Welcome to World Climate Forum. Protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant regulations.

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and other relevant business details.

Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us via forms, email, or other communication channels.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

Transaction Data: If you make a payment or purchase a service, we may collect payment details and billing information.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and manage our services, process transactions, and respond to inquiries.

Communication: To send service updates, newsletters, promotional content (only with your consent), and respond to support requests.

Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage, optimize our services, and enhance user experience.

Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, enforce agreements, and prevent fraudulent activities.

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors that assist in website hosting, analytics, payment processing, and communication services.

For Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose data to authorities or legal entities.

In Business Transfers: If World Climate Forum undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. While we strive to use commercially acceptable security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

If you are based in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your personal data in specific situations.

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data, including for marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance security. You can manage cookie settings in your browser or opt-out of certain tracking via our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we recommend checking it regularly for any modifications.

10. Contact UsIf you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

World Climate Forum

Germany Königsalle 2b, 40212 Email: climate@wcfo.de

Last Updated: 27.03.2025