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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.06.2025.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Rights of Mediterranean (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website: rightsofmediterranean.net. Our mission is to protect and preserve nature in the Mediterranean region, and we fully comply with data protection laws like GDPR.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following data when you use our website or interact with us:

  • Contact Forms (e.g., contact page): name, email address, message content

  • Declaration Signatures:

    • Individuals: full name, country, email address (optional), and other voluntary comments

    • Organizations: organization name, contact person’s name and role, email, website (optional), and message

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info (via cookies or analytics tools)

We only collect the minimum data required to fulfill each purpose.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you submit any form or sign a declaration
  • Legitimate Interest – to ensure the proper functioning and security of the site
  • Legal Obligation – where required by law or regulations

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Publish public endorsements of the declaration (with consent)
  • Maintain a list of supporters (individuals and organizations)
  • Improve website experience and monitor security
  • Communicate updates related to the initiative (only if you opt in)

5. Declaration Support Data

By signing the declaration as an individual or organization, you consent to the use of your submitted information (e.g., name, organization name, country) for public display on the website, unless you request otherwise.

  • Email addresses are never published publicly.
  • You may request to be removed from the public list at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Data may be shared with:

  • Service providers for website hosting and analytics
  • Platforms used for email communications (only if you subscribe)

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside of the EU/EEA depending on our hosting provider or tools used (e.g., cloud services). In such cases, we ensure adequate protection via Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal safeguards.

8. Data Retention

Contact form entries: up to 3 years

  • Signatures (individuals/organizations): until the initiative concludes or upon your request
  • Technical/analytics data: up to 12 months

You can request deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access – request a copy of your data
  • Rectify – correct inaccurate or outdated data
  • Erase – request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict processing – limit how we use your data
  • Object – to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent – at any time
  • Data portability – receive your data in a structured format
  • Lodge a complaint – with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: info@rightsofmediterranean.net

10. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

  • Analyze how the website is used
  • Improve content and performance

When required, we ask for consent before setting cookies. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. When we do, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your data or this policy, please contact us at:

Rights of Mediterranean
Email: info@rightsofmediterranean.net
Website: https://rightsofmediterranean.net

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