Privacy Policy

Revised 01.01.2026

Earthwise Knowledge Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding through education and independent journalism. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://earthwiseki.org/

Who We Are

Earthwise Knowledge Initiative
Website: https://earthwiseki.org

Email: [email protected]

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

Scholarship Applications and Contact Submissions

If you apply for a scholarship, submit a form, or contact us by email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide. This may include your name, title, school or organization, contact information, and application materials.

This information is used solely to review applications, respond to inquiries, administer programs, and communicate with applicants. Earthwise Knowledge Initiative does not sell or rent personal information.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data. Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may last up to one year.

If login functionality is enabled, temporary cookies may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies and screen preference cookies may also be used if applicable.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the originating website directly. Those third-party sites may collect data and use cookies according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to administer scholarship programs, respond to inquiries, improve website functionality, publish approved comments, and maintain site security.

Earthwise Knowledge Initiative does not sell, trade, or rent personal information.

Data Retention

Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and continuity.

If user accounts are enabled, personal information provided in profiles may be stored. Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their information, subject to legal and administrative requirements.

Scholarship application materials may be retained for administrative and recordkeeping purposes.

Your Rights

If you have submitted personal information to us, you may request a copy of the data we hold about you, correction of inaccurate information, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or administrative obligations.

Requests may be sent to [email protected]

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

Earthwise Knowledge Initiative may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.