Privacy Policy
Think Tank International Environment & Research Council (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or participate in our programs. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information when you:
- Register as a member
- Subscribe to our newsletters
- Make donations
- Participate in our events, programs, or surveys
- Contact us with inquiries
Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages you visit on our site
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and non-personal information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Process your membership, donations, and event registrations
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze website usage and improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering communications, provided they adhere to strict data protection standards.
- Legal Compliance: Authorities, if required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the new effective date.