1. Introduction
ClimateObservatory.org (“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. The site is operated as a public information project about climate data (temperature stations, CO₂ context, related visuals).
2. Data we collect
We may process:
- Technical data from your browser and device (e.g. user agent, approximate location from IP when processed by third-party services).
- Usage data such as pages viewed, via first-party cookies used by our lightweight visit helper and, where applicable, analytics or advertising partners.
- Data you send us voluntarily (e.g. email if you contact us).
3. Cookies and local storage
We use cookies or similar storage for basic site functions and, where enabled, measurement and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect how some features work (for example personalized ads or frequency capping).
4. Google AdSense
This site may use Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google may use advertising identifiers as described in its policies.
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can manage ad personalization via Google Ads Settings.
5. How we use data
- To operate and secure the website.
- To understand aggregate usage and improve content.
- To display advertising where implemented, to help fund hosting and maintenance.
6. Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with service providers (e.g. hosting, Google for AdSense) strictly as needed to run the site, subject to their terms and applicable law.
7. Retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. Server and partner logs may have their own retention periods.
8. Your rights (EEA / UK / similar)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
9. Children
The site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. The “last updated” date at the top will change when we do.
11. Contact
Questions about privacy: contact@climateobservatory.org