Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 2025

Climestart (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Data You Provide to Us For the Waitlist: Name, email address, and optional additional information. For Consultancy Services: Name, company name, contact details, and information relevant to your inquiry or project.

b) Automatically Collected Data IP address, device type, browser information, and website usage data (via cookies or similar technologies).

c) Special Categories of Data We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, political opinions).

2. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases under GDPR: Consent: When you sign up for the waitlist or subscribe to newsletters. Contractual Necessity: To provide consultancy services. Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements (e.g., tax records). Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, maintain website security, and communicate relevant updates.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to: Manage waitlist registrations and provide updates about the online academy. Respond to consultancy inquiries and provide requested services. Improve the functionality and security of our website. Send promotional content, which you can opt out of at any time.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Waitlist data: Retained until the platform is launched or you opt out. Consultancy data: Retained for the duration of the project and for legal record-keeping.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights: Access: Request access to your personal data. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data. Restriction: Request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances. Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We only share your data: With Service Providers: To operate our website and provide services (e.g., email delivery platforms). As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you.