Effective date: 10 April 2026
Last updated: 10 April 2026
WaterScope (“we”, “us”, “our”) publishes explanatory and data-informed content about global water stress, drinking water access, drought, groundwater pressure, and related dimensions of water risk at https://www.herbaldepecona.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we may collect, how we use it, the legal bases we rely on, who we may share it with, how long we keep it, and what rights you may have.
1. Who is responsible for your data
The controller responsible for personal data processed through this Site is:
Timo Ligi
Publishing name: WaterScope
Website: https://www.herbaldepecona.com/
Email:
Country / jurisdiction: Estonia
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise a privacy right, contact us at .
2. What this Site is
WaterScope is a data-informed editorial website. It explains water-related indicators and country-level patterns using structured public sources, comparative summaries, and explanatory content. The Site is intended for informational and educational use. It is not a real-time emergency warning system, official government publication, or professional advisory service.
3. Personal data we may collect
Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect the following categories of personal data.
a) Information you provide directly
We may collect:
- information you include if you contact us by email or other direct communication method
b) Technical and usage data
We may collect:
- IP address
- browser and device information
- approximate usage events such as pages visited, referring pages, and visit timing
- server and security log information
- cookie-related identifiers where applicable
c) Content interaction data
If a page includes embedded third-party content, those third parties may collect information about your interaction with that content.
4. How we use personal data
We use personal data only where reasonably necessary to:
- operate, maintain, and secure the Site
- detect spam, abuse, fraud, and malicious activity
- respond to enquiries or messages
- understand and improve Site performance, structure, and editorial usefulness
- protect our legal rights and investigate misuse
- comply with legal obligations
5. Legal bases for processing
Where applicable under relevant data protection law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, administer, improve, and protect the Site
- Consent — where required for non-essential cookies, analytics, or optional third-party features
- Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose data to comply with law
- Pre-contractual or contractual necessity — if you contact us regarding a specific collaboration, service, or request
6. Cookies and similar technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- essential website functionality
- security and anti-abuse purposes
- remembering user preferences
- embedded third-party content
- analytics or performance measurement, if such tools are enabled
Where required by law, non-essential cookies should be activated only after user consent. You can typically manage cookies through your browser settings. If the Site uses a consent banner or consent management tool, your choices can also be managed there.
7. Embedded content and third-party services
Pages on the Site may include embedded content from third-party websites or services. Embedded content may behave as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those third parties may collect data, use cookies, and track interaction with their content under their own policies.
The Site may also rely on third-party service providers such as:
- website hosting providers
- content delivery or infrastructure services
- security tools
- WordPress-related services
- analytics providers, if enabled
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. Please review their own privacy notices where relevant.
8. Who we may share personal data with
We do not sell personal data.
We may share personal data where necessary with:
- hosting and infrastructure providers
- security or abuse-prevention providers
- analytics or performance providers, if used
- technical support or maintenance providers
- regulators, authorities, courts, or advisers where required by law or necessary to protect legal rights
9. International transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside your country or outside the European Economic Area. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we aim to rely on appropriate safeguards where required by law, such as adequacy mechanisms or contractual protections.
10. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Typical retention logic may include:
- server and security logs: retained for a limited period reasonably necessary for security, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention
- contact emails or messages: retained for as long as needed to handle the enquiry and maintain a reasonable record of communication
- consent records, where used: retained as needed to demonstrate compliance
We may keep information longer where required by law or reasonably necessary for legal claims, fraud prevention, or security investigations.
11. Your rights
Depending on your location and the law that applies, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- request restriction of processing
- object to processing based on legitimate interests
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- request portability where applicable
- lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
To exercise a right, contact us at .
12. Children’s privacy
This Site is not specifically directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. The informational content published on this Site may still be accessed by general readers, including students, for educational or informational purposes. If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at and we will review the request.
13. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, editorial, or technical changes. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
15. Contact
For privacy questions or rights requests, contact:
Timo Ligi
WaterScope
Email:
Website: https://www.herbaldepecona.com/
Country / jurisdiction: Estonia