Welcome to geoengineering-governance-research.org (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide to Us
- Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or participate in surveys, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Research Contributions: If you submit research materials or commentary, we may collect any additional information you provide in your submissions.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages viewed.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. For more details, see Section 5.
c. Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third-party sources, such as analytics providers if you have interacted with them while accessing our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain our website.
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- Provide updates and information about geoengineering governance research.
- Monitor and analyze usage to improve our services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting and analytics).
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Research Collaborations: Aggregated and anonymized data may be shared for academic or policy research purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand website usage.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences.
c. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@geoengineering-governance-research.org
7. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: contact@geoengineering-governance-research.org
Address:
Climate Geoengineering Governance
Institute for Science, Innovation
and Society
64 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 6PN
Thank you for trusting geoengineering-governance-research.org with your information.