The Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (“IEECP”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and use the AUDIT2MEASURE Knowledge Exchange Space (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you visit our Website, subscribe to a newsletter, or interact with us in any other way. The types of information we may collect include:
a. Personal Information
This includes any information that can identify you as an individual, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Organisation
- Country
b. Non-Personal Information
This includes data that cannot directly identify you, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on the Website
- Time spent on pages
- Referring/exit pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve the content and functionality of our Website
- To send you promotional information, newsletters, or updates (you can opt out at any time)
- To respond to your inquiries
- To protect the security and integrity of our Website
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal information. The legal bases on which we rely include:
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your personal data.
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as fulfilling an order.
Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your information by law.
Legitimate Interests: Where the processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Website and services, provided these do not override your rights.
4. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain cases.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party companies or individuals who assist us in operating our Website.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or in response to legal requests such as subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
6. International Data Transfers
As part of our operations, your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). These countries may not have the same data protection laws as the EEA. In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected by making such transfers subject to legally approved safeguards, such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or binding corporate rules.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal data is no longer necessary for these purposes, we will securely delete it.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a web server. We use them to:
- Understand and save your preferences for future visits
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions
- Help improve our Website functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our Website.
9. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed as 100% secure. You use our Website and provide us with information at your own risk.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any information.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the features of our Website. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:
Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy
Email: info@ieecp.org
