We collect various types of information to provide you with a better experience and to improve our services.

• Data provided directly: Name, email address, phone number, messages when you complete contact forms or subscribe to the newsletter.
• Data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device, access time, and pages visited through cookies and similar technologies.
• Data from third parties: Information from analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics) in an anonymized manner.

We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest and, in some cases, with your consent, for the following purposes:

• To respond to your requests and questions sent through the site.
• To send you informational communications and educational materials about environmental protection, if you have subscribed.
• To analyze site traffic and usage to improve our content and functionality.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses essential cookies for its operation and analytics cookies to understand how it is used. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared with:

• Service providers: Partners who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting provider, email service) and who are contractually obligated to protect the data.
• Competent authorities: Only when required by law or to defend our rights.

Data transfers outside the European Economic Area are made only on the basis of adequate safeguards.

In accordance with data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
• Right to rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to restriction of processing: You can request a limitation on how we use your data.
• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Right to data portability: You can receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent for direct marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the dedicated email address below. We respond within 30 days.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure.

Retention Period

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Contact data for the newsletter is retained until you unsubscribe.

For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact the Data Protection Officer:

• Organization: BearSears Coalition
• Address: Str. Albert Einstein 773
• Phone: 0704105158
• Email for privacy-related requests: privacy@bearsearscoalition.com

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) if you believe the processing violates the law.

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legislation. The current version is always available on this page.

Last update: May 15, 2024

For general questions about our environmental protection activities, you can use the main contact details:

• Email: info@bearsearscoalition.com
• Phone: 0704105158
• Address: Str. Albert Einstein 773
• Website: bearsearscoalition.com