Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Sea Change Project (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a non-profit organisation working to protect and restore ocean ecosystems through storytelling, research, and collaboration.
We are responsible for how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with our website.
Contact:
For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at:
[email protected]
2. What information we collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Information you provide directly
This includes:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Contact details
- Any information you submit via forms, subscriptions, or correspondence
We only collect what is necessary for the purpose you are engaging with us.
b) Information collected automatically
When you use our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website or search terms
This helps us understand how our website is used and improve its performance.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries or requests
- Share updates, stories, or communications you have opted into
- Improve our website and user experience
- Understand engagement with our work
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for updates)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and communications)
- Legal obligations (where required by law)
5. Sharing your information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website and communications, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email and communications platforms
These providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
6. International data transfers
As a global organisation, some of the service providers we use may be based outside of South Africa.
Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected in line with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how the site is used.
Cookies may:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Help us analyse site usage
Support improvements to content and navigation
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or updates
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email above.
10. Protection of your information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
While we take care to safeguard your information, no system can be completely secure.
If a data breach occurs that affects your personal information, we will notify you where required by law.
11. Children’s information
Our website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on our website.