This privacy policy sets out how GRID-Arendal uses and protects any information that you give GRID-Arendal when you use this website.
GRID-Arendal is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. GRID-Arendal may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy was last updated on 18 February 2021.
This policy applies to all GRID-Arendal websites, including, but not limited to:
- grida.no
- 100africanvoices.com
- bluecarbonportal.com
- bluecarbonportal.info
- bluecarbonportal.net
- bluecarbonportal.no
- bluecarbonportal.org
- bluehabitats.org
- bluesolutions.info
- coastalpermafrost.org
- ecotip-arctic.eu
- eo4sd-fragility.net
- gefblueforests.com
- gefblueforests.org
- gefmarineplastics.org
- globalpeatlands.org
- kaspinfo.net
- mamiwataproject.com
- mamiwataproject.org
- marinelitter.no
- marinelitterhub.com
- nomadicherders.org
- nordicbluecarbon.no
- playing4theplanet.org
- resiliensea.org
- sanitation.no
- seabee.no
unseagrass.org
worldwater.earth
- deepdive.grida.no
What information do we collect about you?
We collect information about your name and e-mail address when you register with us to receive our news stories. Name and email addresses are also collected when you request access to our maps, graphics, photos and video resources.
What we do with the information we gather?
We collect information about you, if you agree, to email you our news stories and information we think may be of interest to you. We use your information to respond to your request for information and permission to use our online resources. We may use the information to improve our products and services. We may also use the information to customise the website according to your interests. We will not share your information for marketing purposes with other organizations.
Links to Other Websites and Services
We are not responsible for the practices employed by websites or services linked to or from the Service, including the information or content contained therein. Please remember that when you use a link to go from the Service to another website, our Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. Your browsing and interaction on any third-party website or service, including those that have a link or advertisement on our website, are subject to that third party’s own rules and policies. In addition, you agree that we are not responsible and we do not control over any third-parties that you authorize to access your User Content. If you are using a third-party website or service (like Facebook, Google groups, or an IRC chatroom) and you allow such a third-party access to you User Content you do so at your own risk. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information we collect by other means (including offline) or from other sources other than through the Service. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. As there is no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file, which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.