Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This website is part of the Co-ADAPT – Community-based Climate Adaptation and Biodiversity through small-scale Nature-Based Solutions project.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

2. Data Controllers

Personal data may be processed jointly by the Co-ADAPT project partners:

Independent Institute for Environmental Issues (UfU), Germany (Coordinator)
Nature Conservation Centre (DKM), Türkiye
IEC, Austria
People & Water, Slovakia

For all data-related inquiries: info@zentrumib.org

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following:

Contact information (name, email)
Messages sent via forms
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device)
Usage data (pages visited, interaction with content)

Additionally, your browser may automatically send technical information when accessing the website .

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data to:

Respond to inquiries
Share project updates and results
Improve website performance and usability
Support dissemination of project outputs

5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

Consent (newsletter, cookies)
Legitimate interest (website functionality and communication)
Legal obligations (EU project reporting)

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

Project partners
Website hosting provider (Wix)
Analytics providers (if active, e.g. Google Analytics)
EU institutions for reporting purposes

We do not sell personal data.

7. Data Retention

Contact requests: up to 12 months
Newsletter data: until withdrawal of consent
Technical data: per service provider policies

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct or delete it
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

10. External Links

We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites.

11. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically.

COOKIE POLICY

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure proper website functionality and improve user experience.

The website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as tags, scripts, and web beacons) to track usage and improve services .

2. Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website operation
Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

Help understand user behavior
Improve website performance

Functional Cookies

Store preferences (e.g. language)

3. Cookie Duration

Session cookies: deleted after closing browser
Persistent cookies: remain on device until expiration

4. Consent

When visiting the site, you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences

You can change settings anytime via the cookie banner.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as:

Wix platform services
Google Analytics (if enabled)

These providers may process data according to their own policies.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

Browser settings
Website cookie banner

Note: disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data Protection

All cookie-related data processing follows this Privacy Policy.

8. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically.