Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and the rights you have over it.
1. Who We Are
The Commitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website. We are based in Berlin, Germany, and process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data-protection law.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the information you voluntarily provide through our contact / application form, which may include:
- Your full name;
- Your email address;
- Your profile or role (e.g. celebrity, NGO, company);
- The environmental cause you care about;
- The contents of your message.
We may also collect limited technical data automatically (such as your browser type or IP address) for security and basic analytics, where permitted.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data you provide to:
- Respond to your enquiry or application;
- Assess and curate participation in our events and partnerships;
- Communicate with you about The Commitment;
- Maintain the security and integrity of the Site.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the basis of your consent (which you give by submitting the form) and our legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and operating our initiative. You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it where necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and our email service (for example, our hosting and email provider), and only to the extent required to deliver the service. These providers are bound to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate data;
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Object to or restrict certain processing;
- Request data portability;
- Withdraw consent at any time;
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@thecommitment.earth.
8. Cookies
This Site uses only the cookies strictly necessary for it to function. We do not use advertising or non-essential tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request consent where required.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version, with its effective date, will always be available on this page.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@thecommitment.earth.