1. Introduction

We care about your privacy. This notice explains what personal data we process, why, and how you can exercise your rights.

2. Data controller

Climate Change Regional Activity Centre (CC/RAC), Istanbul. Contact: info@ccrac.org.

3. What we collect

• Contact details provided via forms (name, email, phone, organisation).
• Optional information you choose to share in messages or attachments.
• Technical data (IP, device/browser info, usage analytics) for security and performance.

4. Why we process data

• Respond to enquiries and manage correspondence.
• Send updates or newsletters when you opt in.
• Operate, secure, and improve the website (analytics, troubleshooting).

5. Legal bases

Depending on context: your consent, our legitimate interests (site security, service improvement), or legal obligations.

6. Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above or to meet legal requirements, then delete or anonymize it.

7. Sharing

We may share with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality and data protection terms. No sale of personal data.

8. International transfers

Where transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) as required by applicable law.

9. Your rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing, and withdraw consent where applicable. Contact info@ccrac.org.

10. Cookies

See our Cookie Policy for details on cookies and how to manage them.

11. Security

We apply technical and organisational measures to protect data, but no system is fully secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive data unless necessary.

12. Updates

We may update this notice; material changes will be posted on this page. Continued use signifies acceptance of changes.