privacy policy

Welcome to ThinkTankClimate, where we run three citizen-science projects: “4 Topics,” “4 Questions,” and “Climate Map.” These projects will begin as soon as we secure the necessary funding and are expected to last approximately three years. These initiatives are coordinated by Stephanie Proost, a resident of Ghent, Belgium.

We take your privacy seriously at ThinkTankClimate and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy statement is designed to provide you with clear and transparent insights into how we handle your personal data. We have implemented measures to ensure that your privacy is secure, and we comply with relevant laws and regulations, including the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This privacy statement was last reviewed on 11/09/2023

Data Processing:

Without Registration:

  1. IP Address: We collect your IP address for anonymous statistical purposes to optimize thinktankclimate.com. (e.g., for analytics and website optimization)
  2. Comments: Anonymous comments help us improve the website and achieve Think Tank Climate’s goals. Valuable comments may be mentioned anonymously as testimonials.
  3. Participation in Think Tanks: Your participation on educational pages is treated as anonymous comments to improve think tanks.
  4. Cookies: We use analytical and functional cookies. Details about cookies are explained later in this statement.

Comment Moderation and Guidelines:

We appreciate your comments on ThinkTankClimate to foster meaningful discussions. To maintain a respectful and constructive environment, we follow these guidelines:

  1. Respectful Tone: Keep your comments respectful and avoid offensive language or personal attacks.
  2. Relevance: Stay on-topic regarding our citizen-science projects.
  3. Constructive Feedback: Share insightful contributions to enhance discussions.
  4. No Spam or Self-Promotion: Avoid spam and self-promotion in comments.

Our moderation team reviews and approves comments that adhere to these guidelines. Valuable comments may be featured anonymously as testimonials. We reserve the right to edit or remove comments that violate these rules. For any questions or concerns about our guidelines or moderation, contact us at moc.e1732184217tamil1732184217cknat1732184217kniht1732184217@ofni1732184217">moc.e1732184217tamil1732184217cknat1732184217kniht1732184217@ofni1732184217.

With Registration:

  1. Name and Email Address: When you register for Think Tank Climate citizen-science projects or updates, your information is stored in a separate email account. We process your data to provide the requested service.

Contributions and Rights:

  • When you register, you have rights related to your contributions, such as credits, copyright, or licensing.
  • We’ll contact you if your contributions potentially meet these conditions, and we’ll work together to define your rights in compliance with international laws.

Credits and Licenses:

  • We follow APA style for credits, but you can choose your preferences.
  • For licenses, we use Creative Commons, with guidance provided.

Copyright:

  • Think Tank Climate operates under European copyright law, protecting works created by Think Tank Climate.
  • This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This means you can copy or link without permission. For more details, see the Creative Commons License.

Valuable Contributions:

  • We consider contributions valuable if they are relevant, high-quality, and original.
  • We only use collected data for the intended purposes. Refusing data processing may limit our services.

We value your privacy and contributions, and we aim to make recognition and rights simple and fair. For more information on specific topics, refer to the provided links.

Thank you for being part of ThinkTankClimate’s mission.

Data Storage within the European Union:

Your data is stored on a server located within the European Union, complying with European legislation. However, we utilize Google Analytics, collecting functional and analytical cookies. In this case, we take all necessary measures to protect your data in accordance with European, federal, and Flemish legislation.

Retention Period:

Think Tank Climate is estimated to last five years, including two years for preparation and growth and three years for project execution. We do not retain personal data longer than necessary, and it will only be used during the research (until September 2028), after which all personal data will be anonymized.

Data Security:

We’ve implemented technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized processing. We continually enhance security measures along with Think Tank Climate’s progress or funding.

  • We have a username and password policy for all our systems.
  • We create backups of personal data for recovery purposes (using ProtonMail, Sweden).
  • Regular testing and evaluation of our security measures take place.
  • Access to your personal data is restricted to Think Tank Climate team members who are informed about data protection.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data:

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also object to or file a complaint about data processing. Identity verification may be required for these requests. Contact us at moc.e1732184217tamil1732184217cknat1732184217kniht1732184217@ofni1732184217 for data-related requests.

Complaints:

For complaints about data processing, please contact us at moc.e1732184217tamil1732184217cknat1732184217kniht1732184217@ofni1732184217. You can also file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority, which is the privacy protection supervisory authority. Find the contact information for your country on the European Data Protection Board’s website.

Changes to the Privacy Statement:

We may update our privacy statement, with changes announced on our website. Older versions will be archived, and you can request access to them via email.

Cookies:

Cookies are small files sent by our server and placed on your computer’s hard drive, read only during your visit to thinktankclimate.com. We use cookies to enhance user experiences and optimize our website.

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for technical functioning.
  • Functional Cookies: Provide website functionality.
  • Analytical Cookies: Used for privacy-friendly Google Analytics analysis.

We have buttons linking to our Facebook and Twitter pages but do not use tracking through a pixel.

Third-party cookies: (including Google Analytics), refer to their respective statements on their websites.

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