The Carboun Institute ("we", "us", or "our") attaches great importance to protecting your privacy. As the Middle East and North Africa region's first independent climate and energy policy think tank, maintaining transparency and trust is central to our mission. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.carboun.com) or interact with our services.

Who This Privacy Policy Concerns

This policy applies to:

- Visitors to our website

- Subscribers to our newsletters and publications

- Participants in our events and workshops

- Partners and collaborators

- Research contributors and stakeholders

Information We Collect and Handle

Analytics

To understand and measure our website performance and interaction with our readers, we use Google Analytics. This helps us improve our research dissemination and impact.

Types of Information We Collect:

1. Contact Information

When you contact us, sign up for events, or subscribe to our publications, we collect:

- Name

- Email address

- Professional affiliation (if provided)

- Country of residence

- Message content

This data processing is based on your consent (Article 6.1.a of the GDPR)

2. Usage Data

When you visit our site, we collect:

- Referring website

- Pages visited

- Visit duration

- Anonymized IP address

- Device information (type, operating system, screen resolution, language, country)

- Browser type

- Analytics data through Google Analytics

3. Cookies

- We use cookies for record-keeping and website functionality

- You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

- Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality

- You may delete existing cookies at any time through your browser settings

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Deliver our research and publications

2. Communicate about events and workshops

3. Process event registrations

4. Analyze website usage to improve our services

5. Maintain security of our services

6. Comply with legal obligations

7. Send relevant updates about our work and impact

How We Protect Your Data

Security is fundamental to our operations:

- Industry-standard SSL encryption for all data transmissions

- Secure data storage with restricted access

- Regular security audits and updates

- Staff training on data protection

- Documented data handling procedures

Data Sharing

The Carboun Institute does not share your personal data with third parties except:

- When required by law

- With your explicit consent

- For specific event coordination with partners

- With our data processors who are bound by data processing agreements

Website analytics are processed by Google Analytics on their servers, with access limited to aggregated insights.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

- Fulfilling the purposes outlined in this policy

- Meeting legal requirements

- Supporting our research and analysis needs

You can unsubscribe from communications or request data deletion at any time.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

1. Access your personal data

2. Correct inaccurate data

3. Request data erasure

4. Restrict processing

5. Data portability

6. Object to processing

7. Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@carboun.com.

International Transfers

As a Dutch foundation serving the MENA region, we may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

- Standard contractual clauses

- Adequacy decisions

- Appropriate security measures

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

Website Security Notice

We monitor network traffic to protect against unauthorized access attempts. Users consent to this monitoring by using our system. Evidence of potential criminal activity may be shared with law enforcement.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices evolve. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Significant changes will be communicated directly to active users.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@carboun.com

Last Updated: 1 November 2024