Privacy Policy

The Recycling Science Council (“RSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, recyclingcouncil.org (the “Site”), subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us through the Site.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. It does not apply to information collected through other RSC activities, programs, events, or offline communications unless specifically stated.

By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to RSC communications, contacting us, requesting information, or completing forms on the Site.

Usage Data: When you visit the Site, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically. This may include your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, pages viewed, referring website or source, access times, session information, and information about how you interact with the Site. We use this information to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its performance and functionality.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand how visitors interact with it. Some cookies are necessary for basic Site functionality and security. With your permission where required, we also use non-essential analytics cookies. You may accept, decline, or manage non-essential cookies through the cookie preference tools available on the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through the Site for the following purposes:

To Respond to You: To respond to inquiries, requests, or other communications submitted through the Site.

To Provide Communications: To manage subscriptions and send newsletters, updates, and other RSC communications that you have requested or elected to receive.

To Improve Our Website: To understand how visitors navigate and interact with the Site and to improve its content, functionality, performance, and user experience.

For Security and Legal Purposes: To maintain the security and integrity of the Site, address technical or security issues, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

RSC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through the Site. We may share or allow information to be processed in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to support the operation and functionality of the Site. These include:

• Squarespace, for website hosting, functionality, and analytics;

• Google Analytics, to help us understand website traffic and how visitors interact with the Site; and

• Mailchimp, to manage email subscriptions and distribute RSC communications.

These service providers may process information as necessary to provide their services to RSC and maintain their own privacy policies and practices.

For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or lawful governmental or regulatory requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RSC, Site visitors, or others.

Organizational Changes: Information may be transferred or disclosed in connection with a merger, acquisition, organizational restructuring, transfer of assets, or similar transaction involving RSC.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality and analytics.

Some cookies are necessary for the Site to operate properly. Other cookies, including analytics cookies, are non-essential and help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.

We also use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic, usage, and performance. Google Analytics may receive information such as browser and device information, pages visited, session information, referring sources, general location derived from an IP address, and information about interactions with the Site.

Where required, you may accept, decline, or manage non-essential cookies through the cookie preference tools available on the Site. You may also modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking certain cookies may affect some Site functionality.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to RSC newsletters or other email communications, we may collect information such as your name and email address.

RSC uses Mailchimp to manage email subscriber information and distribute email communications. Information you provide when subscribing may therefore be processed by Mailchimp on RSC’s behalf for these purposes.

You may unsubscribe from RSC email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect information collected through the Site from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through or stored in connection with the Site.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Access and Update Information: You may contact us to request access to, update, correct, or request deletion of personal information you have provided through the Site.

Opt Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving RSC email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.

Cookie Preferences: You may accept, decline, or manage applicable non-essential cookies through the cookie preference tools available on the Site. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide additional rights regarding certain personal information. You may contact RSC with questions or requests regarding information you have provided through the Site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. RSC does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, security practices, or content of third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Site, technologies, practices, or legal requirements. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of the Site, or if you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

Recycling Science Council
Email: info@recyclingcouncil.org