Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 20, 2025
Who We Are
We are the Endometriosis International Support Network (EISN), a nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness and providing education, support, and resources to individuals affected by endometriosis.
Our website address is: https://endometriosis-net.org
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (also known as a hash) may be created from your email address and provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply records the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram feeds, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves just as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect your data, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve future comments.
If you register on our website, we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time—except your username. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase your personal data. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To request data export or deletion, please contact us at: info@endometriosis-net.org
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:
Endometriosis International Support Network (EISN)
Email: info@endometriosis-net.org
Website: https://endometriosis-net.org