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Privacy Policy

The IUCN SSC CEC Behavior Change Task Force (hereafter "Task Force") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our activities, websites, or communications. By engaging with the Task Force, you agree to the practices outlined below.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: 

  • Name, email address, phone number, and organisation, provided when you subscribe to updates, participate in surveys, join events, or contact us.

  • Additional details shared voluntarily through registration forms or correspondence

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Technical Information:

Data automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.
 

How We Use Your Information

The Task Force uses your information to:

  • Facilitate communication and collaboration within our network.

  • Provide updates on our initiatives, activities, and relevant conservation news.

  • Analyse and improve our content and digital services.

  • Respond to inquiries or requests.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (which you may withdraw at any time)

  • Legitimate interests in advancing conservation goals

  • Contractual necessity when you participate in our programmes

  • Legal obligations where applicable

Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and will never sell your personal data to any parties under any circumstances. We may share your data with third parties only when necessary to:

  • Collaborate with trusted partners in alignment with our conservation goals.

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

  • Any data shared will be anonymised whenever possible and used solely for the purposes described above.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to secure your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

International Data Transfers

As an international organisation, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to inaccuracies in your data.

  • Withdraw your consent for specific uses of your data.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to applicable laws and operational requirements.

  • Request the portability of your data.

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, please use the contact form

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You may opt to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may limit functionality.

Communication Preferences

You can update your communication preferences or opt out of our communications at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails

Contacting us, please use the contact form.

Third-Party Links

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. The Task Force is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please use the contact form.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Last updated: 31/03/2025

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