Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 24 April, 2025
United Eco Solutions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information across our websites:
By using our services, you agree to the terms in this policy.
Who We Are
We are United Eco Solutions, a sustainability-focused business offering consulting services and digital products. We operate two websites — one informational, and one for e-commerce.
To contact us with questions about this policy or your data rights, please email: info@unitedecosolutions.com
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information, either directly or indirectly:
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Name, company name | Checkout, contact forms |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number, billing/shipping address | Forms, checkout, blog interactions |
| Payment Data | Last 4 digits of card, payment status, transaction ID | Stripe or Swish during checkout |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, language, time zone, device type | Google Analytics, WP Statistics, CURCY |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on page, clicks | Google Analytics, GTM, WP Statistics |
| Consent Data | Cookie preferences, opt-in status | Complianz |
| Communication Data | Emails sent and received | FluentSMTP, contact forms |
| Blog Interaction | Comments, scroll depth, likes/shares | StoryChief |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive data such as race, religion, biometric data, or health information.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through:
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Website forms (e.g. contact, newsletter sign-up, checkout)
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Cookies and analytics tools
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Plugin-based tracking (GTM, WooCommerce, Stripe)
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Blog platform (StoryChief)
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Customer support communications
Some data is provided voluntarily, and some is automatically collected through cookies and embedded services.
Why We Collect Your Data
Under GDPR, we must have a valid legal reason for processing your personal data. We rely on the following:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing orders | Contractual necessity |
| Sending transactional emails | Contractual necessity |
| Email marketing (if subscribed) | Consent |
| Improving website performance | Legitimate interest |
| Showing correct currency/language | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Cookie consent tracking | Legal obligation |
| Analyzing site traffic | Consent (via cookie banner) |
For California users, we do not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA.
Data Sharing
We only share your data with trusted service providers:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing |
| Swish (Sweden) | Payment processing |
| Google (Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads) | Analytics and conversion tracking |
| FluentSMTP (via host) | Email delivery |
| Nexcess – Liquid Web (Hosting/CDN provider) | Website and content delivery |
These third parties may process your data under their own policies. We ensure that all providers are GDPR-compliant and, where required, have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place.
International Transfers
Our website may transfer your data to servers located outside the EU/EEA, such as the United States. These transfers occur under appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or provider-specific frameworks like the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Orders and transaction records | 6 years (legal/accounting purposes) |
| Email communications | 2 years |
| Analytics data | 26 months (default Google Analytics) |
| Consent logs | 12 months |
| Inactive accounts | Deleted after 2 years of inactivity |
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
GDPR (EU/EEA)
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Access, correction, and deletion
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Data portability
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Objection to processing
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Restriction of processing
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Right to withdraw consent
CCPA (California)
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Right to know what data is collected
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Right to request deletion
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Right to opt-out of data sale (not applicable here)
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Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
PIPEDA (Canada)
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Access and correction rights
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Data must be collected fairly and transparently
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Right to withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, email us at: [Insert privacy contact email]
We may verify your identity before processing your request.
Data Security
We implement the following measures to protect your data:
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Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
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Secure payment gateways (Stripe, Swish)
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Regular backups (Backuply plugin)
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Firewall and brute-force protection from our host
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Access controls and role-based WordPress permissions
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed info, please see our Cookie Policy.
You can manage your preferences anytime via our cookie settings link in the site footer.
Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, you can contact us via:
Email: info@unitedecosolutions.com
Remember our requirements and your rights
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We collect only the data we need to serve you better.
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Your personal info is never sold or abused.
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You have control over your data — anytime.
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