Argentina.

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