Endemism.org is a biological data and reference website focused on endemic species, native distributions, taxonomy, and geographic patterns of endemism. This policy explains what information may be processed when the site is visited, how that information is used, and how advertising and other third-party technologies may operate.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, Endemism.org may receive technical information when a visitor accesses the site. This can include an IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages requested, approximate request time, and other information recorded by web servers for security, reliability, and traffic management.
This technical information is not used by Endemism.org to identify visitors by name. Server records may be retained for reasonable periods where needed to operate the site, investigate technical problems, prevent abuse, or maintain security.
Information provided by visitors
Information is collected directly when a visitor chooses to send it. This may include a name, email address, message, correction request, source suggestion, or other information submitted when contacting the site.
Information supplied in a message is used to review and respond to that communication, investigate reported errors, evaluate source or taxonomy issues, and handle related administrative matters.
Do not send passwords, financial details, government identification numbers, medical records, or other information that is not necessary for the reason you are contacting the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
Endemism.org and third-party services used on the site may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small pieces of data stored by a browser and can support functions such as preferences, security, measurement, advertising, and consent management.
Some technologies may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or other identifiers to measure page activity or support advertising services.
Browser settings can usually be used to delete or restrict cookies. Restricting cookies may affect some site or advertising functions.
Advertising
Endemism.org may display advertising supplied by Google or other advertising providers. Third-party vendors, including Google, may place or read cookies on a visitor’s browser or use web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies in connection with advertising served on the site.
Google and its advertising partners may use advertising cookies to select ads based on visits to Endemism.org or other websites. Depending on the visitor’s location, consent choices, account settings, and applicable requirements, ads may be personalized or non-personalized.
Google provides information about how data is used on sites that use its services at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
Users can review controls for personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
Advertising providers operate under their own privacy policies and technologies. Endemism.org does not receive the full browsing history or advertising profile that a third-party advertising provider may maintain about a user.
Consent choices
Visitors in regions where consent is required may be presented with controls for advertising cookies and related technologies. The choices available can depend on location and the services active on the site.
Consent choices can affect whether advertising technologies are permitted to store or access information on a device and whether advertising may be personalized.
Third-party services
Some site functions can involve services operated by third parties. These services may process technical information necessary to provide their functions and are governed by their own privacy practices.
Endemism.org does not control the privacy practices of external websites reached through source citations or other outbound links. Visiting an external website places the visitor under that site’s own privacy policy and terms.
Scientific databases and external sources
Endemism.org cites biological databases, government agencies, scientific institutions, museums, universities, conservation authorities, and research publications. These citations identify the evidence supporting published biological information.
Following a citation to an external source may allow that source to receive technical information normally associated with a web request, such as an IP address, browser information, and the referring page.
How information is used
Information processed in connection with the site may be used to operate and secure Endemism.org, deliver requested pages, investigate technical failures, respond to messages, review correction requests, reduce spam or abuse, understand site performance, and support advertising where enabled.
Personal information submitted directly to Endemism.org is not sold as a list of names, email addresses, or contact details to advertisers.
When information may be shared
Information may be processed by service providers that support hosting, security, advertising, consent management, or other technical functions used to operate the site.
Information may also be disclosed where reasonably necessary to comply with a valid legal obligation, protect the security of the site, investigate abuse, or protect applicable legal rights.
Endemism.org does not disclose personal information submitted through direct correspondence merely because a scientific source, correction, or species record is being discussed.
Data retention
Information is retained only for periods reasonably connected to the purpose for which it was collected, site security, operational needs, record keeping, dispute resolution, or applicable legal requirements.
Retention periods can differ according to the type of information. Routine server records, correspondence, security records, and third-party advertising data do not necessarily follow the same retention schedule.
Data security
Reasonable technical and administrative measures are used to protect the site and information under its control. No internet transmission, hosting system, or storage method can provide an absolute guarantee against unauthorized access or technical failure.
Privacy rights
Privacy rights differ by country and region. Depending on applicable law, a visitor may have rights concerning access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or other forms of control over personal information.
Requests concerning personal information provided directly to Endemism.org can be submitted through the site’s contact channel. A request may require enough information to identify the relevant correspondence or record without collecting unnecessary additional personal information.
Children’s privacy
Endemism.org is a general biological reference site and is not designed as a service directed specifically at children under 13. The site does not intentionally request personal profiles from children.
If personal information is believed to have been submitted by a child where parental consent or another legal basis was required, the issue can be reported for review.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be revised when site functions, advertising services, privacy practices, or applicable requirements change. The version published on this page describes the privacy practices currently stated for Endemism.org.
Privacy questions
Questions about this policy, personal information submitted to Endemism.org, or a privacy-related concern can be sent through the site’s contact channel.