Privacy, Data, Cookies
LEGAL NOTICE
Last update: August 2026
1. Owner Information
In compliance with the provisions of Article 10 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), it is reported that this website is owned by:
Owner: Elena A. Santa Cruz
Brand: Endometriosis Global Network (EGN)
Address: Calderón de la Barca, Gandía, Spain
Email: elena.globalnet@gmail.com
This website is informative and educational in nature, offering information, resources, and content related to endometriosis, women's health, research, health education, and other projects linked to the development of the Endometriosis Global Network.
2. PURPOSE
This Legal Notice regulates access, navigation, and use of the website, as well as the responsibilities derived from the use of its contents.
Access to the site implies full acceptance of these conditions.
If the user does not agree with any of them, they must refrain from using this website.
3. CONDITIONS OF USE
The user agrees to use the website responsibly, respectfully, and in accordance with current legislation.
It is prohibited to:
Use the site for illicit or fraudulent purposes.
Introduce viruses, malware, or any element that could alter the functioning of the site.
Access restricted areas without authorization or attempt to breach security measures.
Publish offensive, discriminatory, defamatory content, or content contrary to the legal system through forms, comments, or any other enabled means.
The owner may remove content or comments that violate these conditions without prior notice.
4. PURPOSE OF THE CONTENTS
The information published on this website is exclusively for informational, educational, and outreach purposes.
The published content does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice of any kind.
The information offered does not replace consultation with qualified professionals under any circumstances.
For any health problem, diagnosis, or treatment, the user must always consult a competent healthcare professional.
The use of the information contained on this site is the exclusive responsibility of the user.
5. INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
All contents of the website, including texts, research, articles, images, logos, trademarks, designs, documents, databases, downloadable resources, navigation structure, and other elements, are protected by national and international regulations on intellectual and industrial property.
Except with the express authorization of the owner or its legitimate holders, reproduction, distribution, transformation, public communication, or exploitation for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Citation of content is permitted provided that:
the source is clearly identified;
the integrity of the content is maintained;
a link to the original publication is included when possible.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links to external pages belonging to third parties.
The owner does not control such websites nor assume responsibility for their content, availability, privacy policies, or conditions of use.
The inclusion of external links does not imply the existence of a commercial relationship, recommendation, or endorsement of the linked contents.
7. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
The owner will make reasonable efforts to maintain the correct functioning of the website.
However, permanent availability or the absence of technical errors, service interruptions, or incidents derived from causes beyond their control is not guaranteed.
8. DATA PROTECTION
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with current data protection regulations.
All information regarding the processing of personal data can be found in the corresponding Privacy Policy.
9. MEDICAL AND HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The contents, publications, blog articles, and support or self-knowledge services (such as astrological guidance) offered on this website are exclusively for informational, outreach, and emotional support purposes.
They do not constitute medical or psychological diagnosis: Under no circumstances do they replace or intend to replace consultation, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare professional, gynecologist, or medical team.
10. HEALTH DECISIONS
The Owner is not responsible for decisions that the User may make based on the information provided on the web without proper medical supervision. For any doubt or symptom related to endometriosis or another pathology, the User must always go to their medical center or reference specialist.
11. MODIFICATIONS
The owner may modify this Legal Notice at any time to adapt it to legislative, technical, or operational changes of the website.
The date of the last update will appear at the beginning of the document.
12. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Legal Notice is governed by Spanish legislation.
Whenever applicable regulations permit, any controversy derived from access or use of the website will be submitted to the Courts and Tribunals of the user's domicile when the user has the status of a consumer.
In other cases, the parties submit to the Courts and Tribunals of Valencia, Spain, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction that may correspond to them.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. DATA CONTROLLER
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), and other applicable regulations, we inform you that the personal data provided through this website will be processed by:
Data Controller: Elena Alejandra Santa Cruz
Brand: Endometriosis Global Network (EGN)
Email: elena.globalnet@gmail.com
Calderón de la Barca, Gandía, Spain
2. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
To handle inquiries made via the contact form.
To manage the sending of newsletters, bulletins, and informative communications when the user has given consent.
To manage comments published on the blog.
To guarantee the security and proper functioning of the website.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.
Under no circumstances will personal data be used to create automated profiles or adopt automated decisions with legal effects on the user.
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
The processing of personal data is based on:
The consent granted by the user when submitting forms, requesting services, or subscribing to the newsletter.
The user's explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR) for the processing of health data within the framework of the voluntary submission of testimonies and life stories.
Legitimate interest to guarantee website security.
Compliance with legal obligations when applicable.
The user may withdraw their consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
4. DATA PROCESSED
Depending on the user's interaction with the website, the following may be collected, among others:
Identification data: Name, surnames, and email address.
Navigation and technical data: IP address and technical data derived from the use of the web.
Data provided in inquiries: Date, time, and place of birth in the case of requests for guidance or self-knowledge (Astrological GPS).
Special category data (Health): Information regarding symptoms, diagnoses, or personal experiences provided voluntarily in life story forms.
The user guarantees that the data provided is accurate and up to date.
5. DATA RETENTION
Personal data will be kept only for the time necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or while there is a legal obligation for retention.
Data used for sending newsletters will remain until the user requests unsubscription.
Testimonies and life stories published on the blog will be kept while the platform is active or until the author requests their suppression.
Published comments may be kept while the content remains available on the website, barring a request for suppression when legally appropriate.
6. DATA RECIPIENTS
As a general rule, data will not be transferred to third parties except with explicit consent or legal imperative.
However, data may be communicated when necessary for the provision of certain technological services used by the website, acting as data processors in accordance with current regulations:
Wix.com Ltd. (hosting, infrastructure, and website management).
Email service providers or newsletter delivery platforms.
Web analytics services, when enabled.
7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Some technological providers used by this website (such as Wix.com Ltd.) may be located outside the European Economic Area.
When this occurs, international data transfers will be carried out solely in accordance with the mechanisms provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or recognized privacy frameworks), ensuring an adequate level of protection.
8. USER RIGHTS
The user may exercise the following rights at any time:
Right of access.
Right of rectification.
Right of erasure.
Right to object.
Right to restriction of processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to withdraw consent granted.
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact:
Elena Alejandra Santa Cruz – elena.globalnet@gmail.com
The request must allow the applicant to be identified and specify the right they wish to exercise.
Likewise, the user may file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) at aepd.es if they consider that the processing of their data does not comply with current regulations.
9. DATA SECURITY
Reasonable technical and organizational measures will be adopted to protect personal data against loss, alteration, unauthorized access, or unlawful processing, taking into account the state of technology and the nature of the data processed.
However, no information transmission or storage system on the internet can guarantee absolute security.
10. MINORS
This website is not directed at minors under fourteen (14) years of age. Personal data of minors will not be knowingly collected without the authorization of whoever exercises parental authority or guardianship, when legally required.
11. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated to adapt to legislative, technological changes, or changes in the functioning of the website. The date of the last update will always appear at the beginning of the document.
Privacy Policy – Life Stories
Before sending a file, please read the Personal Data Privacy Policy.
At Endometriosis Global Network (EGN), managed by Elena Alejandra Santa Cruz as a space for outreach and connection, we deeply value the trust of those who choose to share their personal experience with endometriosis.
Below, we transparently detail how "Life Stories" and testimonies submitted to this platform are collected, protected, and managed.
1. Data Controller
Website Owner: Elena Alejandra Santa Cruz / Endometriosis Global Network (EGN)
Purpose of the Website: Personal space for outreach, endometriosis awareness, and community network building.
Data Protection Contact: elena.globalnet@gmail.com
2. Data Subject to Processing and Sensitive Nature
By voluntarily submitting your life story or testimony, you may be providing:
Identification Data: Name, pseudonym or initials, age, country of residence, and contact email.
Special Category Data (Health): Information regarding diagnoses, symptoms, treatments, surgical processes, emotional experiences, and socio-labor impact.
Important Notice: Because these are health-related data, the processing of this information requires your explicit and informed consent before publication.
3. Purpose of Processing
The life stories received will be used exclusively for:
Awareness and Outreach: Making the reality of endometriosis visible as a systemic disease through publication on the blog or platform sections.
Network Building: Inspiring and supporting others affected by the condition.
Internal Contact: Managing the submission, clarifying questions, or requesting confirmations prior to editing the text, always directly between the website owner and the author of the testimony.
Under no circumstances will these testimonies be used for commercial purposes, sale to third parties, or advertising profiling.
4. Publication Options and Anonymity
We understand the delicate nature of the data shared. By submitting your testimony, you accept that Publication is Anonymous: Your story will be published under a pseudonym or with initials, omitting any direct or indirect data that could identify you (specific hospital names, small towns, etc.).
Recommendation: We reserve the right to subtly edit certain details of the narrative prior to publication if we consider they may inadvertently compromise the privacy of the author or third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing your health data is your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) and Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR), formally granted when submitting the form or email with your story by checking the corresponding box accepting this policy.
6. Data Retention
Your testimony will remain published on the platform while the EGN initiative is active, or until you decide to request its removal.
The source emails or forms will be kept in a private and secure digital environment solely as proof of the consent granted.
7. Rights of Interested Parties
At any time, you have the right to:
Revoke your consent: If you change your mind about sharing your story, you can request its removal from the blog.
Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Demand the complete deletion of your testimony and data from our archives.
To exercise any of these rights, simply send an email to elena.globalnet@gmail.com with the subject "GDPR Rights - Life Story", indicating the story submitted and the action you wish to take. Your request will be addressed within a maximum period of 72 hours.
8. Data Transfer and Assignment
Your personal data and testimonies will not be assigned, sold, or shared with any third party, neither for commercial purposes nor of any other kind. All management is carried out in private digital environments with standard security measures (SSL/TLS encryption on the web).
COOKIES POLICY
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on the user's device when visiting a page. Their purpose is to facilitate navigation, remember certain preferences, improve the user experience, and obtain statistical information on the use of the website.
Some cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website, while others require the user's prior consent.
2. WHO USES COOKIES?
The website controller is:
Elena A. Santa Cruz
Endometriosis Global Network (EGN)
elena.globalnet@gmail.com
The website is hosted on the Wix.com Ltd. platform, which uses its own cookies and may use third-party cookies necessary for the provision of its services.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
Depending on the website's configuration, the following categories of cookies may be used:
Technical or Necessary Cookies
They allow the basic operation of the website and enable features such as:
Secure navigation.
Session management.
Contact forms.
Access to restricted areas, if any.
Basic user preferences.
These cookies do not require consent.
Preference Cookies
They allow the website to remember certain configurations chosen by the user, such as language or specific navigation options.
Analytical Cookies
If the user grants consent, analytical tools may be used to understand in an aggregated manner how visitors interact with the website and improve its performance.
These cookies collect anonymized statistical information whenever possible.
Third-Party Cookies
The website may incorporate third-party services, including:
Wix.
YouTube.
Social media (Meta, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, or others).
Newsletter platforms.
PayPal, exclusively when the user voluntarily accesses it via external links to make a donation.
Each provider applies its own privacy and cookies policy.
It is recommended to consult these policies before using their services.
4. CONSENT
When the user first accesses the website, a banner or consent management platform will be displayed allowing them to:
Accept all cookies.
Reject non-necessary cookies.
Configure consent preferences.
The user may modify their choice at any time.
5. COOKIE MANAGEMENT
The user can delete or block cookies from their browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the performance of some website features.
Information on cookie management in major browsers:
Google Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox.
Microsoft Edge.
Safari.
Opera.
Updated instructions can be consulted directly on the official page of each browser.
6. WIX COOKIES
This website uses the Wix platform.
Wix installs certain technical cookies necessary to guarantee the functioning of the website, security, user authentication, detection of technical incidents, and other essential functions.
Updated information on the cookies used by Wix can be found in the official documentation published by the provider.
7. RETENTION
Cookies will remain installed for the time strictly necessary to fulfill their purpose or until the user deletes them from their browser.
The specific duration will depend on each cookie and the configuration established by the corresponding provider.
8. MODIFICATIONS
This Cookies Policy may be updated to adapt to legislative or technological changes, or those derived from the incorporation of new services on the website.
The date of the last update will appear at the beginning of this document.
9. CONTACT
If the user has any questions related to this Cookies Policy, they may contact: elena.globalnet@gmail.com