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ClimaWord (« we », « our », or « us ») is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or use our website:

a) Information You Provide

  • Name and Email Address — when you contact us via forms (e.g. “Join our team” or “Submit a story”).
  • Message content — anything you write in contact or submission forms.

b) Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
  • Cookies (for site functionality and analytics)

c) Embedded or External Content

Our site may embed interactive maps, videos, or tools from:

  • Windy.com
  • OpenStreetMap
  • YouTube
  • Google Fonts or other CDNs

These services may collect anonymous technical data via cookies or embedded tracking. We do not control their privacy policies.

2. How We Use the Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages or article submissions.
  • Monitor site performance, user interest, and improve content.
  • Detect spam or abuse via tools like Akismet or form validation.
  • Ensure site security and integrity.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences (language, region).
  • Track anonymized visitor stats (via Google Analytics or Matomo).
  • Improve functionality for maps or embedded climate visualizations.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

4. Data Storage and Protection

  • Your data is stored on secure servers managed by our hosting provider (e.g. Cloudways or equivalent).
  • Contact form submissions may be emailed to our team and temporarily stored.
  • Access is limited to authorized team members.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g. UK, EU), you may:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you.
  • Request deletion or correction of your data.
  • Object to the use of your data for analytics.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. External Links

Our site may link to external sources (e.g. NASA, ECMWF, Global Forest Watch). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at climaword.com/privacy-policy.