Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we obtain automatically when you use our services, and information from third-party sources.

Information you provide to us:

• Account registration details including name, email address and account password
• Profile information such as biography, location and areas of interest
• Comments, forum posts and other user-generated content
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Communications with our editorial team or support staff
• Survey responses and feedback submissions

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information including IP address, browser type and operating system
• Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on site and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our content
• Cookie and tracking technology data as described in Section 4

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain and improve our services, to develop new features, and to protect Climate Action Live and our users.

Specifically, we use your information to:

• Deliver news articles, analysis and multimedia content tailored to your interests
• Enable community participation through comments, forums and collaborative features
• Send newsletters, updates and notifications about climate-related content you've subscribed to
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze how our platform is used to improve content quality and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Conduct research and analysis to advance our climate journalism mission

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and usage patterns. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

You can set cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers:

We work with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal requirements:

We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a court order, legal process, or government request.

Protection of rights:

We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Climate Action Live, our users, or the public.

Business transfers:

If Climate Action Live is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With your consent:

We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of unauthorized access or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the information, and applicable legal requirements.

If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory or legitimate business purposes.

6. Children's Privacy

Climate Action Live is not directed to those under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to get parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide prominent notice through our website or via email to your registered email address. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of Climate Action Live after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@climateaction.live