Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, use, protect, and when necessary, share your information when you use our website focused on sustainability, technology, and innovation.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact information (name and email address) when subscribing to newsletters
  • Comments and feedback posted on the website
  • Profile information if you create an account
  • Communications with us

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Website analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the website
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website usage
  • Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

Advertising and Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting: “How Google uses data when you use our partners‘ sites or apps.”

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enable certain website functions
  • Provide personalized advertising

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Security monitoring
  • Secure data storage systems

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Union Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision-making
  • Right to withdraw consent

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected].

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

In the preceding 12 months:

  • We have not sold any personal information
  • We have disclosed personal information for business purposes as described in this policy

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected].

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new updated date.

Specific Information for Website Categories

Given our focus on AI & Digital Sustainability, Green Building & Construction, Renewable Energy & Clean Tech, and Sustainable Business & Innovation, we may collect additional information related to:

  • Preferences about sustainability topics
  • Usage data related to green technology articles
  • Feedback on sustainable innovations

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests

California Privacy Notice (CCPA)

For California residents, we provide additional details about:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of personal information
  • Purpose of collection
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share personal information

To request access to or deletion of your personal information, or to exercise any other data rights under California law, please contact us at [email protected].