Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

CDSGeoToolbox collects personal information when you register on our platform, request climate and natural capital analysis services, or communicate with us. Information may include:

• Full name and contact details (email, phone)
• Organization information (name, sector, location)
• Geographic location data for project analysis
• Payment and billing information
• Technical browsing data (IP address, browser type, cookies)

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and improve our geospatial and climate analysis services
• Process climate vulnerability and carbon assessment analysis requests
• Generate personalized reports and communicate results
• Process payments and manage billing
• Send notifications about your analysis status and service updates
• Improve user experience and develop new features
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Data Protection

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access control
• Continuous security monitoring
• Regular security audits
• Staff training in data protection

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the platform (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Research partners with your explicit consent

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purposes we authorize.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform, analyze site usage, and personalize content. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, although this may affect some site functionalities.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact form or send an email to [email protected]

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Project and analysis data are retained according to your service contract terms.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that all transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and that appropriate safeguards are implemented.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, contact us: