Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/05/25
At Ocean Carbon for Climate (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible from https://oceancarbon4climate.org, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from visitors:
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
Your name and email address when signing up for newsletters or contacting us
Affiliation or organisation (if you choose to provide it)
Other information you provide via forms on the website
b. Non-Personal Information
This includes information automatically collected when you visit the site, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages viewed and site navigation patterns
Date and time of access
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and improving user experience. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
Send updates, newsletters, and information related to our mission
Improve our website’s functionality, content, and user experience
Monitor usage patterns and analyze website traffic
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service providers who assist with hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and communication tools, subject to confidentiality agreements
Government authorities or legal entities if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to our data practices
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email]
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via our contact page.