1. Introduction and Controller Information
Website: earthclimate.eu
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services.
Address: Imprint
Email: web AT earthclimate.eu
Website: earthclimate.eu
2. Legal Basis and Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws. This privacy policy describes your rights and our obligations under these regulations.
3. Data We Collect and How We Use It
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email address, name | User account creation, newsletter via Jetpack | Consent / Contract |
| Email address | Newsletter communications | Consent |
| Location data | Analytics and service improvement | Consent |
| IP address | Analytics, security, service improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Cookies and tracking data | Analytics, user experience enhancement | Consent |
| User account information | Account management, personalization, comments | Contract |
| Comment data | Publishing and moderating user comments | Legitimate interest |
Legitimate interest
- Consent: For newsletters, analytics, cookies, and location tracking
- Contract: For user account creation and management
- Legitimate Interest: For IP address collection (security and analytics)
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We share personal data with the following processors to deliver our services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetpack | Newsletter management | Email address, name | jetpack.com/privacy |
| Jetpack Stats | Website analytics | IP address, cookies, location data | jetpack.com/support/jetpack-stats/ |
| PayPal | Payment processing | Payment and contact information | paypal.com/privacy |
| Patreon | Supporter platform | Account information, email | patreon.com/privacy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Payment and contact information | stripe.com/privacy |
These processors are contractually bound to handle your data only as we instruct and maintain appropriate security measures. We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Enhance your user experience
Deliver newsletter and analytics features
Cookie Types:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Track usage patterns (with your consent)
- Third-party cookies: From Jetpack, Google Analytics, and payment providers
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| User account data | For the duration of your account; deleted upon account deletion request |
| Email/newsletter data | Until you unsubscribe |
| Analytics data | typically 14-26 months |
| Payment data | typically 6-10 years for accounting/tax purposes |
| Comment data | Until deleted by you or us; or indefinitely if part of published content |
| Server logs (IP addresses) | Typically 30-90 days |
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten) — except where we have legal obligations to retain it
- Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for newsletters, analytics, or cookies anytime
- Data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Oppose processing for legitimate interest reasons
To exercise these rights, contact us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:
Berlin: Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Germany (Federal): Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit