Effective Date: 01/09/2025
Last Updated: 01/11/2025
Welcome to whalehumpback.com, a digital platform dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and sharing reliable information about humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal and non-personal data when you use our website, such as:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in surveys, you may provide your name, email address, or other contact details.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect anonymized data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited for analytical purposes.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site may use cookies or similar tools to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and improve website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide access to our scientific content, educational resources, and updates.
- Improve our website, layout, and user experience.
- Communicate with users about new publications, research summaries, or conservation projects.
- Analyze trends in order to better understand our audience and their interests.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect against misuse or unauthorized access.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade user data. However, we may share limited information with:
- Trusted Service Providers who help maintain our website, newsletters, or analytics.
- Academic and Research Partners when collaborating on public scientific awareness projects (only aggregated and non-identifiable data).
- Legal Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above or to comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion or correction of your data at any time by contacting us at contact@whalehumpback.com.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal data.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- Request deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
6. Data Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect user data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of online data transmission is completely secure, and users should exercise caution when sharing information online.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external research institutions, conservation organizations, or other educational resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and educational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate removal.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new laws, technologies, or site developments. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@whalehumpback.com
Website: https://whalehumpback.com