Privacy Policy

Economics & AI for Earth ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website economicsaiforearth.org.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Complete our contact form
• Request research access or resources
• Register for events
• Apply for positions or fellowships
• Make a donation

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Organization/affiliation
• Job title
• Phone number (if provided)
• Message content
• Donation information (processed by third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of visits

We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and improve our content.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send newsletters and research updates (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Process event registrations
• Facilitate research collaborations
• Process donations
• Improve our website and content
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your information with third parties for marketing purposes
• Use your data for purposes unrelated to our mission

Newsletter and Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails about:

• Research publications and working papers
• Policy briefs and analysis
• Events and convenings
• Organizational updates

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at info@economicsaiforearth.org.

Data Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• With service providers who assist our operations (email platforms, payment processors, web hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your explicit consent

Cookies

Our website uses minimal, essential cookies for:

• Basic site functionality
• Remembering your preferences
• Anonymous analytics

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels from social media platforms.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services you requested
• Maintain our relationship with you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

Newsletter subscribers may request deletion at any time.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure data storage
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security assessments

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@economicsaiforearth.org.

California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact privacy@economicsaiforearth.org.

International Visitors

Our website is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

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