Privacy Statement

At IIED-Europe, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website. If you have any questions about how we use your personal information or comply with data protection legislation, please contact us at info@iied-europe.org.

 

Principles regarding user privacy and data protection

  • We believe privacy and data protection are basic human rights.  
  • We are committed to protecting your personal information and take this responsibility seriously.  
  • We only collect and use data when it is truly necessary, and we will always explain why we need it and how it will be used.  
  • We will never send you newsletters or updates unless you have chosen to receive them, and you can unsubscribe at any time.  
  • We will not share your personal information with anyone else without your permission.
  • Any reference to an identifiable individual in our content has been obtained via their consent and all our research data is strictly collected in this way.

 

Information We Collect 
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations. We may also collect non-identifiable information automatically through cookies and analytics tools to improve your experience on our site.  

How We Use Your Information 
Your personal information will be used only for the purposes for which it was provided, including: 

  • Responding to inquiries or requests 
  • Sending newsletters or event updates if you have opted in 
  • Improving our website and services 

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. 

Data Security 
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 

Your Rights 
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw consent for processing at any time by contacting us at info@iied-europe.org. 

Cookies 
Like most websites, we use cookies – small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) – to improve your experience while using our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

We use this data to understand how many people visit our site and how they use it, so we can keep improving the experience we offer. While Google Analytics collects information such as your general location, device type, browser and operating system, none of this data can be used to personally identify you.

On your first visit, you’ll be asked whether you want to accept cookies. You can decline, and if you do, we will not track your activity in any way.

You can also disable cookies directly in your browser settings, which will prevent any tracking on this site. Guidance on managing cookies is available at www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to This Privacy Statement 
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. 

About This Website’s Server

This website is hosted by Bravebird Ventures B.V. (trading as Websitebezorgd), within a data centre located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Relevant Legislation

This website, together with IIED Europe’s internal systems and processes, is designed to comply with applicable EU and Dutch data protection and privacy legislation, including:

By complying with these stringent standards, this site is also likely to meet the data protection and privacy requirements of many other countries and regions. If you are unsure whether our practices align with the legislation in your country of residence, you are welcome to contact us for clarification.

Other Websites

Our website includes links to other websites. If you choose to follow any of these links, please be aware that those sites have their own privacy policies. We cannot accept responsibility or liability for how they handle your data, so we encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Community and social networks

IIED Europe participates in several third-party community and social networks and maintains a presence on their platforms. Our website includes links to these services. These companies also process personal data, so please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

Website Data Breaches

In the event of an unlawful data breach of this website’s database or the database(s) of any of our third-party data processors, it will be assessed and if appropriate reported to any and all affected persons and relevant authorities without undue delay, and if feasible, within 72 hours of the discovery of the breach.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or industry standards. Any updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be noted in the change log below.

Data controller

The data controller of this website is: Stichting International Institute for Environment and Development Europe (IIED Europe): a foundation registered in The Netherlands (KVK number: 81230710). Our Registered office is Plantage Middenlaan 2G 1018DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Contact 

For questions or concerns about your data or this privacy statement, please contact us at info@iied-europe.org.